- Virtual CIO
How to Choose Between Building and Buying Software
18 Jul, 2025
£86.76 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
For a 30 cm Cisco Meraki power lead, £71.98 ex-VAT is priced like an “avoid-the-drama” accessory rather than a budget cable. If you’re just swapping a cable, moving a device into a slightly different rack position, or you’ve lost the original lead, it’s hard to argue against it: you get the right fit, the right length, and you don’t waste time hunting around for something that might be “close enough” until it isn’t. In a UK business setting, that time cost and hassle often outweigh the premium.
That said, I wouldn’t buy this unless you truly need this exact Meraki cable. If you’re building a new install and you have any flexibility, you’ll often be better off budgeting for the correct cabling plan up front or using proper internal spares where allowed—because at this price point, it’s not something you’d want as a “just in case” general-purpose stock item. Bottom line: buy it if you’re maintaining/repairing a specific Meraki setup and need the correct cable quickly; think twice if you’re shopping for cost-effective replacements.

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