Eaton G4 - Power distribution unit (rack-mountable) - 16A, metered input - AC 240/415 V - 11 kW - 3-phase - Ethernet 10/100/1000, serial - input: IEC 60309 16A - output connectors: 24 (12 x IEC 60320 C13, 12 x IEC 60320 C39) - 0U - 3 m cord - black

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

The Eaton G4 rack PDU is a solid “grown-up” option if you actually need per-outlet metering and remote visibility. At £607 ex-VAT it’s not bargain-bin, but it’s also not crazy for a proper 16A, 3-phase unit with network management. In practice, the value shows up when you’re operating multiple racks and you want to troubleshoot overloaded circuits fast, stop guessing, and report power usage without leaning on a UPS/web of spreadsheets. If you’ve got a small server room or a shared environment where faults and power budgeting are a regular pain, this is the kind of PDU that saves you time.

That said, it’s not ideal for everyone. If you’re only feeding a single cabinet with a couple of low-load devices, you’re paying for metering/network features you won’t use. Also, “who should buy” depends heavily on your outlet planning: it’s designed around a mix of C13/C39 outputs, so you need your equipment to match those inlet types and make sure the cord and rack layout work for you. Overall: buy it if you need managed power and you’ve got enough load spread to justify monitoring; skip it if you just want basic distribution and the cheapest reliable option.