APC Easy Rack, 42U, Black, With Roof, Castors, Feet, 4 Brackets, and Bottom, No Side Panels, 1991H x 800W x 1200D mm

Product Overview

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If you’re after a straightforward, solid 42U frame for a comms/IT room, this APC Easy Rack looks like a sensible buy—especially at £1,553 ex-VAT for a 42U with roof, castors, and the basic bracket set. The “no side panels” point is important: you’re not getting a fully enclosed, finished cabinet, so it’s great for spines/patching where you don’t need extra physical security or controlled airflow in the strict sense. Also, castors are a real help for staging and re-locating a rack once you’ve got cabling half done, but don’t ignore the common real-world annoyance: once you’ve rolled it into place, you need to make sure it’s properly levelled and stable so doors, if added later, don’t cause alignment issues.

Who should buy: small to mid-size IT teams, MSPs, or installers setting up lab/small server rooms that want APC reliability without paying for a fully “locked-down” enclosure. Who should think twice: anyone expecting a tidy, security-forward cabinet experience or careful airflow containment—this is more like an open rack solution, so you may end up spending more time (and money) on side/airflow management, cable management accessories, and any door/panel add-ons. If you already know you’ll be building the enclosure and airflow around it, it’s good value; if you want plug-and-play cabinet vibes, this one will feel a bit bare.