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5 Mar, 2026

£334.66 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
For £277.61 ex‑VAT, this isn’t the kind of “grab-and-go” power cable you buy because it’s convenient — it’s the kind you buy because you’re building a proper rack power run and need something specific and modular. APC’s modular ecosystem tends to be reliable in the places that matter (tight server environments, cable management, repeatable setup), and a 4.8m length is usually right for getting from a PDU to the furthest units in a typical cabinet row without ugly routing. If you’re an IT reseller or integrator standardising builds across client sites, the value is consistency: fewer “works on my bench” power hiccups and less time troubleshooting non-standard cabling.
That said, I’d be cautious if you’re just trying to solve a one-off distance issue. At this price, you’ll want to confirm compatibility with your exact APC modular PDU/PDUs and that the connector/interface is what your rack setup expects — otherwise you’re paying premium money for something you can’t reuse. Also consider whether a simpler, more generic power cable would meet the same requirement for your hardware; if not, fine. But if you *do* need this exact APC modular approach, it’s a sensible buy for rack builders who care about clean installation and dependable power delivery.

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