APC NetShelter Cable Manager, for 42U- 750W NetShelter SX, Vertical, 1778H x 97W x 160D mm

Product Overview

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For £265 ex-VAT, the APC NetShelter Cable Manager is one of those “boring but genuinely useful” rack add-ons. If you run any kind of real cabling inside a 42U NetShelter SX (patch panels, uplinks, power whips, occasional moves), it helps keep the vertical cable runs controlled and reduces the constant snagging/untidiness that turns into time-wasting during upgrades. It also looks better and makes day-to-day troubleshooting less painful because cables aren’t fighting you when you need access to the rear of equipment.

That said, it’s not something I’d buy just for aesthetics. If you’re doing a one-off install and you’ll never touch the cabling again, you might not feel the value quickly. Also, make sure it’s actually the right match for your specific NetShelter SX model/height and how you route your cables—these solutions are rack-platform specific, so if your layout is unusual, you can end up spending money on something that doesn’t fully simplify your workflow. Overall: buy it if you’re an active rack user who iterates regularly and wants cleaner, easier maintenance; skip it if your cabling is staying put and you’re trying to keep costs razor-tight.