Eaton 7.4kW Single-Phase Switched PDU, LX Interface, 230V Outlets (16-C13), IEC-309 Blue 230V 32A, 3.6m Cord, 2U Rack-Mount, TAA - Horizontal rackmount - power distribution unit (rack-mountable) - 32 A - AC 230 V - 7.4 kW - Ethernet 10/100 - input: IEC 60309 - output connectors: 16 - 2U

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

For £724.30 ex-VAT, this Eaton 7.4kW switched PDU is one of those “do it properly once” buys—especially if you need basic remote control and tidy, manageable power in a rack without going full enterprise monitoring. The 2U form factor is sensible for UK server rooms, and having network control (plus the switched outlets) means you can remotely reboot misbehaving gear, isolate a load, and avoid the slow-and-painful “power-cycle via the breaker” routine. The 3.6m input lead is also long enough for most real-world rack layouts where the IEC 60309 feed isn’t perfectly aligned.

Who should buy it: SMEs, colocation setups, managed service providers, or any team with multiple racks/critical compute that wants outlet-level control but doesn’t need the richest monitoring suites. Who should think twice: if you only have one or two devices and you can already power-cycle easily, it’s probably overkill on cost. Also, if you’re expecting heavy power metering, deep analytics, or very granular reporting, don’t assume a “switched PDU with Ethernet” automatically gives you enterprise-grade insight—verify what the LX interface actually covers for your workflow before you commit.