APC Modular Rack-mounted Distribution Panel, 138kVA, 200A, 400V, 18 Pole, 5U

Product Overview

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The easiest way to expectedly “read” this one is as a rack-friendly power distribution add-on for specific APC UPS setups—not something you’d casually buy because it’s cheaper than hiring an electrician. For a UK reseller customer, it’s the kind of part you only really want when you already have (or are planning) an APC UPS system that’s compatible with this modular rack distribution approach. If that’s your scenario, £3,421 ex-VAT starts to make sense: you’re paying for a tidy, engineered distribution path that reduces wiring faff, and it’ll keep your maintenance and documentation cleaner than improvising with generic breakers and backplates.

That said, I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re trying to “solve power” in general. The price is high enough that wrong fit (compatibility, required upstream/downstream arrangement, or simply needing different distribution topology) becomes expensive quickly. Also, if you’re not already committed to APC ecosystem thinking, you’ll likely find better value using more standard distribution gear—assuming your integrator is happy to wire it properly. In short: buy it if you’re building out an APC rack with a clear need for this distribution panel and you value neatness/consistency. Skip it if you just need generic distribution—this is for the right job, not for broad matching.