ATEN 32A 18xC13 6xC19 Outlet Switched + Metered PDU + Free Eco PDU Manager Software

Product Overview

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For £1,073 ex-VAT, this ATEN “switched + metered” PDU combo is only really worth it if you *actually* need granular power control at the rack level. The value shows up when you’re supporting multiple clients/tenants, running critical gear that benefits from per-outlet monitoring, or you regularly troubleshoot “mystery” power issues. Being able to switch individual outlets and see what they’re drawing turns a lot of guesswork into something closer to engineering—especially in shared racks where you can’t just cycle the whole strip and hope for the best.

That said, if you’re buying this for a small, single-purpose setup (one server, one comms stack, nothing shared), it’s easy to overpay. You’ll likely spend more than you need versus a simpler managed or even non-metered option, unless your workload truly justifies per-outlet control and visibility. In short: buy it if uptime and troubleshooting speed matter, and your rack has enough independent devices to make metering/switching meaningful. Skip it if you just want “a decent PDU” for a modest build—this is a specialist tool, not a general-purpose bargain.