APC Easy Rack PDU, Switched, 0U, 1 Phase, 3.7kW, 230V, 16A, 20 x C13 and 4 x C19 outlets, IEC60309 2P+E inlet

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

At £780 ex-VAT for an APC switched rack PDU, you’re not paying for “more power” — you’re paying for convenience, control, and APC’s reliability in the parts that actually matter day-to-day (outlets that behave, solid build, and management that doesn’t make you fight it). The mix of C13 and C19 ports is the practical bit: C19 is handy for power-hungry servers, while the C13s cover the usual networking and smaller gear. If you’ve got a decent amount of equipment and you want to power-cycle or isolate individual loads without bothering the helpdesk to “pull the plug,” it’s a sensible operational upgrade.

Who should buy it? Facilities and IT teams running a typical rack with multiple critical devices, where remote outlet control and predictable behaviour are worth money. It’s also a good fit if you expect to troubleshoot: being able to reboot a single unit quickly saves time and reduces downtime risk. Who shouldn’t buy it? If you just need basic distribution and you’re not going to use the switching/control features, it’s hard to justify the spend versus a simpler PDU. And if you don’t already have the workflow for managing switched outlets, you may end up paying for capability you don’t fully use.