APC NetShelter Metered Rack PDU, 0U, 3PH, 22kW 230V 32A or 17.3kW 230V 24A, x30 C13 and x12 C19 outlets, IEC 309 3P+N+PE cord

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

If you’ve got a proper 3‑phase rack and you actually need metering per feed, this APC NetShelter Metered PDU is the kind of “boring but lifesaving” purchase that pays off during rollout and day‑2 operations. The fact it’s metered means you’re not playing guessing games when a rack starts tripping breakers, you can spot imbalanced loads, and it’s much easier to plan capacity. In a UK datacentre-ish environment—or an office server room with serious power demands—this is much better value than buying a cheaper non-metered unit and then paying later in downtime or unnecessary electrician time.

The catch: £1,857 ex‑VAT is not “impulse buy” money, and it only makes sense if you’re running enough power to justify a 3‑phase metered PDU and you’ll use the insights rather than ignoring them. If you’re a small deployment, mostly single-phase kit, or you don’t have someone who will act on the readings, you’d likely be better off with a simpler PDU and spend the difference elsewhere (spares, cooling, or better cable management). Also make sure the rack’s power setup and inlet/cabling are compatible with that specific 3P+N+PE approach—getting the fit wrong is an expensive lesson.

**Who should buy:** MSPs, integrators, and IT teams rolling out multiple racks where you need visibility and control, not just power distribution—especially where loads can drift over time. **Who shouldn’t:** small shops with light loads, single‑phase environments, or teams who won’t operationalise the metering data.