APC by Schneider Electric APDU11452ME Advanced Metered 3-Phase Rack PDU
Overview
The APC by Schneider Electric APDU11452ME is a 3-phase advanced metered rack PDU delivering 17.3kW at 208V/60A — engineered for high-density data center cabinets where per-outlet visibility and load balancing across phases are non-negotiable. If you're managing racks packed with blade servers, storage arrays, or high-draw network gear and need real-time current draw per phase without deploying a separate monitoring overlay, this is the unit to evaluate. The IEC 60309 60A 3P+PE input plug connects directly to your facility's three-phase distribution without adapters, and a 10-foot (3m) cord gives enough slack for most overhead or underfloor routing scenarios.
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Key Features
- 17.3kW / 208V / 60A Three-Phase Input: At 17.3kW continuous capacity across a 3-phase 208V feed, this PDU handles fully-loaded high-density rack configurations without derating concerns — a meaningful distinction when you're running dual-corded servers that each draw 1–2kW and need headroom to spare.
- 42 Outlets — Mixed C13/C15/C19/C21 Configuration: The outlet mix (21 outlets in one bank, 21 in another, spanning C13/C15/C19/C21 receptacles) covers both standard IEC C14-corded 1U servers and high-draw C20-corded PDUs, UPS units, and storage gear. You don't have to carry adapter cords to support mixed equipment generations in the same rack.
- ±1% Metering Accuracy: Revenue-grade ±1% accuracy on current measurement means the readings you see on the network interface translate directly into billing-quality capacity planning data. At this tolerance, you can confidently build load thresholds and alert policies without applying correction factors in your DCIM tool.
- Gigabit Ethernet NMC Port with Network Port Sharing (up to 32 PDUs): The onboard 10/100/1000 Ethernet port supports APC's Network Management Card ecosystem. The two link ports enable daisy-chaining up to 32 PDUs under a single IP address — in a large data center row deployment, that collapses dozens of management IPs into a handful, simplifying SNMP polling, firewall rules, and NMC firmware maintenance.
- IEC 60309 60A 3P+PE Input Plug: Industrial-grade locking connector rated for 60A — not a converted single-phase plug. This is the correct spec for facilities with dedicated 3-phase PDU receptacles in the raised floor or overhead busway. Verify your facility's whip termination before ordering.
- Operating Temperature Up to 60°C (140°F): Rated for ambient conditions up to 60°C, which covers even poorly-cooled intermediate distribution frames or edge deployments where rack temperature can climb. This isn't a spec you'll routinely push, but it confirms the unit won't throttle or alarm in a warm aisle containment breach scenario.
- 10-Foot (3m) Cord: A 10-foot cord is the standard for top-of-rack and mid-row whip routing. Long enough to reach overhead busway taps or floor-mounted receptacles in a standard 600mm floor tile grid without needing a cord extension.
Integration and Compatibility
The APDU11452ME integrates with APC's Network Management Card (NMC) platform via its onboard gigabit Ethernet port, enabling SNMP, Modbus, and RESTful API access for data center infrastructure management tools. The network port sharing architecture — two link ports supporting up to 32 PDUs per NMC — is purpose-built for row-level deployments where minimizing IP address consumption and management overhead matters. Compatible DCIM platforms that support SNMP or APC's NMC protocol can ingest per-phase and per-outlet data directly.
For deployments pairing this PDU with rack enclosures, confirm that your cabinet's power entry point and whip configuration match the IEC 60309 60A 3P+PE input. APC Netshelter racks are a natural pairing. If you're planning a new row build, also review rack power distribution options to match PDU capacity against your facility's panel circuit ratings.
For a deeper look at sizing PDUs to your actual load requirements, see the data center power planning guide before committing to a 60A 3-phase circuit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What input plug does the APDU11452ME use, and does it require a special circuit?
A: The APDU11452ME uses an IEC 60309 60A 3P+PE input plug on a 3-phase 208V circuit. This is an industrial locking connector — not a standard NEMA plug. Your facility must have a dedicated 3-phase 60A PDU receptacle or whip termination to support this unit.
Q: How many PDUs can share a single network port with this unit?
A: Up to 32 PDUs can share a single IP address using the Network Port Sharing feature via the two link ports. This allows large row deployments to consolidate management under far fewer IP addresses, reducing SNMP polling overhead and firewall complexity.
Q: What is the metering accuracy of the APDU11452ME?
A: Metering accuracy is ±1%, which is sufficient for billing-quality capacity planning and load threshold alerting in DCIM platforms without requiring correction factors.
Q: What outlet types does the APDU11452ME provide?
A: The unit provides 42 total outlets in a mixed configuration spanning C13, C15, C19, and C21 receptacles across two banks of 21 outlets each — covering both standard 1U server power cords and high-draw storage or networking gear with C20 plugs.
Q: What is the maximum operating temperature for the APDU11452ME?
A: The unit is rated for operating temperatures up to 60°C (140°F), providing headroom for warm-aisle deployments and edge locations where ambient rack temperatures may be elevated.
Q: Does the APDU11452ME include a network management card, or is it an add-on?
A: The APDU11452ME has an onboard 10/100/1000 Ethernet port integrated into the unit — no separate NMC card purchase is required for network connectivity and metering access.
The APDU11452ME sits in the right slot for data center row deployments where 3-phase load balancing and accurate per-phase metering are requirements, not nice-to-haves. The ±1% metering accuracy is the spec I'd anchor on here — most metered PDUs in this class run ±2%, and that gap matters when you're using PDU readings as the primary input to capacity planning models rather than just a rough sanity check.
Technical Highlights:
- 17.3kW / 60A 3-Phase Capacity: Sufficient headroom for fully-loaded high-density cabinets; at 208V 3-phase, 17.3kW supports dual-corded server deployments without derating the circuit below safe thresholds.
- Network Port Sharing — Up to 32 Units per IP: Two link ports daisy-chain up to 32 PDUs under one NMC address, which in a 10-row, 3-PDU-per-rack deployment can collapse 60+ management IPs into two — a real operational simplification for SNMP-based DCIM integrations.
- Mixed C13/C15/C19/C21 Outlet Bank: 42 outlets across IEC outlet types in two 21-outlet banks eliminates the need for outlet adapters when mixing server generations and storage hardware in the same rack — a common scenario in refresh cycles.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm your facility's PDU whip termination is IEC 60309 60A 3P+PE before deploying — this unit will not connect to a NEMA L21-30 or L15-30 circuit without a wiring change at the panel, which is outside the PDU's scope.
- Network Port Sharing requires all daisy-chained PDUs to be on the same firmware revision and NMC generation — mixed NMC hardware revisions in a chain can cause instability; audit your existing PDU inventory before expanding a shared-port row.
This unit is well-suited for new high-density row builds in co-location or enterprise data centers where the facility has 3-phase 208V distribution infrastructure already in place and the operations team needs metering data accurate enough to feed DCIM capacity thresholds directly, without manual calibration offsets.
