APC delivers globally available and scalable rack solutions for almost any application, from large-scale data centres to edge spaces and even harsh industrial environments.
With a large selection of cable management and other accessories, APC racks provide a reliable foundation for your organization’s entire IT infrastructure.
NetShelter SX Enclosures
Bring your business the power of global scale, sustainable leadership, and unparalleled quality with APC NetShelter SX Enclosures.
More computing in less space
Quality built IT racks made for AI applicators and everyday excellence
Outstanding load capacity airflow and security
Sustainable longevity
Built to last, adapt and rescue
Remarkable 3.3% reduction in embedded carbon for latest models
Tale-back eligible and 97% recyclability potential
Peace of mind
Built with all-steel construction
Secured with a 3-point locking system
Backed by 5-year warranty
Simplified daily workflows
Makes daily operations more efficient, predictable, and enjoyable
Packed with features that make installation faster, easier and more precise
Ample space for equipment, organisation, and maintenance
Complete the Solution
- NetBotz provides enhanced environmental and physical security.
- NetShelter Intelligent Rack PDUs securely measure and manage power.
- Smart-UPS Modular Ultra delivers high-density online power protection with scalable runtime supported by lithium-ion batteries.
- EcoStruxure IT provides cloud-based monitoring and control.
SX Networking Enclosures
Certain SX models are specifically designed for enhanced networking applications with enhanced features such as:
- More room for cables
- Cable access roof that’s easy to remove with cables in place
- Networking-style mounting rails with position preset to accommodate Cisco switches and cable management
- Preinstalled vertical cable managers that provide the proper bend radius for cables
- Optimised side-to-side airflow due to the mounting rails
APC Easy Racks
Easy Racks are a series of easy-to-use racks and accessories that simplify your IT infrastructure, allowing you to focus on what matters most. Deploy Easy Racks in data centres, IT closets, and edge environments for reliable and scalable solutions on a trusted platform.
NetShelter Soundproof Racks
Discretely deploy IT gear, even in customer-facing areas
When there is no space, budget, or time to build a traditional server closet, APC NetShelter Soundproof Racks offer a cost-effective alternative. Conveniently deploy servers and networking equipment in this elegant, quiet, all-in-one IT rack. Its sturdy, fan-cooled design makes it perfect for more dense IT gear.
- Ideal for: bank branches, retail spaces, offices, healthcare facilities, classrooms
- Dynamic load strength, thermostat control, cable management, and UL certification.
- Engineered to be stronger and smarter without dedicated IT staff.
NetShelter Wall-mount Enclosures
NetShelter wall-mount server and network rack solutions provide the functionality, reliability, and ease-of-deployment required in edge computing applications.
Benefits:
- Variety of height, weight, and configuration options for any edge computing environment.
- Compatible with a wide range of APC power, security, and monitoring devices and services.
- Static weight capacity of up to 350 lbs.
- It is ideal for rollouts in retail, healthcare, education, or finance settings.
- Ships fully assembled for quick deployment.
Switch Depth:
Compact wall-mount enclosures a designed for networking gear or other small devices with a minimal footprint. Choose from unassembled options in select sizes or assembled options compatible with NetBotz Rack Access for enhanced security and access control.
Max mounting depth: 329mm
Server Depth:
Wall-mount enclosures tailored for servers and small single-phrase UPS technologies. Options are available for units with a dual-hinge design, allowing the front door to open from either the left or right for increased access and flexibility.
Max mounting depth: 394 or 529mm model-dependent
UPS Depth
Seamlessly compatible with most APC single-phase UPS solutions, these enclosures are purpose-built for UPS solutions. Deploy a robust edge computing solution with confidence using this heavy-duty, side-mounted enclosure to conserve valuable space.
Max mounting depth: 835mm
Vertical/low-profile
This 6U rack offers a unique low-profile solution for securely using rack-mount equipment in confined spaces. Its design allows for mounting large-depth devices to a wall in a less obtrusive form factor compared to traditional wall-mount cabinets, making it ideal for space-constrained environments.
Max mounting depth: 762mm
NetShelter Open Frame Racks
Open Frame Racks offer a quality and cost-effective solution for installing rack-mountable equipment where security at the individual rack level is not required. Add high-density vertical cable managers for maximum cable volume.
Two-post rack:
- 6061-T6 structural grade aluminum
- Self-squaring design
Four-post rack:
- Steel construction
- Multiple tooless mounting points for hook-and-loop fasteners (AR8621) or tooless cable management rings (AR7540)
- Multi-position rack PDU mounting bracket (AR8652)
- Reversible stabilisation plates
- Grounding inserts
NetShelter racks with shock packaging and sock pallet
Rack and stack made easy for equipment manufacturers
Secure shipping, fast deployment, and enhanced solutions with APC enclosures with shock packaging and shock pallets.
