APC NetShelter AV, Server Rack Enclosure, 42U, 10-32 Threaded Rails, Black, 1991H x 600W x 825D mm

Product Overview

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The APC NetShelter AV is one of those “buy once, cry once” server cabinet enclosures that tends to make sense when you care more about fit-and-finish and day-to-day practicality than squeezing out the cheapest price. For a 42U, 600mm wide rack at ~£2,050 ex-VAT, you’re paying for a sturdier, better built frame and the AV/IT-friendly approach APC takes to airflow and cable management. If you’re setting up client-facing kit rooms, comms cupboards that get serviced regularly, or anything with a mix of servers plus AV/edge gear, it’s the kind of cabinet that will feel less fiddly over time—doors, mounting points, and rack usability are generally where these APCs earn their keep.

Who should buy it: a UK business with real rack deployments (multiple installs over time, not a one-off), and especially teams who will actually maintain the gear—IT managers, MSPs, or anyone doing regular patching and upgrades. Who should *not*: if you’re only stuffing a few servers in a basic cupboard and you don’t need the extra rigidity or management features, the cost can be hard to justify versus simpler, cheaper cabinets. Also, double-check the rest of your environment before you commit—make sure 600mm depth/space works for your power/cooling plans and that you’re not forced into awkward cabling or airflow compromises.