APC by Schneider Electric AP8858EU3 0U Vertical Metered Rack PDU

Overview

The APC by Schneider Electric AP8858EU3 is a zero-U vertical metered rack PDU delivering 16A at 230V across 20 outlets — 18 IEC 320 C13 and 2 IEC 320 C19 — in a form factor that installs along the vertical rail of a standard 19-inch rack without consuming a single rack unit. For data centers, server rooms, and security head-end closets where density matters, this means every U stays available for compute, switching, or storage instead of power management hardware. The 3-meter IEC 309 input cord reaches overhead or underfloor power distribution without extension adapters in most rack layouts.

Metered visibility — current draw, voltage, and power consumption per PDU — is the baseline requirement for any managed power infrastructure. The AP8858EU3 delivers exactly that: real-time monitoring of the metrics that matter without stepping up to a full switched or outlet-level PDU when that granularity isn't needed. This is the right level of instrumentation for the majority of enterprise rack builds where you need billing-grade awareness and overload prevention, not remote outlet toggling.

Key Features

• 20 Outlets (18x C13, 2x C19): The C13/C19 mix directly matches how racks are actually populated — servers, switches, and KVMs draw on C13, while high-draw devices like larger UPS units or rack PDUs in cascade configurations need the C19 capacity. Two C19 ports prevent the common scenario of needing a C19-to-C13 adapter at the worst possible time during a rack build.
• 16A / 3680 VA Load Capacity: At 230V and 16A maximum input, this PDU supports up to 3680 VA of connected load. Practically, plan to stay under 80% (approximately 2944 VA) for sustained operation — a standard power engineering discipline that prevents nuisance tripping under inrush events.
• Current, Voltage, and Power Monitoring: Real-time metering of all three primary power metrics gives facilities teams the data to catch overloads before they become outages, allocate costs per rack for chargeback models, and identify inefficient or idle equipment drawing idle power around the clock.
• Zero-U Vertical Mounting: Installs vertically in the rack's side channel or along the rear rail, consuming no usable rack unit space. For dense 42U or 47U racks that are already stretched thin, this distinction directly affects how many revenue-generating devices fit in the cabinet.
• 3-Meter IEC 309 Input Cord: The 3m cord length accommodates most overhead busway and underfloor distribution scenarios without requiring a cord-length adapter or pigtail extension. IEC 309 (16A 2P+E) is the standard European industrial power connector — this PDU will mate directly to the panel connections present in most European and internationally deployed data center environments.
• 50–60 Hz Input Frequency Range: Operates correctly on both 50 Hz (European grid standard) and 60 Hz (North American grid standard), which matters for organizations deploying common hardware SKUs across globally distributed facilities.
• 5–45°C Operating Range: Covers standard data center and IT closet environments, including installations in security operations centers and surveillance head-end rooms where cooling may be less rigorous than a full data center environment.
• Multi-Standard Certifications: Carries CSA C22.2 No. 60950, IEC 60950, UL 60950-1, and VDE listings alongside RoHS and REACH compliance — the combination required for European deployments and for organizations with environmental compliance mandates on purchased infrastructure.

Integration and Compatibility

The AP8858EU3 is designed to integrate into APC by Schneider Electric's broader rack power management ecosystem. As a metered unit, it reports via its local display and through network connectivity options available in the APC infrastructure architecture. It pairs naturally with rack PDU management platforms where aggregated power data from multiple PDUs feeds into a facilities management or DCIM system.

The C13 and C19 outlet profile is universally compatible with standard IEC-coded power supplies across server, networking, and network video recorder hardware. No proprietary outlet adapters are needed for standard rack equipment. For deployments requiring outlet-level switching or per-outlet metering, review higher-tier models in the APC Rack PDU 2G family — the AP8858EU3 is the correct selection when rack-level metering is sufficient and budget should not go toward features that won't be used. Consult a rack power planning guide to verify that 16A/230V capacity matches your planned load before committing to a specific PDU SKU.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the total outlet count on the AP8858EU3 and what connector types are included?

A: The AP8858EU3 provides 20 total AC outlets: 18 IEC 320 C13 and 2 IEC 320 C19. This mix supports both standard server and networking C13 loads and the higher-draw C19 devices common in dense rack configurations.

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