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19 Mar, 2026





£212.98 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
For £176.66 ex-VAT, this APC rack PDU is a pretty straightforward “give me more outlets in the rack” solution, and APC’s usually reliable enough that you’re not constantly fiddling with it. It’s a sensible buy if you’ve got a small footprint setup (think 1U/0U space constraints or a couple of devices that need clean distribution) and you just want dependable power reach without getting fancy. In day-to-day terms, it tends to be the kind of PDU you stop thinking about once it’s mounted—no drama, no surprises.
That said, I’d be cautious if you’re expecting anything beyond basic distribution. If you need per-outlet control, monitoring, or more granular power management (common in larger server/VDI deployments), this won’t scratch that itch, and you’ll likely end up paying again later. Also, check that the rack space and outlet count match your real device plan—because “close enough” usually turns into awkward cable management and running out of outlets right when you’re least prepared.
**Who should buy:** small-to-mid rack installs where reliability and simple distribution matter more than advanced features. **Who shouldn’t:** teams needing remote control/telemetry, scaling beyond a handful of powered devices, or anyone who wants more future-proof power management.

STARTECH
StarTech.com 2U Vented Server Rack Shelf, Center Mount 14in Deep Fixed Cantilever Tray, Rackmount Shelf for 19" AV/Data/Network Equipment w/ Cage Nuts & Screws, 200lbs Weight Capacity - 2U Network Rack Shelf - Rack shelf - black - 2U - 19"

APC
APC Basic Rack PDU AP6009A - Power distribution unit (rack-mountable) - AC 220-240 V - 7700 VA - input: IEC 60309 32A - output connectors: 26 (power IEC 60320 C13, IEC 60320 C19) - 3 m cord - for P/N: SMX1500RM2UCNC, SMX2KR2UX145, SMX3KR2UNCX145, SMX750C, SMX750CNC, SMX750CUS

APC
Cable Trough, Open Bottom, 600mm

APC
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