APC Easy Rack PDU, Metered, 0U, 3 Phase, 22kW, 230V, 32A, 18 x C13 and 6 x C19 outlets, IEC60309 3P+N+PE inlet

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

For £1,212 ex-VAT, the APC Easy Rack metered 3‑phase PDU is only “worth it” if you actually need metering and proper rack distribution, and you’re buying into APC’s ecosystem for day-to-day admin. Where this makes sense is server-room reality: quicker fault-finding, clearer visibility of load per circuit, and less guesswork when customers or internal teams ask “what’s pulling the power?” It’s a solid choice for shared racks, colocation bays, or any environment where you’d rather spend time resolving issues than chasing intermittent tripping, thermal hot-spots, or mystery consumption creep.

That said, I’d be cautious if you’re a small single-tenant rack with a predictable load. If you’re not going to use the metering meaningfully, you’re paying a premium you could spend on more capacity elsewhere (or on simpler non-metered distribution). Also, make sure the input and cabling approach fits your installation plan—3‑phase and the specific inlet style aren’t something you “just make work” without checking your upstream. In short: buy it if you need metered control and reliable professional rack power in a multi-device setup; don’t if you only need basic power and you’re not going to use the monitoring to drive operational decisions.