APC Rack PDU 2G, Switched, ZeroU, 20A/208V, 16A/230V, (7) C13 & (1) C19

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

If you’re paying **£1037 ex-VAT** for an APC **Switched 2G Rack PDU (ZeroU)**, you need a pretty clear reason beyond “we need power in the cabinet.” This is the kind of PDU you buy when you want **remote on/off control per outlet** (and usually better operational management than a basic strip), not when you just need to power up a few bits of kit. For larger racks, data closets with multiple admins, or environments where you’ve been burned by “someone had to unplug it manually,” the switched outlets are genuinely useful—especially for restarting misbehaving servers, networking gear, or test systems without rolling a tech.

That said, whether it’s *good value* depends on what you actually need. If your use case is straightforward—one rack, predictable loads, and your team is happy to power-cycle locally—there are plenty of cheaper non-switched options that will do the job with less money tied up. Also, “ZeroU” is great for keeping airflow and space tidy, but it’s not a magic upgrade; it just matters if your cabinet space is tight or you’re trying to maintain clean cable management. Bottom line: **buy this if you value outlet-level control and operational convenience** and you’ve got enough equipment in that rack to make the control worthwhile. **Don’t buy it if you only need basic distribution**—you’ll likely overpay for features you won’t use.