APC NetShelter WX AR109, 9U, 19inch patch cabinet, Wall mounting, Unassembled, 400MM deep

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For £236.52 ex‑VAT, the APC NetShelter WX AR109 is a sensible, no-drama choice if you want a proper branded wall-mounted patch/cabinet setup and you’re buying once rather than bodging together shelves and generic frames. APC’s bit of value here is “less hassle”: better fit/finish, sensible mounting hardware, and a shape that’s designed to play nicely with standard patch leads and cable management. At 9U and that depth, it’s particularly good for wiring closets, small comms rooms, AV spillover racks, and tidy edge sites where you don’t need full-depth server gear—just network gear, patching, and the usual rat’s nest of cables made manageable.

That said, I’d be cautious if you’re expecting it to be a one-stop rack for deeper or heavier equipment. Wall-mounted cabinets also mean installation quality matters a lot—stud/fixture strength, load distribution, and ventilation clearance all have to be right, or you’ll end up fighting sag and access issues. Also, “unassembled” is worth noting: if your team doesn’t routinely build up racks/cabinets, factor in time (or assembly effort) or you’ll feel that cost savings in your evenings. Overall: buy it if you’re doing sensible network patching on the wall and want APC reliability; don’t buy it if your plan is to cram in heavier/deeper kit or you want a quick, turnkey install.