APC NetShelter Switched Rack PDU, 1U, 1PH, 2.3kW 230V 10A or 2.5kW 208V 12A, 8 C13 outlets, C14 cord

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

For £726.65 ex-VAT, this APC switched 1U rack PDU is aimed at teams that *actually* need per-outlet control, not just power distribution. The killer use-case is basic “lights-out” management: reboot a hung server without rolling a van, schedule power cycling, and reduce downtime during deployments, break/fix, or bursty workloads. If you’re running a managed rack in a small DC, a client site with limited access, or an IT team that shares responsibility across multiple devices, the switched feature usually pays for itself the first time you avoid a site visit.

That said, it’s not a bargain if you just need power. For smaller setups where nobody cares about monitoring/control, you can often get a cheaper non-switched PDU and still sleep fine. Also, make sure the voltage/current situation matches your rack reality—PDU pricing is one thing, but installing the wrong electrical profile is a bad day. Overall: I’d recommend it for environments where controlled power management is a genuine operational need; I wouldn’t buy it if you’re only looking for “more outlets in a box.”