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The APC M6 Hardware Kit at £54.66 ex‑VAT is one of those “small spend, big headache avoided” purchases. If you’re fitting out a rack properly, having the right M6 fasteners and matching hardware makes installation smoother and reduces the risk of bodged mounts that loosen over time. In real day‑to‑day work, it’s especially handy when you’re reusing racks, replacing missing components, or supporting multiple sites where the parts never seem to come out the same way twice.
That said, it’s not a kit I’d buy for every job by default. If you’re installing from new and you already have a complete hardware bag from the rack/cabinet package, you may not need this. Also worth checking: make sure your rack accessories and rails actually call for M6—if your system uses a different thread size or you’ve got mixed generations of APC equipment, you can end up paying for hardware you don’t use.
**Who should buy:** IT/reseller teams, installers, and facilities folks who regularly maintain or expand APC racks and want a reliable spare kit on hand. **Who shouldn’t:** one-off installers with fully complete new hardware and no likelihood of missing/mismatched parts.

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APC NetShelter SX Gen 2 - Rack cabinet - 1991H x 800W x 1200D mm, with sides - floor-standing - white - 42U - 19" - for P/N: SMT1000RM1U, SMT750RM1U, SRTL10KRM4UT, SRTL5KRM2UI-HW, SRTL5KRM2UT-HW, SRTL8KRM4UT

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APC NetShelter SV Perforated Split Rear Doors - Rack door - rear - black - 42U - for P/N: NBPD0160A, NBWL0355A, SMX2KR2UX145, SMX3KR2UNCX145, SRT1000RMXLI, SRT1000RMXLI-NC

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Mounting Brackets - Ceiling Panel Rail (Cooling / Racks)

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APC - Rack cable management kit - black - for P/N: NBWL0355A, SMX2000LVNCUS, SMX2KR2UX145, SMX3000HV-BR, SMX3000LV2U-BR, SMX3KR2UNCX145