APC Netshelter Rack PDU Advanced Switched 5.0KW 1PH 208V 30A L6-30P 40 OU - APDU11151SW

APC by Schneider Electric APDU11151SW Advanced Switched Rack PDU

Overview

The APC by Schneider Electric APDU11151SW is a 5.0KW, single-phase switched rack PDU designed for data center and server room environments where per-outlet power control and precise current metering are non-negotiable. Rated at 208V/30A with a NEMA L6-30P input plug and a 10 ft. (3 m) cord, it delivers up to 4,992 VA of usable capacity — enough headroom for a fully loaded 40U cabinet without pushing close to the breaker threshold on every startup. If your team has ever had to walk the floor to power-cycle a locked-up device at 2 a.m., a switched PDU like this eliminates that trip. Explore the full APC by Schneider Electric power management catalog for complementary solutions.

Key Features

• Switched Outlet Control: Individual outlet switching means you can remotely power-cycle any connected device — servers, storage, or networking gear — without touching the rack. For remote sites or after-hours support scenarios, this is the operational difference between a five-minute fix and a truck roll.
• 5.0KW / 4,992 VA Load Capacity at 208V 30A: Running on 208V rather than 120V lets you pull more real power from a 30A circuit. At 4,992 VA usable capacity, this PDU supports densely loaded racks while keeping you safely below the 80% continuous-load threshold that the NEC and most facilities managers require.
• 1% Metering Accuracy: Knowing your actual load to within 1% matters when you're capacity-planning across dozens of racks or troubleshooting phantom circuit-breaker trips. This level of precision supports meaningful power budgeting — not just approximate guesswork from nameplate ratings.
• 20 Mixed-Format Output Connections (C13/C15/C19/C21): The outlet mix accommodates standard 1U/2U servers (C13/C14), high-temperature-tolerant loads like PDUs and switches (C15/C16), and high-density computing requiring C19/C20 connections. You're not forced to use adapters for equipment with different plug formats, which reduces a common point of failure in high-density deployments.
• Gigabit Ethernet with Network Port Sharing (NPS) for up to 32 PDUs: A single 10/100/1000 Ethernet port plus two NPS link ports let you daisy-chain up to 32 PDUs under one IP address. For large installations, that means managing a full row of 32 PDUs through a single network management point — dramatically fewer IPs to assign, fewer firewall rules to maintain, and simpler credential management.
• Operating Temperature Up to 60°C (140°F): Rack environments near the top of hot-aisle/cold-aisle setups can see elevated ambient temps. This PDU is rated to operate at up to 60°C, so thermal performance at the top of a warm cabinet won't be a reliability concern.
• 10 ft. (3 m) Input Cord: The 3-meter cord gives you enough slack to route cleanly from a floor-mounted or overhead busway to the PDU without forcing awkward cable management. Shorter cords on competitive units are a common frustration in high-density rows — this avoids that.

Integration & Compatibility

The APDU11151SW connects via standard gigabit Ethernet and is built for integration with rack PDU management platforms and DCIM tools. The network port sharing architecture supports up to 32 units per managed IP — a meaningful advantage in facilities running structured data center infrastructure where IP address space and switch port density are constrained resources. The L6-30P input plug mates with standard 208V 30A single-phase circuits common in North American data centers and co-location facilities. Pair with compatible APC UPS systems upstream for a complete power chain, and with a managed network switch to give the PDU's Ethernet port full VLAN and access-control treatment. The NEMA L6-30P to L6-30R circuit is a common PDU infrastructure standard — verify your whip termination before ordering if your PDU branch circuits use a different outlet format.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input plug does the APDU11151SW use, and what circuit type does it require?

A: The APDU11151SW uses a NEMA L6-30P input plug and requires a 208V single-phase 30A circuit. This is a standard configuration for North American data center and co-location environments. The input cord is 10 ft. (3 m) long.

Q: How many outlets does the APDU11151SW provide, and what connector types are included?

A: The APDU11151SW provides 20 output connections. The outlet mix includes C13, C15, C19, and C21 connectors, accommodating standard servers (C13), high-temperature-tolerant equipment (C15), and high-density compute requiring C19/C21 connections.

Q: How accurate is the power metering on the APDU11151SW?

A: The APDU11151SW meters power to within 1% accuracy. This supports meaningful load monitoring and capacity planning rather than rough estimates based on equipment nameplates.

Q: Can the APDU11151SW be managed alongside other PDUs under a single IP address?

A: Yes. The APDU11151SW supports APC's Network Port Sharing (NPS) technology, allowing up to 32 PDUs to be daisy-chained and managed under a single IP address via one 10/100/1000 Ethernet port and two NPS link ports.

Q: What is the maximum operating temperature for the APDU11151SW?

A: The APDU11151SW is rated for operation up to 60°C (140°F), making it suitable for high-ambient-temperature rack environments such as those found at the top of hot-aisle/cold-aisle configurations.

Q: What is the usable power capacity of the APDU11151SW?

A: The APDU11151SW delivers up to 4,992 VA (5.0KW) at 208V/30A. Following the 80% continuous-load best practice, plan for a sustained maximum of approximately 3,994 VA to avoid nuisance tripping.

James Everett

The APDU11151SW is the PDU I'd specify for a mid-density 208V data center row where remote power cycling and precise current visibility are both requirements — not just nice-to-haves. The 1% metering accuracy is what sets this apart from basic monitored units: when you're capacity-planning a row with 10+ racks and need to know actual draw rather than derated nameplate estimates, that precision directly informs whether you can add another blade chassis without hitting the facility breaker threshold.

Technical Highlights:

• Network Port Sharing (32 PDUs per IP): In a 10-rack row with 3 PDUs per rack, NPS cuts your managed IP count from 30 to 1. That's 29 fewer switch ports to budget, 29 fewer firewall ACL entries, and a single credential rotation event instead of 30. For facilities teams running structured DCIM, this is a real operational reduction.
• 4,992 VA at 208V/30A: The 208V input means you're extracting nearly twice the real power from the same 30A circuit compared to a 120V PDU. At 80% continuous load, you're planning around ~3,994 VA sustained — enough for a fully loaded 2U server row without running at trip-risk margins.
• 60°C Operating Rating: Hot-aisle containment can push ambient temps well above 40°C at the top of the rack. Most PDUs derate or void warranty above 45°C — this unit's 60°C ceiling gives you real margin in contained or poorly cooled environments.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify your PDU branch whip terminates in a NEMA L6-30R receptacle before the APDU11151SW arrives on site — the L6-30P plug is correct for North American 208V single-phase, but co-location facilities sometimes provision CS8265C or IEC 309 outlets on higher-density circuits; an adapter will be needed if so.
• The 10 ft. cord is adequate for most overhead busway or in-row PDU cabinet setups, but in deep (1200mm) cabinets with floor-mounted whips, measure the routing path before assuming the cord reaches without strain.

Deploy the APDU11151SW in co-location or enterprise data center rows running 208V infrastructure where remote outlet-level control replaces after-hours physical access, and where 1% metering accuracy supports formal capacity management rather than rule-of-thumb load estimation.