Abstract: A cable management system. The system has the following: (a) a computer or network device having a plurality of first communication connectors, (b) one or more adapters having a plurality of second communication connectors and a plurality of third communication connectors, and (c) a plurality of patch cables. Each of the plurality of first connectors has an assigned corresponding connector among the plurality of second connectors. Each of the plurality of second connectors has an assigned corresponding connector among the plurality of third connectors. Each of the plurality of third connectors has an assigned corresponding connector among the plurality of patch cables. The one or more adapters is adapted to being connected to or being removed from the device. The first connectors are adapted to being connected to and in electrical connection with the plurality of second connectors or being disconnected therefrom.