- Cloud Backup
Air-Gapped Backups: Maximum Protection for Critical Data
18 Jan, 2026

£617.88 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
The APC Rack Air Removal Unit (600mm wide frame) is one of those “quiet infrastructure” buys that only really earns its keep when your racks start acting like ovens. If you’ve got dense kit—lots of switches, servers, network gear, or anything with decent heat output—and you’re seeing hot spots, this is a sensible way to improve airflow without redesigning the whole cabinet. For UK data suites and reseller customers, it typically works best where airflow paths are already fairly well planned and you want extraction to match the cooling strategy rather than hoping passive ventilation does the job.
That price (£515.03 ex-VAT) isn’t outrageous, but it’s not a casual add-on either—so I wouldn’t recommend it for light-use racks or places where temps are already controlled. Also, double-check rack compatibility and fit: these frame units only deliver when they’re installed in the right spot and aligned with how air moves through the cabinet. If you’re already chasing temperature issues, this can be good value; if you haven’t measured anything yet, I’d prioritise a quick thermal check first—because buying cooling accessories blind is how you waste budget.

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