APC by Schneider Electric APDU11450ME Advanced Metered Rack PDU 34.6KW 3PH 415V
The APDU11450ME is a high-density, 3-phase advanced metered rack PDU engineered for data centers and enterprise server rooms where granular power visibility and high-capacity load distribution are non-negotiable. Rated at 34,600 VA across a 415V 3-phase input, it handles serious compute and storage densities without requiring multiple lower-capacity units — one PDU covers a fully loaded high-density cabinet. If you're provisioning network infrastructure or rack power distribution for a dense server deployment, this unit belongs in the conversation early.
Key Features
- 34.6KW / 60A Load Capacity at 415V 3-Phase: Supports full-density racks with power-hungry compute, storage, or networking gear. The 60A input via NEMA L6-30P means you're drawing near-full cabinet capacity without paralleling PDUs — fewer units, simpler cable management, lower failure surface area.
- 1% Metering Accuracy: Outlet-level or inlet-level readings within 1% give you trustworthy data for chargeback, capacity planning, and anomaly detection. Guesswork on power draw is how you get surprise overloads — 1% accuracy closes that gap for any data center infrastructure team managing SLA commitments.
- 42 Output Connections (21 C13/C15 + 21 C13/C15/C19/C21): Mixed IEC outlet groupings cover standard servers (C13), high-draw compute (C19), and specialty loads (C21) without adapters. The outlet mix handles heterogeneous racks — blade servers alongside GPU nodes alongside storage arrays.
- Gigabit Ethernet Network Port with 2-Port Sharing: The onboard 10/100/1000 Ethernet port connects to your DCIM or NMS platform for remote monitoring without a dedicated management server. Network Port Sharing supports up to 32 PDUs on a single IP — critical for reducing IP address consumption in managed data halls.
- Up to 60°C Operating Temperature: Rated to 140°F operating ambient, this unit stays functional in hot-aisle/cold-aisle configurations that run warm by design — no derating required in moderately elevated thermal environments.
- 10 ft. (3 m) Input Cord: The 3-meter cord reaches overhead busway or floor-mounted distribution panels without extension hardware in standard 600mm-deep cabinet rows — eliminating a common site-survey oversight.
Integration and Compatibility
The APDU11450ME integrates with APC's EcoStruxure IT platform and third-party DCIM systems via its gigabit network interface. The two link ports enable rack PDU daisy-chaining for network port sharing across up to 32 units — a meaningful consolidation for large deployments. The 415V 3-phase input is standard in international and European data center infrastructure, so confirm your local feed voltage matches before ordering. NEMA L6-30P input plug — verify your PDU panel or busway tap is compatible at installation planning stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What input plug does the APDU11450ME use?
A: The APDU11450ME uses a NEMA L6-30P input plug on a 10 ft. (3 m) cord. Verify your distribution panel or busway tap accepts this connector before installation.
Q: How many PDUs can share a single network port?
A: Up to 32 PDUs can share a single IP address using the two link ports and APC Network Port Sharing — reducing IP overhead significantly in large data hall deployments.
Q: What is the metering accuracy of the APDU11450ME?
A: Metering accuracy is 1%, suitable for chargeback billing, capacity planning, and reliable overload detection.
Q: What outlet types are included?
A: The unit provides 42 total outlets: 21 C13/C15 and 21 C13/C15/C19/C21 — covering standard servers, high-draw compute (C19), and specialty loads (C21).
Q: What is the maximum operating temperature?
A: The APDU11450ME is rated for operation up to 60°C (140°F), suitable for warm-aisle data center configurations.
The APDU11450ME is built for deployments where power density is high and metering accuracy actually matters for billing or capacity headroom decisions. The 34,600 VA / 60A input at 415V 3-phase is the spec that tells you what rack environments this belongs in — high-density compute, colocation cabinets, or any infrastructure where a single PDU needs to carry a full cabinet load without a second unit paralleled alongside it.
Technical Highlights:
- 1% Metering Accuracy: At this accuracy level, power readings are usable for actual chargeback invoicing — not just rough capacity estimates. In multi-tenant colo environments, that distinction matters operationally.
- 32-PDU Network Port Sharing: Two link ports support up to 32 units per IP — in a 100-cabinet data hall, that's three IP addresses managing the entire PDU layer rather than 100. Simplifies DCIM integration and VLAN planning considerably.
- 42 Mixed IEC Outlets: The C13/C15/C19/C21 mix means you're not adaptering high-draw nodes. C19 directly feeds blade enclosures and GPU servers; C21 handles specialty PDU-fed equipment — no field modifications needed for a heterogeneous rack.
Deployment Considerations:
- The NEMA L6-30P plug and 415V 3-phase input are standard for international and European data center feeds — confirm local panel compatibility during site survey, not at installation day.
- The 10 ft. cord reaches standard overhead busway in most 600mm-deep cabinet rows, but measure your tap-to-PDU run before assuming adequacy in non-standard rack orientations.
The APDU11450ME fits best in colocation deployments, high-density enterprise server rooms, and international data center builds where 415V 3-phase infrastructure is already in place and per-outlet metering data feeds a real DCIM or chargeback workflow.
