APC by Schneider Electric Rack PDU 2G Metered Zerou 23.0KW 240V (30) C13 & (12) C19 - AP8888

APC by Schneider Electric AP8888 Zero-U Metered Rack PDU 23.0KW 240V 42-Outlet

Overview

The AP8888 is APC's second-generation (2G) Zero-U metered rack PDU rated at 23.0KW and 240V, delivering 42 total outlets — 30 IEC C13 and 12 IEC C19 — in a vertical form factor that mounts in the zero-U space at the side of a standard rack cabinet. For high-density data centers, server rooms, and network equipment enclosures where every rack unit is spoken for, mounting the PDU vertically recovers that space entirely while keeping outlet access convenient along the full rack height. At 23.0KW capacity on a 240V feed, this unit handles the power loads of densely populated compute or storage racks without thermal derating concerns common on lower-rated units. Explore the full APC by Schneider Electric catalog for complementary rack infrastructure.

Key Features

• 23.0KW at 240V: Enough headroom to support a fully loaded high-density rack — blade chassis, dense 1U servers, or storage JBODs that routinely exceed 15KW. Buying to capacity today avoids a mid-lifecycle PDU swap when you add hardware.
• 42 Total Outlets — 30 C13 and 12 C19: The outlet mix matters. C13 ports handle standard 1U/2U server IEC cords; the 12 C19 outlets are sized for high-draw devices like UPS transfer switches, large storage controllers, and rack-mount KVM units that demand the heavier-duty C19 connector. A pure C13 PDU would force adapters on those devices — the AP8888's native C19 count eliminates that workaround.
• Zero-U Vertical Form Factor: Mounting vertically in the dedicated zero-U channel at the rear of the rack frees every standard rack unit for active equipment. In colocation environments where rack-U space is billed, this directly reduces cost per hosted device.
• Second-Generation (2G) Metered: The metered designation means per-unit power consumption is visible at the PDU level — useful for capacity planning, chargeback reporting in multi-tenant environments, and identifying imbalanced loads before they become outages. The 2G platform reflects APC's updated management architecture over the original Metered line.
• 6-Foot Power Cord: A 6 ft whip provides enough reach to connect to an in-row or overhead busway without excessive cord management. Shorter cords can force awkward routing in deep rows; longer cords create cable management overhead. Six feet is the standard practical length for most raised-floor and overhead-feed configurations.
• 240V Input: Operating at 240V rather than 120V cuts the current draw in half for the same wattage load — smaller conductors, lower I²R losses, and less heat generated in the distribution path. In a 23KW deployment, the difference is significant: ~95A at 240V versus ~191A equivalent at 120V. Most modern data center PDUs at this power class are 240V for exactly this reason.
• Black Enclosure: Standard rack-black finish blends with the majority of rack cabinet interiors. No finish mismatch in mixed-vendor rack environments.
• Included Installation Hardware: Ships with rack mounting brackets, installation guide, safety guide, and a serial configuration cable — the essentials for initial deployment without a separate accessories order.

Integration and Compatibility

The AP8888 is designed for integration into rack power distribution architectures in commercial data centers, enterprise server rooms, and high-density network equipment enclosures. The IEC C13 and C19 outlet complement is compatible with the standard power cord types shipped with virtually all rack-mount servers, storage arrays, and networking gear from major vendors. The Zero-U mounting form factor is compatible with standard 19-inch EIA-310 rack cabinets that include a dedicated vertical PDU channel — verify your cabinet model supports zero-U PDU mounting before ordering if your racks are non-standard. The serial configuration cable included in the package supports initial setup and management configuration. For complete rack power protection, pair this PDU with a compatible UPS uninterruptible power supply upstream to provide runtime and surge protection — the PDU itself provides distribution and metering, not conditioning or backup. When planning outlet load, use the metered readings to validate that no individual circuit branch is overloaded; C19 outlets in particular should be matched to devices within their rated current draw. Consult your rack power planning guide for load balancing best practices across PDU phases.

What's in the Box

• 1x APC AP8888 Zero-U Metered Rack PDU
• 1x Rack mounting brackets
• 1x Serial configuration cable
• 1x Installation guide
• 1x Safety guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the total outlet count on the AP8888, and what connector types are included?

A: The AP8888 provides 42 total outlets: 30 IEC C13 outlets for standard server and networking gear, and 12 IEC C19 outlets for higher-draw devices such as large storage controllers or UPS transfer switches.

Q: What does "Zero-U" mean and how does the AP8888 mount in a rack?

A: Zero-U refers to the vertical mounting orientation in the dedicated PDU channel at the side or rear of a standard 19-inch rack cabinet. The PDU occupies no standard rack units, preserving all 1U through 42U+ positions for active equipment. Rack mounting brackets are included.

Q: What is the power capacity of the AP8888?

A: The AP8888 is rated at 23.0KW at 240V input. This supports high-density rack deployments with demanding compute, storage, or networking loads.

Q: What does "Metered" mean on the AP8888?

A: Metered indicates the PDU provides power consumption monitoring at the unit level, allowing administrators to track load in real time. This supports capacity planning, load balancing, and chargeback reporting without requiring a separate monitoring device.

Q: Does the AP8888 include a power cord, and how long is it?

A: Yes, the AP8888 includes a 6-foot power cord, suitable for connecting to in-row or overhead power feeds in standard raised-floor and open-frame rack environments.

Q: Is a serial cable included for initial configuration?

A: Yes, a serial configuration cable is included in the box along with rack mounting brackets, an installation guide, and a safety guide.

Eden Phillips

The AP8888 addresses one of the most consistent pain points in high-density rack builds: running out of outlets before running out of rack space. With 42 outlets — 30 C13 and 12 C19 — on a single Zero-U PDU at 23.0KW, this unit is sized for racks that are genuinely loaded, not just planned to be. If you are speccing a rack that will house blade chassis, dense 2U compute nodes, and a storage shelf or two, the AP8888's C19 count alone is worth paying attention to.

Technical Highlights:

• 23.0KW at 240V: Running 240V halves the current at equivalent load — at full 23KW draw, that is roughly 96A versus 191A on a 120V equivalent. Lower current means less heat in distribution conductors and less strain on upstream breakers.
• 30 C13 + 12 C19 outlet mix: The 12 C19 positions handle high-draw devices natively — no C19-to-C13 adapters, no derating concerns, no cord management workarounds. In a rack with a UPS bypass switch and a high-draw storage controller, those C19 ports fill up fast.
• Zero-U vertical form factor: In a co-location cage or dense server room where every rack unit has a billable or functional value, mounting the PDU vertically in the zero-U channel is the right call. The AP8888 ships with the mounting brackets to do that cleanly.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify that your rack cabinet has a dedicated zero-U PDU mounting channel before ordering — some older or non-standard 19-inch cabinets do not have this channel, which would require a different mounting approach or a 1U/2U rackmount PDU instead.
• The AP8888 is a metered PDU — it provides consumption visibility, not power conditioning or runtime backup. It must be paired with an upstream UPS if runtime protection is required; the PDU itself does not provide it.

This unit is the right specification for a high-density enterprise rack build where the design load is above 15KW, the cabinet is a standard 19-inch EIA-310 with zero-U channel, and you need native C19 outlet support without adapters. It is not the right pick for lightweight IT closets running sub-5KW loads on 120V circuits — that is a different product class entirely.