Is it okay to bundle a lot of these leads together in a rack?

Yes, with sensible cable management.

Keep the bundle loose enough that the cords are not crushed or dragged sideways at the plugs.

If a dense bundle is carrying high-power PoE, heat becomes another design consideration; a beautiful thicket is still a thicket if no air can get through it.

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