A multimedia patching box including a generally rectangular housing. The
housing includes a first wall positioned opposite from a second wall. The
housing also includes opposing third and fourth walls that extend between
the first and second walls. A panel is mounted adjacent the front of the
housing. The panel is mounted to pivot about a pivot axis between an open
position and a closed position. The pivot axis is located adjacent to the
third wall of the housing and extends generally along the third wall of
the housing. A plurality of multimedia connectors are mounted on the
panel. The housing defines at least one cable access opening defined
through at least one of the first and second walls at a location adjacent
the third wall. A cable management structure is connected to the back
side of the panel. The cable management structure defines a cable guiding
channel that extends generally along the pivot axis of the panel and
generally aligns with the at least one cable access opening.