APC NetShelter Cable Management, Side Cover, for Double Sided 84" Performance Vertical Cable Manager, 556 x 2134 x 10 mm

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

If you’re already using APC’s double-sided 84" Performance vertical cable managers, the side cover is a sensible, if slightly expensive, way to finish the job properly. It tidies the install, helps keep cabling from “wandering” when you’re adding/adjusting runs, and generally makes access less fiddly for the next person. In a real rack environment, that sort of day-to-day usability matters more than people think—especially when you’ve got technicians repeatedly opening panels and re-routing patching.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it in isolation. At ~£384 ex-VAT, you’re paying for an ecosystem part, and the value only really lands if you’re confident you have the exact matching manager that this cover is meant for. If you’re short on budget or you’re still planning changes to the cable layout, you’ll probably get more value spending that money on better cable management practices (or leaving the system “open” until the design stabilises). Overall: buy it if you’re standardising on APC Performance cable managers and want a clean, durable install; skip it if your rack plan isn’t locked down or you’re unsure about compatibility.