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IT Support Pricing Explained: Per User vs Per Device vs Break-Fix
15 Jul, 2025

£103.52 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
If you’re buying this for a rack or cabinet where cables get bumped, jostled, or serviced regularly, the “locking” C13-to-C14 bit is the real value. In day-to-day use it reduces the annoying half-fit connections that can cause intermittent power/ups issues or just endless troubleshooting. At 1.2m it’s a sensible length for typical row-to-PDU/UPS layouts without turning your rack into a spaghetti monster.
That said, £86.23 ex-VAT for six pre-cut cords is only great value if you specifically need locking ends and you’re confident you’re matching your gear’s inlet/outlet style. If you’re just topping up spare non-critical leads, you can often find cheaper non-locking equivalents that do the job. Also, double-check that your equipment actually benefits from C13/C14 locking—otherwise you’re paying for a feature you won’t really feel.
**Who should buy:** UK B2B teams standardising rack builds, datacentre/comm-room installs, or managed services providers who want fewer “mystery disconnects” during maintenance. **Who shouldn’t:** casual office setups, one-off installs, or anyone who just needs basic short spares and isn’t dealing with frequent cable handling.

Dell
Dell 100GbE Direct Attach - Breakout cable - QSFP28 (M) to QSFP28 (M) - 3 m - twinaxial - passive - for PowerEdge FC640, R530, R540, R630, R730, R740, R7415, R830, PowerSwitch S4112, S5212

APC
Power Cord, Locking C19 to CEE/7 Schuko, 3.0m

Lenovo
Lenovo - Power cable - power IEC 60320 C13 to IEC 60320 C14 - AC 100-250 V - 1.2 m - for Flex System FC5022 24-port, Flex System FC5022, FC5022 16Gb, FC5022 24-port

STARTECH
StarTech.com 6.5� (2m) Laptop Cable Lock, 4 Digit Combination Laptop/Desktop Security Cable Lock for Wedge Slot Computers/Laptops, Anti-Theft Vinyl-Coated Steel Combo Cable Lock, Portable - Wedge Slot Laptop Lock (LTLOCKNBL) - Security cable lock - black, silver - 2 m - TAA Compliant