APC Easy PDU Switched 1U 16A 230V (8)C13

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

At around £610 ex‑VAT, an APC switched 1U PDU better be doing more than just “being a strip of sockets.” The APC Easy range is typically a sensible choice when you’ve got enough racks to make remote power control genuinely useful (think: a small site, lab, staging, or distributed server rooms). If you routinely deal with stuck boots, flaky gear, or you want to reboot specific devices without waiting on someone to walk over and cycle power, the value shows up fast—especially if you care about uptime and repeatability. For a UK reseller’s customer base, this is the kind of PDU I’d recommend to teams that have multiple critical devices on the same rack and can actually use switching, not just power distribution.

I’d be a bit cautious if you’re buying this for a single server or a one-off setup. In that case, you’re paying for capabilities you might never use, and you could often get better value with a simpler unit (or even separate managed power elsewhere). Also, make sure you have the environment sorted: correct rack space, sensible cabling discipline, and a clear plan for how staff will access and manage outlets. If you’re going to use it properly, it’s an APC branded “buy once, sleep at night” option; if not, it’s expensive socket real estate.