ATEN PG series PG98330G - Power distribution unit (rack-mountable) - 30A/32A, metered, switched, eco - AC 230/400 V - 22170 VA - 3-phase - Ethernet 100/1000 - input: IEC 60309 3P+N+PE - output connectors: 30 (6 x IEC 60320 C19, 24 x IEC 60320 C13) - 0U - 3 m cord

Product Overview

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If you’re building a proper rack for servers, networking, or anything “always-on” and you need decent visibility and control per rack feed, the ATEN PG98330G makes a lot of sense. The metering and switched outlets are the key here: it’s not just “power in a box”, it’s power you can actually manage when something goes wrong (or when you need to reboot/sectionalise workloads). The 1G Ethernet side is useful if your IT team already monitors devices or wants to integrate rack power changes into their normal operational workflows rather than doing manual patching.

That said, it’s pricey at £1,612 ex-VAT, and I wouldn’t buy it just because “we need power in a rack”. If you only have a small number of devices, or you can tolerate basic PDU control via a simpler non-metered unit, you’ll likely get better value elsewhere. Also, bear in mind it’s aimed at 3‑phase environments (and expects the right incoming supply); if your setup is 1‑phase or you don’t have the operational need for switching and metering, you’d be paying for features you won’t use. In short: best for UK datacentre-ish/IT closet racks where uptime, troubleshooting, and remote control matter — not for casual office server use.