ATEN PE0212G power distribution unit (PDU) 12 AC outlet(s) 1U Black

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

The ATEN PE0212G is the kind of simple, no-drama PDU you buy when you just need more switched/controlled power outlets for a small rack without paying for “enterprise” features. For £78.89 ex-VAT, it’s decent value if your use case is basically expanding power access for collaboration gear (switches, routers, small AV/VC appliances, network accessories) in a 1U space. ATEN generally builds these to last, and the layout tends to be practical for day-to-day rack installs—nothing fancy, but you won’t be fighting it either.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if you’re expecting real monitoring/visibility or granular power management beyond what’s needed to plug things in. If you need metering, reporting, or tight power control for multiple devices, spend a bit more on a PDU that tells you what’s happening—otherwise you’ll be troubleshooting “blind” later. Also, make sure your rack power planning is correct: for this price, you’re paying for outlets and basic reliability, not for headroom and advanced power features.

**Who should buy:** small UK rack deployments where reliability and tidy power distribution matter more than analytics. **Who shouldn’t:** teams needing remote power monitoring, per-outlet measurement/control, or advanced power governance.