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£130.18 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
This is one of those “small” rack accessories that quietly makes day-to-day work easier. APC’s NetShelter cable management parts tend to fit properly, look neat in a UK rack, and—more importantly—reduce the ongoing mess of chasing cables, tangles, and bad airflow. If you’re dealing with patching changes, adding devices, or trying to keep a server room looking professional, £108 ex-VAT for a properly made partition/cable management component is pretty reasonable. It’s the kind of purchase you won’t brag about, but you’ll definitely thank yourself for later when you’re troubleshooting.
That said, I wouldn’t buy it just because it’s APC. If your rack layout is already tidy, you don’t expect to expand much, or you’re not committed to maintaining cable discipline, the value drops. Also double-check compatibility with your exact rack model and how you intend to route your leads—some teams assume “rack accessory” means universal fit, and it rarely does in practice. This is best for IT teams, MSPs, and resellers who manage multiple installs and want consistent, maintainable cable routing rather than one-off “good enough” wiring.

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