How to create access gap in end cupboard for cables?

[StumpedCanary]

Just had a lovely kitchen fitted in my apartment and want to put computer harddrive in end unit under breakfast bar.
Have had sockets put in on wall inside unit but am still not sure how to create access for the cables. As the granite work top has not yet been fitted I have some time to play with.
What suggestions does anyone have?
As far as I can think I have two options, have a small semi oval cut in both top of cabinet (back bar against wall) and then same in granite (but this would allow dust down more) or have simular cut in side outer wall of cabinet and the decorative end piece (which will have a sofa by it, so gap wont be seen).
Is this easy to do and what would be best? Advice really appreciated! (Will get a professional in to do the job if possible).

 

[xerxes]

You could make a simple hole in the side panel with a hole saw (drill from both sides to avoid breakout). If you want to, you could line the edge of the hole with edge banding to match the finish of the outside of the panel. I've done this on one occasion, to provide access to a stop cock, and it seemed to work well.

A more obvious way to do it, though, is so install a cable access tidy such as the ones shown on this page. While they're intended for horizontal panels, I see no reason not to use one in a vertical surface. You could search for a product that gives you exactly what you need.

I'd avoid making a hole in the granite worktop because it's expensive to do that and you might regret it later. Remember that computer technology changes very quickly and you might need to rearrange your equipment and cables before too long.

 

[Symptoms]

Stumped - don't cut the granite, xerxes is correct ... this type of tech setup is likely to be transient, the granite isn't and you don't want a redundant hole in it.

Chase the data cables in, and up, the wall (in a conduit maybe) and terminate above the w/top via a data outlet plate. These plates are available in bog standard white, stainless steel, brass, also lots of colours.

 

[StumpedCanary]

Many thanks guys, you've set my mind at rest - the side surface gets it. Agree about the granite worktop, will get someone (probably the electrician when he comes to finish the lights to the cabinets) to drill a biggish hole in lower third from floor of cabinet and feed cables through one of those tidy thingies - with any luck, wont be able to see them for the sofa I intend going there...Cheers!