APC by Schneider Electric APDU11351SW Advanced Switched 3-Phase Rack PDU
Overview
The APDU11351SW is APC by Schneider Electric's advanced switched rack PDU built for dense, power-hungry equipment rooms and data center deployments that run three-phase 208V infrastructure. Rated at 8,600 VA with a 30A NEMA L21-30P input, it delivers individually switched control over 48 outlets — giving operations teams the ability to cycle power to a specific server, switch, or recorder without touching adjacent gear. If you manage a rack-dense security operations center, a network closet running NVRs and PoE switches, or a broader IT infrastructure mix, this PDU gives you metered and switched control at the outlet level rather than forcing a full-circuit shutdown. Explore the full APC by Schneider Electric power management catalog for complementary UPS and infrastructure products.
Key Features
- 8,600 VA / 8.6kW Load Capacity at 208V 3-Phase: Sized for high-density rack loads — a full cabinet of 1U servers or a mix of NVRs, PoE switches, and storage appliances can run comfortably without approaching the 30A circuit limit. Three-phase balancing reduces per-leg stress compared to single-phase PDUs at equivalent load. See our rack power management category for comparison options.
- 48 Switched Outlets (C13/C15/C19/C21 mix): Twenty-four outlets support C13, C15, C19, and C21 connector types plus an additional 24 C13/C15 outlets — covering everything from 1U rack servers (C13) to high-draw storage or UPS bypass connections (C19/C21). Outlet-level switching means a frozen NVR or misbehaving appliance gets a remote power cycle in seconds, not a truck roll.
- 1% Metering Accuracy: Real load data at 1% accuracy lets you catch capacity creep before a circuit trips. Knowing actual draw versus rated draw is the difference between a planned upgrade and an unplanned outage — especially relevant in security environments where NVR and camera infrastructure runs 24/7.
- Gigabit Ethernet + Network Port Sharing (32 PDUs): A single 10/100/1000 Ethernet port plus two link ports enables network port sharing across up to 32 PDUs on one IP address. In a large data hall or multi-rack deployment, this eliminates the need for a dedicated management IP per PDU — a real reduction in network switch port consumption and IPAM overhead. Browse our network switches for PoE and management switch options to pair with this PDU.
- NEMA L21-30P Input Plug, 10 ft. Cord: The L21-30P is the standard three-phase 30A twist-lock for North American data center environments. The 10 ft. (3 m) cord provides enough slack to reach a floor-level PDU panel or overhead busway without extension hardware — confirm your panel-to-rack distance before ordering if your raised floor tile spacing is tight.
- Operating Temperature Up to 60°C (140°F): Rated for high-ambient environments, this PDU won't derate in a warm equipment room or a poorly cooled edge location. Most enterprise gear derate or alarm at 45°C; a PDU that stays operational to 60°C gives you headroom in thermal edge cases.
- Individual Outlet Control for Remote Management: Switched PDUs in this class allow administrators to sequence power-on order (preventing inrush current spikes), remotely reboot hung devices, and enforce outlet-level access policies — capabilities that matter in unmanned or remotely managed facilities where physical access requires a dispatch.
Integration and Compatibility
The APDU11351SW integrates into APC's EcoStruxure IT and Network Management Card ecosystem, enabling centralized monitoring alongside other APC infrastructure. The network port sharing feature — supporting up to 32 PDUs on a single IP — is specifically designed for environments with dense PDU deployments across multiple cabinets, reducing management complexity significantly. The outlet mix (C13 through C21) covers the full range of IEC connector types used in modern rack equipment, from standard 1U servers to high-draw storage arrays. For UPS integration, pairing this PDU downstream of an APC 3-phase UPS maintains the management ecosystem and simplifies alarm correlation. Consult your facilities team to confirm the building's 208V 3-phase panel has a free 30A L21-30P circuit before installation — this PDU does not ship with a step-down transformer or voltage conversion capability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What input plug does the APDU11351SW use, and what panel circuit is required?
A: The APDU11351SW uses a NEMA L21-30P input plug — the standard North American three-phase 30A twist-lock. You need a dedicated 208V 3-phase 30A circuit at the panel. Confirm your facility's panel has this circuit type before ordering.
Q: How many outlets does the APDU11351SW provide, and what connector types are included?
A: The APDU11351SW provides 48 total outlets. Twenty-four support C13, C15, C19, and C21 connector types, and an additional 24 support C13 and C15 connections — covering the full range from standard 1U server power cords to high-draw storage and networking equipment.
Q: Can multiple APDU11351SW units share a single network connection?
A: Yes. The APDU11351SW includes one gigabit Ethernet port and two link ports that support APC's Network Port Sharing feature for up to 32 PDUs on a single IP address. This significantly reduces the number of network switch ports and IP addresses required in large multi-rack deployments.
Q: What is the metering accuracy of the APDU11351SW?
A: The APDU11351SW meters power at 1% accuracy. This level of precision is sufficient for capacity planning and load balancing decisions — you can trust the readings for identifying circuits approaching their limits before an outage occurs.
Q: What is the maximum operating temperature for the APDU11351SW?
A: The APDU11351SW is rated for operating temperatures up to 60°C (140°F), which provides meaningful headroom in warm equipment rooms or edge deployments where ambient temperatures can exceed normal data center ranges.
Q: What is the total power capacity of the APDU11351SW?
A: The APDU11351SW is rated at 8,600 VA (8.6kW) at 208V, 30A three-phase input — sufficient for a high-density rack of servers, NVRs, PoE switches, and storage without approaching circuit limits under typical mixed loads.
The APDU11351SW is the unit I reach for when a deployment has a dense rack of mixed security and IT gear — NVRs, PoE switches, storage nodes — all on 208V 3-phase, and the operations team needs outlet-level control without walking into the machine room at 2 AM. The 8,600 VA capacity and 30A L21-30P input cover a fully loaded 42U rack without derating, and the 1% metering accuracy means you can actually trust the load readings for capacity planning rather than treating them as rough estimates.
Technical Highlights:
- Network Port Sharing (32 PDUs): One IP address covers up to 32 PDUs via the gigabit Ethernet plus two link ports — in a 10-cabinet row that's one switch port and one DHCP lease instead of ten, which matters when your network team is already managing hundreds of management IPs.
- 48 Switched Outlets with C13/C15/C19/C21 Mix: The outlet variety eliminates the need for IEC adapter cables — C19 for high-draw storage, C13 for standard servers, all individually switched so a single frozen appliance gets cycled without disrupting adjacent devices.
- 60°C Operating Temperature: Most PDUs derate significantly above 40–45°C. Rated to 60°C, this unit handles hot-aisle temperatures in poorly cooled edge locations or transitional facility spaces without triggering thermal alarms or reducing available load.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify the local panel has a free 208V 3-phase 30A NEMA L21-30P breaker before the unit ships — the 10 ft. cord gives you flexibility on placement, but the input plug is non-negotiable and adapters introduce risk at this amperage.
- Network Port Sharing requires APC's link cable between PDUs in the chain; the two link ports are for daisy-chaining, not standard Ethernet — don't plan to plug them into your access switch.
This PDU earns its place in a security operations center or colocation cage where the rack holds a mix of NVRs, high-channel-count PoE switches, and edge compute — specifically where remote outlet cycling is the difference between a 5-minute recovery and a 2-hour dispatch.
