APC by Schneider Electric Rack PDU 2G Metered by Outlet with Switching Zerou 20A/208V - AP8659EU3

APC by Schneider Electric AP8659EU3 Switched Metered Outlet Rack PDU

Overview

The AP8659EU3 is a 2G zero-U rack PDU from APC by Schneider Electric that delivers both per-outlet metering and per-outlet switching in a single 1U-footprint unit rated for 16A at 230V. If you're managing power density in a data center or comms room where you need to remotely cycle individual devices — without walking the floor — this is the PDU to specify. The 3700 VA load capacity gives you enough headroom for a fully populated 1U/2U server row, and the 3-meter cord reaches most zero-U mounting positions without a cable extender.

Key Features

• Per-Outlet Switching at 16A/230V: Each outlet can be toggled independently via the network interface — critical when you need to hard-reboot a hung server or appliance at 2 AM without dispatching a technician. At 16A input, the AP8659EU3 handles the draw of dense edge deployments without tripping your panel breaker.
• 3700 VA Load Capacity: Running at roughly 3.3 kW of real-world capacity gives you room for a mix of servers, switches, and storage in a single PDU circuit. No need to split loads across two PDUs just to stay under capacity on a typical rack row.
• 230V Output Voltage: Designed for European and international installations where 230V is the standard, this aligns with IEC C13/C19 infrastructure already in place — no step-down transformers required.
• 3-Meter Power Cord: The 3.00 m cord length accommodates floor-mounted or mid-rack cable entry points in taller cabinets, reducing the need for cable management extensions that add cost and failure points.
• Zero-U Form Factor: Mounts vertically in the side channel of a standard rack, preserving all rack U-space for active equipment. No slot consumed for power distribution — the entire rack face stays available for servers, switches, or patch panels.
• Metered by Outlet: Per-outlet current metering lets you see exactly which device is drawing how much power. This granularity supports capacity planning, anomaly detection (a server drawing twice its baseline is worth investigating), and accurate billing in colocation or multi-tenant environments.
• 6.77 kg Unit Weight: Light enough to handle during solo installation — important when you're mounting vertically in a loaded cabinet with limited clearance. No lift-assist required for a single installer.

Integration & Compatibility

The AP8659EU3 is part of APC's Rack PDU 2G line, designed to integrate with APC's EcoStruxure IT and Data Center Expert platforms for centralized power monitoring. The 230V/16A input matches standard IEC 60309 or CEE 7 infrastructure in European data centers and comms rooms. For North American deployments, confirm local voltage compatibility before specifying — this unit is not rated for 120V circuits. Pair with APC UPS systems upstream for a complete power chain: UPS handles conditioning and battery backup, this PDU handles distribution and remote switching downstream.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the input current rating of the AP8659EU3?

A: The AP8659EU3 is rated for 16A input current at 230V, with a total load capacity of 3700 VA.

Q: Can the AP8659EU3 be used in North American 120V installations?

A: No — this unit is rated for 230V output and is designed for European and international infrastructure. Verify your local voltage before ordering.

Q: Does the AP8659EU3 support remote outlet switching?

A: Yes. It is a switched metered outlet PDU, meaning each outlet can be individually toggled remotely via the network management interface.

Q: How long is the power cord on the AP8659EU3?

A: The AP8659EU3 ships with a 3.00-meter power cord, suitable for most zero-U vertical mounting positions in standard racks.

Q: What is the physical weight of the AP8659EU3?

A: The unit weighs 6.77 kg, which is manageable for a single installer during vertical rack mounting.

Jerry Tildsen

The AP8659EU3 is the PDU I specify when a customer needs outlet-level switching AND metering in a single zero-U unit without sacrificing rack space — the 16A/230V input at 3700 VA load capacity covers a dense 1U server row without requiring a second circuit, which matters when you're designing around a 16A panel feed in a European comms room.

Technical Highlights:

• 16A/230V Input: Sized for European IEC infrastructure — matches standard 16A circuit breakers directly, no step-down or adapter required. At 3700 VA, you're running a realistic dense-rack load without hovering near the breaker threshold.
• Per-Outlet Switching: Remote hard-reboot capability on individual outlets is the feature that justifies the cost delta over a basic metered PDU. For colocation or remote-edge racks with no on-site staff, this is operationally essential.
• Zero-U Vertical Mount + 3m Cord: The 3-meter cord handles tall cabinets (42U to 48U) with floor cable entry, and vertical mounting keeps every rack unit available for revenue-generating hardware.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm your upstream panel or UPS output is 230V before specifying — this unit does not support 120V North American circuits, and a mismatch is a commissioning failure, not a field fix.
• The 182.9 cm listed dimension is the unit's physical length — verify your cabinet's side-channel depth accommodates zero-U vertical mounting before ordering, especially in non-APC cabinets where channel dimensions vary.

Best fit for European data center rows, colocation cage deployments, and remote-edge comms rooms where per-outlet remote reboot and accurate per-device metering eliminate the need for on-site power cycling visits.