APC Easy Rack, 42U, Black, With Roof, Castors, Feet, 4 Brackets, and Bottom, No Side Panels, 1991H x 600W x 1200D mm

Product Overview

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If you’re after a straightforward, practical 42U floor-standing rack for a comms room or server cupboard, the APC Easy Rack is a sensible pick. The big win is it’s “buildable and usable” out of the box: roof on it keeps dust and cable gunk from becoming a hobby, and castors make it easier to manoeuvre during installation or future rearrangements (very common in offices and small datacentres). The lack of side panels isn’t a deal-breaker for many B2B setups either—if you’re running patching, monitoring, or just keeping airflow reasonable—though it does mean less physical security and a bit less clean, finished look if people can see into the rack.

Why you might **avoid** it: if you need a more locked-down, tidy cabinet feel (e.g., public-facing areas, shared corridors, or you want to reduce access/curiosity), missing side panels will push you toward a true enclosed cabinet-style option or add-ons. Also, £1,228 ex-VAT is only “good value” if you’re already committed to this kind of open-frame workflow; if you’re expecting it to behave like an enclosed rack for thermals and security, you’ll end up spending more time and money than planned. Overall: buy it if you want flexible, service-friendly rack space for standard IT gear and you can live with open sides. Don’t buy it if security/finished enclosure is a priority.