- IT Office Moves
The IT Manager's Office Move Survival Guide
13 Nov, 2025

£97.01 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
The APC NetShelter stabiliser plate is one of those “small but important” rack bits that’s easy to skip until you’re fighting wobble or you’ve got a heavier kit sitting in a cabinet. At ~£80 ex‑VAT, it’s not the cheapest accessory, but it’s also not crazy money for something that can make the difference between a rack feeling rock solid versus just “adequate.” If you’re installing telco/network gear in a 600mm‑ or 750mm‑deep NetShelter environment and you care about day‑to‑day stability (think frequent servicing, cable moves, or locations where the floor/structure isn’t perfect), it’s a sensible purchase.
I wouldn’t bother if your rack is bolted down properly, the cabinet is otherwise well supported, and you’re running light gear in a controlled environment—then it’s mostly paying for peace of mind. It’s also worth double-checking compatibility with your specific NetShelter model/depth arrangement before ordering, because these “fits your rack” accessories can be surprisingly picky. Overall: good value if stability is a real requirement; unnecessary if everything is already secured and the setup is low‑risk.

APC
APC NetShelter SX Gen 2 - Rack cabinet - 2258H x 600W x 1070D mm, without sides and doors - black - 48U - 19" - TAA Compliant

APC
APC NetShelter SX Gen 2 - Rack cabinet - 2258H x 600W x 1200D mm, without sides and doors - black - 48U - 19" - TAA Compliant

STARTECH
StarTech.com 1U Adjustable Server Rack Mount Shelf - 175lbs - 19.5 to 38in Deep Universal Tray for 19" AV, Data & Network Equipment Rack (ADJSHELFHD) - Rack shelf - black - 1U - 19" - for P/N: RK1233BKM, RK2433BKM, RK2537BKM, RK3236BKF, RK4236BKB, RK4242BK24, RK4242BK30

STARTECH
StarTech.com 1U Sliding Server Rack Mount Keyboard Shelf Tray - 55lbs - 22" Deep Steel Pull Out Drawer for 19" AV, Network Equipment Rack (SLIDESHELFD) - Rack keyboard shelf - black - for P/N: RK1536BKF, RK1836BKF, RK2537BKM, RK3236BKF, RK4236BKB, RK4242BK24, RK4242BK30