APC Netshelter Rack PDU Advanced Switched Metered Outlet 5.0KW 1PH 208V 30A - APDU11151SM

APC by Schneider Electric APDU11151SM Advanced Switched Metered Outlet Rack PDU

Overview

The APDU11151SM is APC's high-density, zero-rack-unit switched metered outlet PDU rated for 5.0 kW single-phase 208V at 30A — purpose-built for dense data center cabinets, colocation deployments, and enterprise server rooms where per-outlet switching and individual circuit metering matter. Unlike basic metered PDUs that only report aggregate load, the APDU11151SM gives operators outlet-level on/off control and real-time monitoring through APC's APC by Schneider Electric NMC3 network management card platform, which is the same management architecture used across APC's enterprise rack power distribution lineup. The 0U vertical form factor keeps all 40 outlet positions accessible along the cabinet rail without consuming a single rack unit of usable space — a meaningful advantage in fully loaded racks.

Key Features

• 40 Outlets Across Four IEC Types (C13, C15, C19, C21): Mixing C13, C15, C19, and C21 coupler types on a single strip means you can serve standard servers (C13/C14 pairs), high-temperature equipment demanding C15/C16 connections, and high-draw devices needing C19/C20 or C21/C22 pairs — all from one PDU. This eliminates the adapter sprawl that accumulates when a rack hosts mixed equipment tiers. Refer to your PDU selection guide if you need help matching outlet types to installed equipment.
• 208V / 30A Single-Phase Input, 4,992 VA Load Capacity: Running at 208V single-phase instead of 120V means you get nearly twice the power delivery on the same 30A circuit — the 4,992 VA capacity translates to roughly 4.1 kW of usable load at 0.83 power factor, which covers a well-loaded 42U cabinet of modern 1U servers without straining the branch circuit. Plan to stay at or below 80% of rated load (about 24A) for continuous safe operation.
• Switched Outlets — Per-Outlet Remote On/Off: The switched capability means you can remotely power-cycle a locked-up server, sequence startup order after a power event, or shut down non-critical loads during peak demand — all without dispatching a technician to the floor. This is particularly valuable in remote or co-lo deployments where a physical hands-on visit carries real cost.
• NMC3 Management Platform with 5 RJ-45 Ethernet Ports: NMC3 is APC's third-generation network management card embedded directly in the PDU. The five RJ-45 ports support daisy-chain or cascaded management topologies, meaning multiple PDUs in the same cabinet can share a single network connection upstream — reducing switch port consumption in dense deployments. NMC3 also supports SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Modbus TCP, and HTTPS for integration with building management systems and DCIM platforms.
• 1 USB Port: The onboard USB port supports firmware updates and configuration transfers via USB drive — useful during initial commissioning or when applying firmware across a fleet of PDUs without requiring network access to each unit individually.
• 0U Vertical Mounting: The 56mm-wide, 75mm-deep chassis mounts vertically in standard cabinet side channels, freeing every rack unit for revenue-generating equipment. The compact profile fits within zero-U channels of standard 600mm and 800mm-wide cabinets without protruding into adjacent rack space.
• 50/60 Hz Input Frequency Compatibility: Accepts both 50 Hz and 60 Hz input, making the APDU11151SM deployable in North American data centers (60 Hz) and international facilities or mixed-grid environments (50 Hz) without hardware modification.
• RoHS Certified: RoHS compliance confirms the unit is manufactured without restricted hazardous substances — a procurement requirement for many government, healthcare, and EU-bound deployments.

Integration & Compatibility

The APDU11151SM integrates with APC's EcoStruxure IT and Data Center Expert platforms via the NMC3 interface, providing real-time power monitoring, environmental sensor support, and alert-based automation. SNMP v3 support means it can feed data into third-party DCIM and BMS platforms without requiring proprietary software. The five RJ-45 ports enable a cascaded PDU topology where an entire cabinet's worth of PDUs reports through a single switch port — pair this with managed network switches that support SNMP polling for a complete power visibility picture. Input plug type for the APDU11151SM is L6-30P, matching standard 208V/30A single-phase receptacles common in North American data centers; verify your existing PDPs (power distribution panels) or UPS output connections are L6-30 before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What outlet types does the APDU11151SM provide, and how many of each?

