APC NetShelter Rack PDU Advanced Gen 2, Metered, 3Phase, 11kW 400V 16A or 11.5kW 415V 20A, 520P6, 42 Outlet

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

If you’re running a UK server room where you actually care about monitoring (not just power distribution), the APC NetShelter Metered 3‑phase Rack PDU Advanced Gen 2 is one of those “boring but right” buys. At ~£1,193 ex‑VAT, it’s not cheap for a PDU, but it’s the sort of cost that pays back quickly when you’re troubleshooting imbalances, tracking real usage, or proving capacity planning to customers/auditers. The metering helps you spot overloaded circuits and uneven load distribution before you’re in emergency mode—especially in 3‑phase environments where one leg going hot can be a silent killer.

Who should buy: datacentres, managed service providers, and anyone with multiple racks that want per‑outlet or more granular visibility and cleaner operations across sites. It’s also a good fit if you’re trying to standardise power monitoring without jumping to enterprise-level power management. Who should *not* buy: if you only need basic switching of power or you’ve got a very small setup where a simpler, non-metered option will do, this will feel like paying for features you won’t use. Also, make sure your rack layout and power infrastructure truly match what you’re planning—getting the right phase/capacity situation matters more than the brand.