APC NetShelter SX 42U 1200mm Split Feed Through Side Panels Black Qty 2

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For £560.29 ex-VAT (and you’ve got *two* of them), the APC NetShelter SX 42U 1200mm split feed-through side panels are the right kind of “small but important” purchase if you’re actually going to run cabling through the sides in a controlled way. They’re a sensible upgrade for tidy installs—think comms rooms, server closets, or any environment where you want power/data routes to stay protected, organised, and easier to maintain without turning the rack into a cable spaghetti bowl. If you’re working with APC NetShelter SX enclosures day-to-day, these parts also tend to fit properly without fuss, which saves time (and avoidable rework).

Where I’d hesitate: if you don’t have a real feed-through/cable management requirement, you’re paying for convenience you won’t use. Also, if your cabling plan is already sorted with top/bottom entries or you’re likely to redesign airflow/cabling later, these panels can become an expensive “nice to have” instead of a long-term win. In short: buy them when you know you need side feed-through functionality and want a clean, professional finish—otherwise, there are cheaper ways to achieve basic cable routing.