APC NetShelter Rack PDU Advanced Metered 8.6kW

The APC NetShelter Rack PDU Advanced Metered (APDU9981) is a high-density, outlet-level metered power distribution unit engineered for data centers and colocation facilities requiring granular energy visibility at the individual outlet. Built around a 3-phase input architecture, it delivers up to 8.6 kW of managed power across multiple C13 and C19 outlets, with per-outlet current and energy metering enabling precise load balancing, capacity planning, and tenant-level billing without reliance on external monitoring hardware.

The unit integrates a local LED display and embedded network management capabilities, allowing facility managers and operations teams to monitor real-time current draw, kilowatt-hour consumption, and outlet-level utilization through APC's EcoStruxure IT ecosystem or via SNMP, Modbus, and REST API interfaces. Threshold-based alerting can be configured per outlet or per phase, surfacing anomalies before they reach critical thresholds and supporting proactive infrastructure management aligned with DCIM workflows.

Designed for tool-less integration into standard 0U vertical mounting positions within APC NetShelter and compatible third-party racks, the APDU9981 supports hot-swap network management cards, enabling maintenance without power interruption to connected equipment. Its robust metering accuracy and audit-grade logging make it particularly well suited for multi-tenant colocation environments, high-density compute deployments, and organizations operating under strict power usage effectiveness (PUE) or sustainability reporting mandates.

Ideal for

• Colocation billing: per-outlet kWh metering provides the audit-grade consumption data required for accurate tenant chargeback and SLA enforcement in multi-tenant data center environments
• Data center capacity planning: real-time per-phase and per-outlet load visibility enables operations teams to identify stranded capacity and safely increase rack density without risking overload
• High-density compute and GPU clusters: outlet-level monitoring supports precise power budgeting for AI/ML training nodes and HPC workloads where individual server draw varies significantly under load
• PUE and sustainability reporting: granular energy consumption logs feed directly into DCIM platforms and ESG reporting workflows, supporting corporate carbon reduction and efficiency targets
• DCIM integration: native SNMP, Modbus, and REST API support allows seamless integration with leading data center infrastructure management platforms for unified environmental and power dashboards
• Change management and rack commissioning: outlet-level current history simplifies pre- and post-migration power audits, reducing risk when provisioning new equipment or decommissioning legacy hardware

Technical specifications

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.