APC Rack Power Distribution Units (Metered Rack PDUs) optimize energy usage and protect circuits through active measurement data collection. Users can set custom alarm thresholds; warnings for potential circuit overloads are displayed in real-time on the device and can be sent to remote systems. Metered Rack PDUs provide data on energy consumption, enabling data center managers to make informed decisions about load distribution and proper sizing of IT environments, ultimately reducing overall operating costs.

The devices come with numerous features and characteristics: monitoring of active power, connections for temperature/humidity sensors, IEC outlets with locking mechanisms, and ultra-flat circuit breakers. Configuration of the Metered Rack PDUs is done via a secure web connection or SNMP/Telnet interface. Complementary management solutions include APC platforms for centralized management such as InfraStruxure Central, Operations, Capacity, and Energy Efficiency.

Set thresholds for triggering alarms to prevent circuit overloads. Visual alarms and notifications sent over the network alert users to potential issues.

Various inputs and outputs for distributing 120 V, 208 V, or 230 V mains voltage across multiple outlets provide users the flexibility to adapt to different power requirements. The devices support up to 14.4 kW of power per branch whip.