APC by Schneider Electric APDU11350ME Advanced Metered 3-Phase Rack PDU
Overview
The APDU11350ME is a 3-phase advanced metered rack PDU built for high-density data center and enterprise rack environments that demand accurate power visibility without deploying a network port to every unit. At 17.3KW (30A, 415V 3-phase), it handles the power loads typical of fully populated compute and storage racks — and its 1% metering accuracy means the readings you see in your monitoring dashboard reflect what's actually flowing, not a rough estimate. If you're managing network infrastructure and power distribution across a dense rack deployment, this is the unit to evaluate.
Key Features
- 17.3KW / 30A Load Capacity at 415V 3-Phase: Sized for high-density racks running servers, storage arrays, or network gear. The IEC 60309 30A 3P+N+PE input plug is the international standard for rack PDU whips — no adapter gymnastics in a properly provisioned data hall.
- 48 Mixed Outlet Configuration: Two banks of 24 outlets each, supporting C13, C15, C19, and C21 receptacles. This outlet mix covers standard server power cords (C13/C14), high-temp connections (C15), and high-current equipment (C19/C21) — a single PDU that doesn't force you to standardize on one connector type across diverse hardware.
- 1% Metering Accuracy: At 1% accuracy, power readings are precise enough for chargeback billing, capacity planning, and PUE calculations. Facilities teams and finance can use the data with confidence — this isn't a rough ballpark reading.
- Gigabit Ethernet + Network Port Sharing (NPS) for up to 32 Units: One 10/100/1000 network port on the master unit supports NPS across up to 32 PDUs, sharing a single IP address across an entire row. In large deployments, that's 31 fewer IP addresses and network switch ports to provision — a real infrastructure cost reduction. Internal links to your power distribution planning resources apply here.
- Operating Temperature Up to 60°C (140°F): PDUs in high-density racks can see elevated ambient temps. The 60°C rated operating ceiling means the unit won't derate or fault out in a hot-aisle/cold-aisle deployment running near thermal limits — a spec worth checking against your rack thermal model.
- 10 ft. (3 m) Input Cord: The 3-meter whip gives sufficient reach from the PDU to a floor-mounted or overhead busway feed without extension — standard for most two-post and four-post rack configurations.
- 400V and 415V Input Voltage Support: Compatible with both 400V (European IEC standard) and 415V (UK/Asia-Pacific standard) 3-phase supplies, making this unit deployable across international data center facilities without sourcing region-specific hardware.
Integration and Compatibility
The APDU11350ME integrates with APC's EcoStruxure IT and Network Management Card ecosystem for centralized monitoring and alerting across large PDU deployments. The NPS architecture — two link ports per unit in addition to the primary gigabit port — lets you daisy-chain up to 32 rack PDUs on a single network segment, which simplifies DCIM integration and reduces switch port consumption substantially. For environments running mixed power management platforms, the unit supports SNMP and standard protocols typical of APC's Netshelter PDU line. Pair with compatible APC rack enclosures and cable management for a complete Netshelter infrastructure solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What input plug does the APDU11350ME use?
A: The APDU11350ME uses an IEC 60309 30A 3P+N+PE input plug, which is the standard for 3-phase rack PDU whips in commercial and enterprise data center environments.
Q: How many PDUs can share a single network port using Network Port Sharing?
A: Up to 32 PDUs can share one IP address using APC's Network Port Sharing (NPS) feature. The APDU11350ME provides one gigabit Ethernet port plus two link ports specifically for this purpose.
Q: What is the metering accuracy of the APDU11350ME?
A: The APDU11350ME provides 1% metering accuracy — precise enough for chargeback billing, capacity planning, and PUE reporting.
Q: Does the APDU11350ME support both 400V and 415V input?
A: Yes. The APDU11350ME accepts both 400V and 415V 3-phase input, making it suitable for European and UK/Asia-Pacific facility power standards.
Q: What outlet types are included on the APDU11350ME?
A: The APDU11350ME provides 48 total outlets across two banks of 24, supporting C13, C15, C19, and C21 connector types — covering standard, high-temperature, and high-current device connections.
Q: What is the maximum operating temperature for the APDU11350ME?
A: The APDU11350ME is rated to operate at ambient temperatures up to 60°C (140°F), suitable for high-density rack environments with elevated thermal conditions.
The spec I keep coming back to on the APDU11350ME is the Network Port Sharing ceiling of 32 units on one gigabit port. In a 10- or 20-row data center deployment, that translates directly into switch port budgets and IP management overhead — two line items that add up fast when you're provisioning at scale. At 17.3KW per PDU, you're handling the power load of a densely populated compute row, and the 1% metering accuracy means your monitoring data is actually usable for capacity decisions rather than directional guesses.
Technical Highlights:
- 1% Metering Accuracy: Tight enough for chargeback billing and PUE calculations — facilities finance teams can use this data directly without applying a correction factor.
- 48-Outlet Mixed C13/C15/C19/C21 Configuration: Covers the full range of enterprise server and storage power cord types in a single PDU — avoids the need to stock or provision outlet-specific variants per rack.
- 60°C Operating Ceiling: Hot-aisle containment and high-density rack thermals can easily push ambient past 45°C; the 60°C rating gives you a meaningful safety margin before the PDU becomes a failure point.
Deployment Considerations:
- The IEC 60309 30A 3P+N+PE input requires that your facility's whip connectors match — verify panel and PDU connector compatibility before rack installation, especially in retrofit environments where existing whips may be sized for lower-amperage units.
- NPS daisy-chaining up to 32 units requires careful link-port cable management; document the chain topology during installation or troubleshooting a single failed link port mid-chain becomes time-consuming in a fully loaded row.
The APDU11350ME is the right fit for enterprise data centers and colocation facilities running 415V 3-phase distribution where per-PDU IP addresses are a constraint and chargeback-grade metering accuracy is a compliance or billing requirement — not a bonus.
