The present disclosure is related to an apparatus and method that enables
fiber optic network installers to mount fiber optic connections in raised
floor locations that would otherwise be unsuited to the task. The method
and apparatus permit using a de facto standard raised floor enclosures to
accommodate fiber optic connections while maintaining bend radius
considerations. In an exemplary embodiment, a patch panel includes a
panel face defined by a bottom edge, a top edge and opposing side edges
each joined to the bottom and top edges; a cable management bar operably
coupled to the panel face, spaced apart from at least one surface side
defining the panel face and extending a substantial length defining a
length of the panel face; and a pair of mounting brackets extending from
the opposing side edges. Each mounting bracket includes a mounting plane
aligned with a plane of a corresponding angled mounted rail for mounting
thereto such that the panel face is perpendicular to a bottom wall
defining the enclosure in which it is mounted.