- Lower physical layer engineering and production costs
- Faster integration time overall IT solution
- Reduction in physical layer floor space requirements during rack and stak
- Reduction in packaging and recycling of physical layer materials
- Certifications and reference designs with top IT manufacturers
Secure shipping and fast deployment with Cisco and Schneider Electric
Today’s converged and hyper-converged infrastructures and off-premises data centres require fully populated IT cabinets to be securely shipped to customer or colocation sites for fast, low-risk deployment. The loss of or damage to even a single rack can run up to a million dollars or more.
Scheiner Electric delivers a Cisco-validated solution that simplifies Cisco UCS “rack and stack” and projects IT equipment to lower costs, reduce risk, and provide speed and flexibility for deployment.
NetShelter Aisle Containment
Next-generation data centre containment
The dynamic nature of whitespace makes it tough to optimise cooling and manage airflow in a constantly changing environment. You need a solution that adapts fast. NetShelter Aisle Containment combines airflow intelligence with flexible containment that delivers superior cooling while helping you reduce your carbon footprint.
Superior cooling performance
Get up to 20% more cooling performance from your existing infrastructure
Intelligent airflow control
Save up to 40% fan energy and reduce air leakage with Active Flow Controller
Faster installation and future flexibility
- Adapts to any configuration
- Lightweight for maneuverability
- 5 year warranty
Reduce carbon footprint
Reduce energy expense by 5-10%
NetShelter Aisle Containment
Adaptable configurations
Simple design and endless configurations – that’s the principle behind this next generation of aisle containment. Intelligent airflow features take containment a step further, proactively optimising energy use. Plus, it’s easy to modify or expand your containment solution as your needs change.
Rack-ready system
- Ideal for new builds and colocations
- Ceiling support for rack-ready layouts
Intelligence and access options
- Active flow controller provides up to 40% fan energy reduction
- Breakout, dual sliding, single sliding and curtain door options
Flexible rack accommodation
- Supports uneven spacing and rack sizes (42U-52U)
- Ceiling-supported configurations work with any rack vendor
Aisle variations
- Accommodate aisle widths of 3ft (972mm), 4ft (1266mm) and 6ft (1860mm)
- Dual and single-aisle (for off rows and small applications)
NetBotz Security and Monitoring
NetBotz devices for enhanced security and environmental monitoring
Physical Security
- Keycard access control
- Remote access control with intrusion detection and notification
- Remote camera monitoring through NetBotz IP camera
Environmental Monitoring
- Wide range of wired and wireless sensor support to monitor the health of your IT assets
- Temperature, humidity, leak, door, smoke, vibration, dew point, airflow, dry contact, 4-20mA, and 0-5V
Management capabilities
- Alarming allows alerts, multiple notification methods, scheduling, graph and video attachments, escalation
- Integrate with EccoStruxure IT Expert to manage multiple NetBotz devices through a single interface and view historical alarms and sensor data
Flexible Access Control
Configure proximity cards for access or control via web browser for remote management and notification
LCD Monitors and KVM Switches
Rack LCD Console
Optimise rack space and maximise system visibility with a NetShelter Rack LCD Console. A streamlined solution built for server management, the console can be used in a variety of IT environments, from computer rooms to large data centres.
What’s included:
- Keyboard with touchpad
- LCD monitor (17 or 19 in)
- USB port for external media
- Integrated 8 or 16 port analog KVM switch (optional, 17 in. model only)
Benefits:
- Space-saving 1U design
- Ultra-thin LCD screen
- Easy to install
- Easy to add a KVM switch to the back of the monitor
Rack KVM switches
Access your servers from across the room or from across the world. APC Rack KVM switches empower IT administrators through both local and remote POST-and-BIOS-level access and control of connected servers.
Rack Power Distribution
NetShelter Rack PDU Advanced
A rack power distribution unit (PDU) with an industry-first 4-in-outlet design that works for the most common types of plugs, with models able to deliver even more power. Designed for the high-density power needs of service providers, large enterprises, and medium-to-large data centres.
NetShelter Rack PDUs
NetShelter standard PDUs with industry-leading reliability, manageability, and security. Ideal for small and medium-sized businesses, small-to-medium data centres, and edge computing.
Easy Rack PDUs
An easy-to-install, easy-to-use, easy-to-customise rackmount PDU that provides reliable power distribution to the equipment in the rack with the functionality of monitoring and control.
Perfect for small and medium data centres and computer rooms, as well as colocation and large enterprise data centres.
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This is just a brief look at the APC Range, if you require more Schneider Electric equipment for your business, you can check our Schneider Electric microsite for a wide range of APC products to suit your needs.
Other Schneider Electric products Available from Comms Express:
Server Racks & Accessories | NetBotz Security and Environmental Monitoring | Extended Warranty | Accessory Extended Warranty | Power Distribution Units | Uniterruptible Power Supply
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