ATEN 1U AV 16A 8 Outlet Switched Bank Metered PDU + Free Eco PDU Manager Software

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

If you’ve got a proper AV rack (not just a couple of cables), this ATEN switched, metered 8‑outlet PDU is the sort of “quietly useful” upgrade that saves you hassle. The big win is outlet switching with measurement, because it lets you power-cycle a single device without crawling around, and it gives you real visibility into what’s actually drawing power. For UK B2B setups—training rooms, studios, council/community venues, small broadcast/AV rigs—where things intermittently glitch and you can’t always get an onsite tech quickly, that’s genuinely good value at ~£547 ex‑VAT.

That said, I’d only buy it if you expect to manage power at the outlet level, not just distribute it. If you already have smart power elsewhere, or you mainly need “plug-and-go” power for a handful of devices, you could overspend on features you won’t use. Also, consider whether the included Eco PDU Manager approach fits your environment—if you need deep monitoring integration or advanced automation, you’ll want to confirm compatibility with your control/management setup before committing. Overall: a solid choice for AV racks where reliability and remote recoverability matter.