Abstract: A cable management system for electronic patchboard and routing systems. Cables are fabricated in a uniform length with appropriate termination Functional sets of cables are bundled and enclosed in a distinctly identifiable bundling material. Bundles are wrapped around a reel which has features for removable attachment to a cabinet. Reels are removably mounted to the cabinet at locations chosen to facilitate neat cable dressing. Appropriate lengths of cable are unwound from the reel. Cables are connected to associated connection points while leaving excess cable lengths wrapped around the reel.