APC Symmetra RM 220-240V Backplate Kit w/(8) IEC320 C13 & (2) IEC320 C19

Product Overview

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This is the kind of “necessary but not glamorous” Symmetra accessory that only really makes sense if you’ve already committed to the APC Symmetra ecosystem. The backplate kit is basically what lets the Symmetra power module present the right kind of rack-friendly outlets, so you’re not improvising cabling or fighting outlet incompatibilities later. At £342.83 ex‑VAT, it’s not cheap, but pricing for APC-specific spares/modules is rarely “fair” — it’s more “are you already using this UPS?” If yes, it’s good value because downtime and rework tend to cost more than the part.

Who should buy: IT managers, data centre techs, or MSPs with APC Symmetra UPS units in rack deployments who need additional outlet positions (for managed switching loads, IT feeds, or orderly distribution). Why not: if you’re trying to retrofit a Symmetra to something it wasn’t intended for, or you’re building a new rack where you could instead choose a UPS with the outlet layout you need from the start, this will feel overpriced. Also, if your current UPS outlet configuration is “fine,” don’t add spend just for tidy factor—this is a practical fix, not a performance upgrade.