APC NetShelter Aisle Containment, Depth Adapter, 300 mm, for 1070 to 1200 mm 42U SX

Product Overview

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If you’ve already got an APC NetShelter 42U SX frame and you’re trying to make aisle containment actually “fit” properly, this depth adapter is the sort of unglamorous piece that saves you from bodge jobs. At £207 ex-VAT, it’s not cheap, but it’s also not the kind of thing you’d replace with DIY time-wasting—especially if your priority is a tidy, repeatable install across multiple runs. For facilities teams who care about airflow containment and keeping hot/cold separation consistent, it’s a sensible purchase because it lets the enclosure system match your rack depth range without compromising the overall layout.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it “just because.” If you don’t already have the matching APC aisle containment and your racks won’t fall within the 1070–1200 mm depth window, you’re likely paying for compatibility that won’t be necessary. Also, if you’re early in a design and haven’t locked rack model/depth yet, this is one of those accessories that can become dead stock. In short: buy it if you’re committed to an APC aisle containment setup with the right rack depths; skip it if you’re still uncertain or mixing components.