APC Easy Rack PDU, Metered Outlet, 0U, 1 Phase, 7.4kW, 230V, 32A, (20) C13 and (4) C19 outlets, IEC60309 2P+E inlet

Product Overview

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For £919 ex‑VAT, this APC Easy Rack metered PDU is the kind of “nice-to-have that saves you headaches” rather than a must-buy. It’s for server rooms where you actually care about knowing what each rack is doing—load visibility, quick diagnosis when something trips or behaves oddly, and better accountability when multiple teams share power. If you’re running anything that’s power-hungry or variable (virtualisation hosts, storage, dense networking, lab gear that gets rebalanced), metering is genuinely useful. The rack form factor and inlet choice make it straightforward for an installer to fit cleanly without bodging around with generic power distribution.

That said, I wouldn’t buy this if you just want “more outlets.” At this price, you’re paying for the APC ecosystem and metering capability—if you won’t use the data (or you don’t already have processes to act on it), it starts to feel expensive for what’s essentially power distribution. Also consider whether your power circuits are stable and well-monitored already; if your building-level monitoring gives you enough, the value here drops. Bottom line: buy it if you manage racks actively and want per-unit power insight; skip it if you only need basic distribution and can live with less granular visibility.