APC NetShelter Aisle Containment, Straight Connector, Set of 8, Black

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For £35.75 ex-VAT, this kind of APC NetShelter aisle containment straight connector is a very “get-it-done” purchase: it’s there to make the system line up cleanly so you can extend or complete containment runs without bodging it with generic fittings. If you’re already building out NetShelter in a UK data room and you care about a tidy, consistent airflow/containment setup (and not everyone does), the value is that it saves time and avoids compatibility headaches.

That said, I wouldn’t buy these on spec. If your rack/containment layout doesn’t require straight-to-straight connections, or you’re early in a project where your aisle routing might change, you’ll end up with small, easy-to-misplace parts that don’t do much on their own. Also, at this price point, it’s worth checking you’re not duplicating connectors you could source as part of a fuller kit—otherwise you’ll be chasing “just one more” part as your installation evolves. Bottom line: buy if you’re actively completing/expanding an APC aisle containment run; don’t buy if your design is still fluid or you’re trying to build something custom.