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APC NetShelter SX, Server Rack Enclosure, Gen 2, 48U, 2258H x 750W x 1070D mm, without Sides, Black

APC NetShelter SX, Server Rack Enclosure, Gen 2, 48U, 2258H x 750W x 1070D mm, without Sides, Black

£1802.80

£2163.36 inc. VAT

Out of Stock(0)MPN: AR3157B2X609
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Key Features

APC NetShelter SX Gen 2
Rack cabinet
2258H x 750W x 1070D mm, without sides
black
48U
19"
TAA Compliant

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

If you’re after a sensible, “just works” 48U rack from a name the trades actually trust, the APC NetShelter SX Gen 2 is a solid pick. It’s the kind of enclosure that tends to stay square and usable over time, gives your team a more professional install experience, and makes ongoing support (cable work, additions, patching) less of a pain. At £1802.80 ex-VAT, it’s not cheap, but you’re paying for a rack that’s built for real datacentre-ish use rather than being a generic sheet-metal box.

That said, I’d be careful about the “without sides” detail: you’ll want to sanity-check your planned airflow, dust control, and security. If you need full enclosure/perimeter containment or proper airflow management, you may end up spending more on matching panels/side options than you bargained for. Also, if this is for a small office where you don’t expect frequent growth or you’re tight on space (and don’t need the mounting maturity), you can often find cheaper racks that are “good enough.”

**Who should buy:** teams standardising racks across sites, IT support teams that will be in and out of the rack a lot, and anyone who values build quality and ongoing maintainability over lowest upfront cost. **Who should skip or rethink:** organisations that only need a basic server shelf for a quiet, stable setup—or anyone who wants a fully enclosed/security-controlled environment without budgeting for the missing side components.

Specifications

Features

Rack capacity48U
TypeFreestanding rack
Maximum weight capacity1814.4 kg
Product colourBlack

Weight & dimensions

Size (imperial)19 "
Width750 mm
Depth1070 mm
Height2258 mm
Weight135120 g

Packaging data

Package width853 mm
Package depth1158 mm
Package height2395 mm
Package weight167370 g

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