APC Actassi - 1U power distribution rail - 7 sockets 19P UK

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For £64 ex-VAT, this APC 1U power distribution rail with 7 UK sockets is the kind of “tidy up the wiring” purchase that actually pays for itself in a busy rack. It’s a decent, sensible option if you’ve only got a handful of devices to feed (switches, small NAS/servers, patching gear) and you want a clean, consistent way to plug them in without relying on a messy cluster of wall-brick adapters. APC is usually reliable for this sort of rack accessory, and buying it from a UK reseller is generally less hassle than sourcing oddball alternatives.

That said, it’s not what I’d buy if you’re trying to “solve” power for anything heavy-duty or growth-heavy. It’s a basic distribution rail—so if you need managed outlets, monitoring, or surge protection you can’t just assume it’ll cover you. Also, 1U overhead is real: make sure the cable routing and socket spacing match your equipment (UK plugs and thicker power bricks can be a squeeze). If your rack is light-to-medium load and you value clean cabling over fancy features, it’s good value; if you need power resilience or oversight, look up the APC units that add protection/monitoring rather than this budget rail.