APC NetShelter Basic Rack PDU, Zero U, 12.5kW, 208V, 30 C13 and 6 C19 outlet, 3ft input Cord

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For £671.99 ex-VAT, this is one of those “buy it when you know you need it” rack power add-ons — not something I’d overspend on if you’re still figuring out your layout. The big value here is the Zero-U design and the mix of C13/C19 outlets: that’s typically a practical fit for a lot of server and comms kit in a datacentre-ish cabinet without having to rethink cable routing every time you add a device. If you’ve got a small-to-mid footprint and want cleaner power than using ad-hoc whips and wall-strips, this does the job nicely.

That said, I’d only recommend it if you’re comfortable that your power distribution needs are straightforward. With a Basic PDU you generally don’t get the monitoring/insight you might want once things scale, so if you’re running critical workloads, troubleshooting power consumption, or trying to standardise visibility across racks, you’ll probably feel the limitation. It’s also on the pricier side for what it is if you don’t actually need the form factor and outlet mix — in a lot of smaller installs you can sometimes get similar functionality cheaper, depending on availability and your rack/power requirements.

**Who should buy:** UK businesses with a single cabinet (or a small number of racks) needing reliable, space-saving distribution for typical IT loads, and who are happy without per-outlet monitoring. **Who should think twice:** teams expecting metering, remote management, or fine-grained power control, or anyone trying to squeeze cost down before they’ve mapped out device types and power needs.