APC Metered Rack PDU 0U 32A 230V

APC AP8853 helps control rack power distribution where visibility and capacity planning matter. This APC Metered Rack PDU 32A provides metered outlet access and rack-level insight into power use, helping teams expand equipment with greater confidence and avoid overloads.

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APC Metered Rack PDU 32A Overview

As rack density rises and power budgets tighten, infrastructure teams need clearer load visibility and dependable distribution to plan growth without adding avoidable complexity.

Metered Rack Power for Dense Environments

The APC Metered Rack PDU 32A is a 0U single-phase rack PDU for high-density server, network and compute environments. It delivers up to 7.4 kW at 230V/32A and provides metered power at the rack, so operators can track consumption where capacity decisions are made.

Visibility That Supports Capacity Planning

With 36x IEC C13 and 6x IEC C19 outlets, it suits mixed equipment layouts in crowded racks. Built-in metering shows current, voltage, power and energy use, with ±3% accuracy to support practical load monitoring.

Operational Control Without Extra Switching Overhead

It integrates with EcoStruxure IT and other platforms, giving teams a simple way to monitor rack utilisation alongside wider infrastructure management. That helps reduce guesswork, improve planning discipline and support safer expansion when racks are nearing operational limits.

For a rack power distribution option that fits monitored production environments, the APC Metered Rack PDU 32A gives your team a straightforward route to clearer load management. Our team can help you assess where it fits best.

APC Metered Rack PDU 32A Key Features​

The APC Metered Rack PDU 32A is a rack power distribution product for data center and IT equipment deployments, designed to support organized power delivery and operational visibility in constrained infrastructure environments.

Rack Power Distribution

High-Density Outlet Layout
The unit provides 36 IEC C13 outlets and 6 IEC C19 outlets to distribute power across mixed rack equipment loads.

32A Power Delivery
The PDU is engineered for 32A rack deployment and supports a maximum power capacity of 7.4 kW.

Mixed Device Compatibility
The combined C13 and C19 outlet configuration supports both standard IT devices and higher-demand rack equipment on the same power strip.

Structured Rack Integration
The form factor is intended for centralized rack power distribution, helping align equipment connections within a managed cabinet environment.

Power Visibility Control

Metered Power Monitoring
Metered operation supports power awareness at the rack level, helping teams monitor distribution conditions within the cabinet.

Remote Management Access
The unit can be managed through EcoStruxure IT and other platforms for remote operational oversight.

Operational Planning Support
Measured power data helps teams assess load placement and maintain organized rack power administration.

Speak to an APC Rack PDU Specialist

If you need to simplify rack power distribution or improve visibility across mixed IT loads, our team can help match the APC Metered Rack PDU 32A to your deployment needs.

APC Metered Rack PDU 32A Technical Specifications

Full specifications for this model are listed below.

Additional information

Target Organisation Size

Enterprise

Product Tier

Standard

PDU Type

Switched

Rack Height

0U

Form Factor

Vertical

Input Voltage

230V

Input Plug Type

IEC60309

Phase Type

Single Phase

Outlet Type

C13/C19

Number of Outlets

24

Switched Outlets

Yes

Outlet Metering

Yes

Network Management Support

SNMP / Web UI

Environmental Monitoring Support

Yes

LCD Display

Yes

Surge Protection

No

Power Capacity (kW)

7.4kW

Power Capacity (Amps)

32A

Locking Outlets

Yes

Redundant Power Support

No

Dimensions

1619 x 56 x 46mm

Environmental Rating

IP20

Operating Temperature

0–45°C

Management Platform

EcoStruxure IT

Warranty

2 Years

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APC Metered Rack PDU 32A Deployment Scenarios

The APC Metered Rack PDU 32A provides rack-level power distribution and load visibility for teams that need to track consumption accurately in standard single-phase racks. It suits controlled environments where capacity planning matters more than remote switching.

Data Centre Server Racks

In dense server racks, operations teams need clear load data before adding new systems or refresh equipment. This metered PDU helps prevent circuit overloading and gives planners the visibility they need to grow rack capacity with confidence.

Telecom Network and Communications Racks

Telecom operators often manage racks where power use must be monitored closely, but outlet switching is unnecessary. This unit gives straightforward rack-level consumption data, supporting simple distribution in network and communications cabinets.

Software Development Lab and Compute Racks

Development labs can push circuits hard during testing, builds, and compute-heavy sessions. Metered distribution makes it easier to see what each rack is drawing and keep spare capacity available for additional equipment.

Finance Infrastructure Racks

Financial services teams need controlled rack growth and clear evidence of available headroom. This PDU supports measured expansion by replacing guesswork with visible power usage, which helps reduce unplanned constraints in production-support racks.

Healthcare Server and Comms Rooms

Healthcare environments need safe expansion for server and communications equipment without adding complexity. Rack-level metering helps technical teams monitor utilisation and plan additional hardware while keeping day-to-day power management simple.

Planning an APC Metered Rack PDU 32A Deployment?

We can help design and deploy APC Metered Rack PDU 32A units across server, telecoms, development, finance, and healthcare racks, with practical guidance on sizing, placement, and power planning.

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