APC Rack PDU 2G, Metered by Outlet with Switching, ZeroU, 16A, 230V, (21) C13 & (3) C19

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

If you’re already deep in APC, this metered, switched 2G rack PDU is the sensible “grown-up” option: outlet-level monitoring plus per-outlet control is exactly what you want when you’re supporting real workloads, not just powering them. Being zero‑U matters too—this sits neatly in the rack without chewing up height, and the metering helps you spot abusive loads before they become support tickets. At £1427.75 ex‑VAT, though, it’s not “impulse buy” territory; it only really feels good value if you’ll actually use the visibility and switching day-to-day (e.g., powering network gear, lab servers, telecoms equipment, or any environment where remote reboot beats a site visit).

Who should buy: teams with multiple critical devices per cabinet, managed datacentre-ish racks, or MSP/reseller environments where you’re troubleshooting remotely and want cleaner, faster root-cause. Who should probably not: smaller offices or single-purpose racks where you only need basic power distribution, or setups where nobody will act on the metering/switching (otherwise you’re paying for features you won’t use). Also, if you’re expecting “just plug it in and forget it,” a cheaper non-metered/non-switched PDU will usually do the job—this one earns its keep through operational control, not because it looks premium on a spreadsheet.