APC NetShelter Cable Management, Vertical Cable Manager, Hinged Covers, for NetShelter SX 750mm W 45U, Set of 2, 109 x 1981 x 13 mm

Product Overview

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This is one of those “small” rack accessories that quietly makes life better: tidy cable routing, fewer snag points, and a more professional-looking install. At £114.32 ex-VAT for a set of two, it’s not cheap in absolute terms, but it’s priced like APC—so you’re paying for fit, finish and the fact it’s designed to work with the NetShelter ecosystem. If you’ve got a 45U NetShelter SX and you care about airflow and serviceability (moving patch leads without turning the rack into a spaghetti incident), hinged vertical management like this is genuinely worth it.

Who it suits: anyone running active network gear, lots of patching, CCTV/AV distribution, or just a busy comms room where you’ll be reconfiguring things over time. The hinged covers matter—access without fully disassembling your routing is the difference between “cable management” and “cable theatre.” Who should hesitate: if you’re on a tight budget or your rack build is mostly static, you might not feel the benefit enough to justify APC’s premium versus cheaper third-party ducting. Also, only bother if you’re confident it matches your exact rack model—these things are great when they fit, and frustrating when they don’t.