APC Metered Rack PDU 0U 32A 3-Phase

The APC AP8886 Metered Rack PDU is built for dense rack environments that need reliable, visible power distribution. Its three-phase design and rack-level metering help support higher load capacity while making utilisation and phase balance easier to manage.

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APC Metered Rack PDU 32A 3-Phase Overview

As racks become denser and power demands rise, infrastructure teams need distribution that keeps capacity visible and phase loading under control without adding operational friction.

Rack Power Distribution for High-Density Environments

The APC Metered Rack PDU 32A 3-Phase is built for dense server, network, and lab racks where available power and outlet count shape deployment options. It delivers 22 kW at 230 V / 32 A and provides a mix of 30x IEC C13 and 12x IEC C19 outlets for mixed equipment populations.

Designed for Visibility at the Rack

Its 3-phase design supports the practical need to spread load across phases and keep rack-level consumption easier to manage. The metered format gives operators the visibility needed to plan additions with more confidence and track utilisation against capacity.

Operational Fit for Growing Infrastructure

That makes it a practical choice where more systems must fit into the same footprint, from compute-heavy racks to power-intensive network rows. It helps maintain orderly expansion while keeping power use and phase balance easier to govern.

Our team can help you assess whether the APC Metered Rack PDU 32A 3-Phase suits your rack design and management requirements.

APC Metered Rack PDU 32A 3-Phase Key Features​

The APC Metered Rack PDU 32A 3-Phase provides rack-level power distribution for enterprise IT environments, supporting controlled deployment, capacity planning, and operational visibility across demanding infrastructure racks.

Rack Power Distribution Control

Three-Phase Power Delivery
The PDU is designed for three-phase rack power distribution, supporting infrastructure that requires balanced electrical delivery in enterprise environments.

High-Capacity Load Support
It delivers up to 22 kW at 230 V and 32 A, providing a defined power envelope for rack deployment planning.

Metered Power Visibility
Metering supports rack-level power awareness so operators can monitor electrical usage against available capacity.

Enterprise Rack Integration
The unit fits into managed rack environments where standardized power distribution is part of the infrastructure architecture.

Operational Oversight And Management

Remote Management Access
Remote management through EcoStruxure IT and other platforms enables centralized oversight of the PDU within broader infrastructure operations.

Capacity Planning Support
Metered visibility helps teams align rack loading with available power resources before deployment and during ongoing operation.

Distributed Infrastructure Control
The management model supports coordinated monitoring of rack power assets across enterprise environments.

Speak to an APC Power Specialist

If you need to align rack power capacity with remote oversight requirements, our APC experts can help define a deployment approach around this metered three-phase PDU.

APC Metered Rack PDU 32A 3-Phase Technical Specifications

Full specifications for this model are listed below.

Additional information

Target Organisation Size

Enterprise

Product Tier

Flagship

PDU Type

Switched Metered-by-Outlet

Rack Height

0U

Form Factor

Vertical

Input Voltage

230V

Input Plug Type

IEC60309

Phase Type

Three Phase

Outlet Type

C13/C19

Number of Outlets

42

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)

22kW

Power Capacity (Amps)

32A

Locking Outlets

Yes

Redundant Power Support

No

Dimensions

1829 x 56 x 51mm

Environmental Rating

IP20

Operating Temperature

0–45°C

Management Platform

EcoStruxure IT

Warranty

2 Years

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APC Metered Rack PDU 32A 3-Phase Deployment Scenarios

The APC Metered Rack PDU 32A 3-Phase is designed for dense rack deployments that need higher available power, clear load visibility and orderly distribution across multiple systems. It suits environments where expansion pressure, phase balance and rack-level monitoring all matter.

High-Density Data Centre Racks

In data centre racks filled with servers, storage and network gear, available capacity can disappear quickly. This PDU gives infrastructure teams more headroom for denser builds while showing how demand is spread across all three phases.

Telecoms Routing and Switching Enclosures

Telecoms racks often combine high-port-count switching, routing and communications hardware in tight spaces. Three-phase power improves usable rack capacity, while metering helps operations teams track loading and reduce the risk of uneven phase demand.

Software Development Compute and Lab Racks

Development labs and shared compute racks can carry many systems at once, especially during testing and integration work. The AP8886 provides the outlet density and power capacity needed for these mixed environments, with visibility that supports practical capacity planning.

Media Production, Storage and Render Infrastructure

Media and entertainment facilities often run power-hungry render nodes, storage arrays and production equipment from the same rack. This PDU supports heavier demand than typical office IT and helps teams keep three-phase distribution under control.

Finance Infrastructure Expansion Racks

In finance, larger application and infrastructure racks must keep growing without creating power bottlenecks. This PDU gives teams monitored, higher-capacity distribution, making it easier to add equipment while maintaining clearer control over load and phase balance.

Planning an APC Metered Rack PDU 32A 3-Phase Deployment?

We can help design and deploy the right rack power layout for your environment, including load planning, phase balancing and practical installation support for data centres, telecoms, development labs, media stacks and finance infrastructure.

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