APC by Schneider Electric APDU11350SM Advanced Switched Metered Outlet Rack PDU
Overview
The APC by Schneider Electric APDU11350SM is a 0U three-phase switched metered outlet rack PDU designed for high-density data center and server room deployments where per-outlet control, branch-level metering, and intelligent remote management are non-negotiable. Rated at 17.3KW (34,600 VA) across a 400V/60A three-phase feed, it delivers the raw capacity to power fully loaded rack PDU environments — compute-dense rows, GPU clusters, or mixed-load cabinets — without requiring a separate power supply or additional management module.
This unit sits in the APC by Schneider Electric Netshelter Advanced PDU line, which targets enterprise-grade power distribution where basic metering falls short and operators need outlet-level switching to remotely cycle locked-up servers, stagger boot sequences, or enforce load policies without dispatching a technician.
Key Features
- 17.3KW / 34,600 VA Three-Phase Capacity: A 400V three-phase input at 60A means this PDU can carry full-rack compute loads that would saturate multiple single-phase units. In practice, this is the right capacity tier for blade chassis, high-density hyperconverged nodes, or AI inference racks pulling 10–16KW sustained — you have headroom rather than running near the breaker trip point.
- 42 AC Outlets — Four Receptacle Types (C13, C15, C19, C21): The mix of C13, C15, C19, and C21 connectors matters in mixed hardware environments. C15 handles high-temperature equipment (switches, some UPS-adjacent gear) where standard C13 cords are rated too low; C19/C21 cover high-current server PSUs and PDU-chained devices. Having all four types on a single unit eliminates the adapter proliferation that creates cable-management headaches and potential loose-connection faults in production racks.
- Switched Outlet Control (Per-Outlet): Per-outlet switching lets you remotely power-cycle an unresponsive server, sequence startup order across a rack to protect upstream UPS capacity, or de-energize a specific outlet for maintenance — without touching adjacent live equipment. This is the feature that separates this unit from basic metered PDUs and justifies its position in data center power infrastructure requiring remote hands reduction.
- NMC3 Management Platform with 5x RJ-45 Ethernet Ports: The NMC3 (Network Management Card 3) is APC's current-generation embedded controller. Five RJ-45 ports — not one — support network segmentation, dual-network or out-of-band management topologies, and higher-availability architectures. This matters in colocation or multi-tenant environments where management traffic must be isolated from production networks. NMC3 also supports HTTPS, SNMPv3, RADIUS, and modern cybersecurity baselines that NMC2 deployments couldn't satisfy.
- Metered Outlet-Level Monitoring: Branch-level and per-outlet current metering gives operations teams live load data without relying on IPMI polling or out-of-band server agents. Proactive load balancing across phases becomes data-driven rather than guesswork — you see exactly which outlets are pulling how much before a phase imbalance trips a breaker.
- 0U Vertical Form Factor: Zero rack-unit footprint means this PDU mounts vertically in the side channels of a standard 19-inch rack without consuming a single U of server or switch space. In fully populated racks, that distinction is the difference between fitting the PDU and losing two units of revenue-generating compute.
- 50/60 Hz Input Compatibility: Dual-frequency support (50/60 Hz) makes the APDU11350SM deployable across North American and European power infrastructure without hardware substitution — relevant for multinational enterprise deployments or colocation operators managing mixed-region equipment pools.
- USB Port for Local Management: The single USB port provides a local console access path for initial configuration or recovery scenarios where the network management interface is unreachable — useful during commissioning or network outages without requiring a separate serial adapter.
- RoHS Compliance: RoHS certification confirms hazardous substance restrictions are met, which matters for enterprise procurement teams with environmental compliance mandates or EU-region deployments subject to directive requirements.
Integration and Compatibility
The APDU11350SM integrates into environments running APC's EcoStruxure IT platform, enabling DCIM-layer monitoring alongside other APC and Schneider Electric infrastructure. The NMC3 card supports industry-standard protocols (SNMP, Modbus) that feed into third-party DCIM and power management platforms. With five Ethernet ports, this unit can participate in redundant management network topologies without external switches. The four outlet types (C13/C15/C19/C21) ensure broad compatibility with standard server PSUs, network switch power inputs, and specialty high-temperature equipment — reducing the need for adapter cords that complicate audits and introduce failure points. Consider pairing with a compatible APC UPS system upstream to provide the runtime buffer that a switched PDU cannot supply on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What input voltage and phase configuration does the APDU11350SM require?
A: The APDU11350SM requires a 400V three-phase input at up to 60A, with 50/60 Hz compatibility. This is a 3PH unit — it is not compatible with single-phase circuits.
Q: How many outlets does the APDU11350SM provide, and what connector types are included?
A: It provides 42 AC outlets in four types: C13, C15, C19, and C21. This covers standard IEC server connections, high-temperature C15 applications, and high-current C19/C21 loads.
Q: Does the APDU11350SM support per-outlet switching, or only branch-level control?
A: The APDU11350SM is a switched metered outlet PDU, meaning it supports per-outlet switching — individual outlets can be remotely powered on, off, or cycled independently through the NMC3 management interface.
Q: What management platform does the APDU11350SM use, and how many network ports does it have?
A: It uses APC's NMC3 (Network Management Card 3) platform with five RJ-45 Ethernet ports, supporting network segmentation and out-of-band management topologies.
Q: Does the APDU11350SM take up rack unit space?
A: No. The APDU11350SM is a 0U device — it mounts vertically in a rack's side channel and consumes zero rack units, preserving all available U-space for compute and networking equipment.
Q: Is the APDU11350SM RoHS compliant?
A: Yes. The APDU11350SM carries RoHS compliance certification, meeting EU hazardous substance restrictions for deployments with environmental compliance requirements.
The APDU11350SM is the unit I recommend when a customer needs outlet-level switching at genuine three-phase scale — 34,600 VA across a 400V/60A feed is not a spec you find on entry-tier PDUs, and the NMC3 with five Ethernet ports puts this in a different class than most competitors' single-port management cards. If you're running a high-density compute row and need both granular control and real network management flexibility, this is where the hardware earns its position.
Technical Highlights:
- 42 Mixed-Type Outlets: C13/C15/C19/C21 on one PDU eliminates adapter chains — C15 for high-temp switch gear, C19/C21 for high-current server PSUs, all on the same unit without retrofitting.
- 34,600 VA / 60A Three-Phase Input: Headroom matters at high-density. Running at 60A on a 3PH 400V feed means you're well within safe operating range on a fully loaded AI inference or blade chassis rack without tripping breakers at peak draw.
- 5x RJ-45 NMC3 Ports: Five management ports let you put this PDU on separate management VLANs or redundant management networks simultaneously — a real operational advantage in colo or multi-tenant environments where network isolation is contractually required.
Deployment Considerations:
- This unit is 400V three-phase only — confirm your facility's power distribution provides 3PH at 400V before specifying. It is not field-configurable to single-phase or 208V operation.
- At 56mm wide and 75mm deep in its 0U vertical profile, verify your rack's side-channel clearance before ordering — some third-party racks have narrower vertical mounting channels than APC Netshelter standards assume.
The APDU11350SM is best matched to European or multinational data center rows running high-density compute at 400V three-phase, where operators need per-outlet switching, live load metering, and a management network that can be properly segmented — colocation providers and enterprise data centers with strict change-management and remote-hands-reduction mandates are the primary fit.
