APC Easy Rack PDU, Metered, 0U, 3 Phase, 11kW, 230V, 16A, 21 x C13 and 3 x C19 outlets, IEC60309 3P+N+PE inlet

Product Overview

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If you need proper, metered power distribution in a UK rack—especially where you’ll be expected to monitor load rather than just “plug and pray”—this APC Easy Rack PDU is a solid, no-drama choice. At £715 ex-VAT it’s not cheap, but the price makes sense for a reseller-grade, enterprise-leaning setup: you get a rack-ready form factor and the 3‑phase input/power handling that suits real data-closet wiring. It’s the kind of thing you buy once and stop thinking about, because metering helps you spot overloads, imbalances, and “mystery” growth in consumption early.

Who should buy it: IT teams deploying servers in multi-outlet racks where power tracking matters (colo rooms, SMB hosting, managed service backrooms, serious lab environments). It’s less ideal if you only have a few devices and don’t care about monitoring—then the metered premium is wasted money. Also, if your rack power supply isn’t aligned with the required 3‑phase arrangement, don’t force it; you’ll end up paying for cabling/installer time or reworking. Overall: good value for teams that actually use the metering, but overkill for basic, single-phase, “set and forget” deployments.