APC Easy Rack PDU, Switched Metered Outlet, 0U, 3 Phase, 22kW, 230V, 32A, (18) C13 and (6) C19 outlets, IEC60309 3P+N+PE inlet

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At ~£1.7k ex‑VAT, this APC Easy Rack metered PDU is only really “worth it” if you’re the sort of business that will actually use metering and controlled switching every day. If you manage lots of gear—edge servers, lab systems, comms equipment, even flaky customer setups—being able to see per‑outlet draw and remotely power-cycle individual loads without touching breakers is genuinely time-saving. It’s the kind of practical infrastructure that reduces downtime and finger-pointing when something won’t boot or a service goes sideways.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it just because “it’s APC” or because it’s 3‑phase—if your rack is small, power draw is predictable, or you already have proper monitoring at the rack/UPS level, you may be paying for features you won’t benefit from. Also double-check your inlet compatibility and the outlet mix vs what you actually plug in; the mix of C13/C19 and the 3‑phase inlet means it’s not a universal fit for every setup. For a UK reseller/customer environment, I’d recommend it for data rooms and managed infrastructure where remote control and per-outlet visibility matter; for casual or lightweight installs, it’s likely overkill for the money.