APC by Schneider Electric PDM3460IEC309-620 Metered & Monitored IT Power Distribution Module
Overview
The PDM3460IEC309-620 is APC by Schneider Electric's 3-pole, 4-wire IT Power Distribution Module rated for 60A at 208V, delivering high-density power consolidation for data center rows and large equipment cabinets where you need both metering and environmental monitoring in a single 1U-style package. With a single IEC 309 output connector, a 6.2-meter cable, and a built-in LCD display backed by Web/SNMP management, this PDM is purpose-built for enterprise environments where granular power visibility isn't optional.
Unlike simpler strip PDUs, the PDM3460IEC309-620 sits at the top of the distribution chain — it takes a 60A 3-phase feed and presents it as a managed, monitored output to downstream distribution or directly to high-draw equipment. That distinction matters when you're designing a power architecture for high-density compute or large UPS output circuits.
Key Features
- 60A / 208V Input and Output: Both the nominal input and output are rated at 208V with a maximum 60A per phase draw. That's enough capacity to feed a full high-density cabinet row or a large UPS output circuit without derating concerns — provided your upstream breaker and cabling are sized to match.
- Metered + Monitored PDU Type: This unit is classified as both metered and monitored, which means you get real-time current readings AND environmental/status data accessible over the network. For operations teams doing capacity planning or charge-back billing, that visibility saves hours of manual panel checks per month.
- LCD Display: The onboard LCD gives local technicians immediate current readings without needing a laptop or network connection. Useful during initial commissioning and useful again during incidents when you need a fast sanity check without pulling up a browser.
- LED Indicators: Status LEDs provide at-a-glance confirmation of outlet state and alert conditions — a small detail that becomes significant when you're walking a hot aisle quickly during a maintenance window.
- Web/SNMP Management Platform: Remote access via standard SNMP lets this unit integrate directly into existing NMS platforms (SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, etc.) without proprietary agents. Web GUI is available for teams that prefer a browser-based interface. Either way, you're not locked into APC's EcoStruxure if that's not in your stack.
- Single IEC 309 Output Connector: The 3-pole 4-wire IEC 309 connector is an industrial-grade locking connector standard on high-current data center hardware. Single-output topology here signals that this PDM is meant to feed downstream distribution, not individual devices directly.
- 6.2-Meter Cable: The 6.2m (roughly 20 ft) cable length provides enough reach to connect from a floor-mounted UPS or panelboard to overhead cable management or to a rack PDU at the far end of a row — a common deployment scenario in raised-floor data centers.
- RoHS & UL Certified: UL listing satisfies most U.S. facility requirements and insurance specifications. RoHS compliance is relevant for organizations with environmental reporting obligations or international operations.
- Compact Physical Footprint: At 445mm wide × 406mm deep × 127mm tall and 5 kg, this unit is manageable for a single technician to position and cable without a lift — useful in constrained cabling environments.
Integration & Compatibility
The Web/SNMP management interface on the PDM3460IEC309-620 (often searched as PDM3460IEC309 620) is compatible with any NMS platform that supports standard SNMP polling or trap reception. For APC EcoStruxure customers, the unit slots naturally into existing power monitoring dashboards. For non-APC environments, the SNMP interface makes this unit agnostic — configure your OID mappings once and monitor it alongside the rest of your network-managed infrastructure.
The IEC 309 output connector is the industrially common 3P+N+E 60A format. Confirm your downstream device or distribution panel uses the matching receptacle before ordering — IEC 309 variants differ by ampacity and pin configuration, and a mismatch here requires an adapter or field-termination that should be planned ahead of deployment.
Input power comes from a 208V, 60Hz circuit, making this unit specific to North American 3-phase power infrastructure. It is not dual-voltage and will not operate on 240V single-phase or international 50Hz feeds without verified compatibility review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What type of output connector does the PDM3460IEC309-620 use, and can I connect multiple devices directly?
A: The PDM3460IEC309-620 has a single IEC 309 output connector. It is designed to feed a downstream distribution panel or rack PDU rather than individual devices. If you need per-outlet monitoring at the device level, pair it with a per-outlet monitored PDU downstream.
Q: Does the PDM3460IEC309-620 support SNMP monitoring, and will it integrate with third-party NMS platforms?
A: Yes. The management platform is Web/SNMP, which means it will integrate with any NMS that supports standard SNMP polling — including SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, and similar platforms. No proprietary agents are required.
Q: What input voltage and frequency does the PDM3460IEC309-620 require?
A: The unit requires a 208V nominal input at 60 Hz. It is designed for North American 3-phase power infrastructure and is not rated for 50 Hz international feeds or single-phase 240V circuits.
Q: Is the PDM3460IEC309-620 UL listed?
A: Yes, it carries UL certification and RoHS compliance certification. UL listing satisfies most U.S. data center facility and insurance requirements.
Q: How long is the cable on the PDM3460IEC309-620?
A: The cable length is 6.2 meters (approximately 20 feet), which provides enough reach for most raised-floor or overhead cable routing scenarios from a floor-level UPS or panelboard to a row of racks.
Q: What is the maximum current draw supported by the PDM3460IEC309-620?
A: Maximum input current per phase and maximum total current draw per phase are both rated at 60A. Size your upstream breaker and feeder cable to this rating; do not exceed 60A on the input circuit.
The PDM3460IEC309-620 is a 60A/208V metered and monitored power distribution module — not a strip PDU. That single-output IEC 309 topology tells you exactly where this unit belongs: at the top of a two-tier distribution architecture, sitting between a large UPS or panel breaker and a set of downstream rack PDUs. If you're trying to wire individual servers directly into it, you've picked the wrong product.
Technical Highlights:
- 60A Per-Phase Rating: Both input and output are rated at 60A maximum per phase at 208V — enough to feed an entire high-density cabinet row without derating. That headroom matters when you're managing load across a modular data center expansion.
- Metered + Monitored Classification: This isn't just a metered PDU — it's fully monitored, meaning current data, status, and alerts are all accessible remotely. For ops teams doing capacity planning or billing charge-back, SNMP polling gives you what you need without sending a tech to the floor.
- 6.2-Meter Cable: Twenty feet of cable reach means this unit can realistically bridge a floor-level UPS output to overhead cable trays or a row-end distribution point — a span that catches most raised-floor topologies without extension cables.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify your upstream breaker and feeder cable are rated to 60A before commissioning. The PDM passes 60A — your infrastructure has to match. A 50A feeder to a 60A PDM is a compliance and safety issue that facilities will flag during inspection.
- The IEC 309 connector has multiple variants across current ratings and pin configurations. Confirm the downstream receptacle matches the 3P+N+E 60A format before the unit ships — field adapters add cost and are not always code-compliant without engineering review.
This unit is the right pick for enterprise data centers running 208V 3-phase infrastructure where you need metered, SNMP-visible power at the row distribution level — specifically scenarios like colocation cage feed monitoring or modular data hall buildouts where per-row visibility drives capacity decisions.