A: The APDU11151SM provides 40 IEC outlets across four coupler types: C13, C15, C19, and C21. The C13 and C15 outlets serve standard and high-temperature server connections respectively, while the C19 and C21 outlets accommodate higher-draw equipment requiring 16A or 20A IEC connections.

Q: What is the input plug type and maximum load for the APDU11151SM?

A: The APDU11151SM uses an L6-30P input plug (208V, 30A single-phase) and has a rated load capacity of 4,992 VA. For continuous operation, plan to stay at or below 24A (80% of the 30A rating) to comply with electrical best practice.

Q: Does the APDU11151SM support remote outlet switching?

A: Yes. The APDU11151SM is a switched metered outlet PDU, meaning each outlet can be individually powered on, off, or rebooted remotely via the NMC3 network management interface — useful for remote power cycling of hung equipment without a physical site visit.

Q: What management protocols does the NMC3 platform on the APDU11151SM support?

A: NMC3 supports SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Modbus TCP, and HTTPS web interface, enabling integration with DCIM platforms, building management systems, and network monitoring tools. The five onboard RJ-45 Ethernet ports support cascaded PDU topologies to reduce upstream switch port consumption.

Q: Does the APDU11151SM take up rack unit space?

A: No. The APDU11151SM is a 0U vertical-mount PDU. Its 56mm-wide × 75mm-deep chassis mounts in the vertical zero-U channel of standard server cabinets, leaving all horizontal rack units free for equipment.

Q: Is the APDU11151SM RoHS compliant?

A: Yes, the APDU11151SM carries RoHS certification, confirming it is manufactured without restricted hazardous substances — a procurement requirement for many government, healthcare, and EU-destination deployments.

Jerry Tildsen

The APDU11151SM is the PDU I'd specify for any dense 208V cabinet where the operations team needs outlet-level granularity — not just aggregate branch metering. The 4,992 VA load capacity and 30A L6-30P input cover a fully loaded 42U cabinet of modern 1U servers comfortably, and the NMC3 platform means you're not bolting on a management layer after the fact; it's built in from day one.

Technical Highlights:

• Five RJ-45 Ethernet Ports (NMC3): Cascaded PDU topologies let multiple PDUs in one cabinet share a single upstream network connection — in a 10-cabinet row that's potentially 10 switch ports saved, which adds up fast in dense co-lo deployments.
• 40 Mixed IEC Outlets (C13/C15/C19/C21): The four outlet types on one strip eliminate the adapter chains that accumulate when a cabinet hosts tiered equipment — blade chassis, 1U servers, and high-wattage GPU nodes can all connect natively without C13-to-C19 adapters introducing additional failure points.
• 0U Vertical Form Factor (56mm × 75mm chassis): Every rack unit stays available for equipment. In a 42U cabinet at co-lo rates, preserving even two rack units has measurable dollar value over a 3-year contract.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify your power distribution panel or UPS output is L6-30R before ordering — the APDU11151SM's L6-30P input plug is not interchangeable with L5-30 or IEC 309 connectors without an adapter, and adapters on the input circuit create a single point of failure at the highest-consequence connection point.
• The 30A rating means the 80% continuous load ceiling sits at 24A — if your cabinet load projections are already at 22–24A, you're close to the ceiling. Consider whether a higher-amperage variant in the APC Netshelter Advanced family better fits your growth path before committing to this model.

The APDU11151SM fits best in enterprise data center rows and co-location cabinets running 208V single-phase infrastructure where per-outlet remote switching is a day-two operational requirement — not an afterthought.