- Cloud Backup
The True Cost of Data Loss for Small Businesses
31 Aug, 2025

£309.95 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
The APC NetShelter SX 750mm x 1200mm roof (in black) is one of those “don’t overthink it” purchases: it’s meant to be the right part for the job, not a clever workaround. If you already have an APC SX-style rack and you’re dealing with cabling/ventilation/cleanup, the roof is a sensible add-on because it tidies the top-of-rack area properly and helps keep dust and unwanted cable clutter under control. At **£258.59 ex-VAT**, it’s priced like a genuine accessory, so the value is best when you truly need that specific APC fit and you’d otherwise be improvising—or waiting on a more generic solution that doesn’t land as neatly.
I’d buy this if you’re supporting a live datacentre/IT room where appearance, airflow consistency, and “proper finish” matter, and you’ve already committed to APC NetShelter SX rack ecosystem. I’d skip it (or at least double-check compatibility first) if you’re running mixed brands of racks or you don’t actually need a roof—because at this price, you’re not paying for functionality that you can’t already approximate with basic cable management. In short: great if you need the APC-specific part; not great if you’re hoping it’ll be a universal fix for any 19" rack setup.

APC
Vertical Cable Manager for NetShelter SX 600mm Wide 42U (Qty 2)

APC
NetShelter SX 42U 750mm Wide Recessed Rail Kit

APC
APC HyperPod Door Dual Sliding Doors - Rack door

APC
Symmetra RM 230V backplate kit w/(2) IEC320 C19 and (1) IEC 60309