APC Easy Rack PDU, Switched Metered Outlet, 0U, 1 Phase, 7.4kW, 230V, 32A, (20) C13 and (4) C19 outlets, IEC60309 2P+E inlet

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

If you’re trying to tidy up power distribution in a UK rack and still have per-outlet visibility/control, this APC metered PDU is a pretty sensible choice. The switched, metered approach is genuinely useful in day-to-day operations—think rebooting or isolating a misbehaving circuit without rolling a truck, and having the metering data to spot overloaded branches before they become outages. APC is also a safe bet for build quality and compatibility in mixed environments, so you’re less likely to hit annoying “why doesn’t this behave like the spec sheet says?” moments.

That said, it’s not a “buy it just because it’s APC” product. At £1133.80 ex-VAT, you’re paying for switching + metering, so it makes the most sense for racks where uptime and operational control matter: server halls, storage/virtualisation clusters, comms closets, or anywhere you’re supporting multiple customers or teams. If you only need basic power distribution and you’re not going to use the switching/metering features regularly, you can almost certainly do better value elsewhere. Also, only buy this if your inlet/cabling plan fits what you’re expecting—power PDUs are the one rack accessory that can still surprise you if the upstream feed isn’t right.