APC AP8881 power distribution unit (PDU) 42 AC outlet(s) 0U Black

APC Metered Rack PDU is a three-phase, zeroU power distribution unit that measures and reports volts, amps, real power (kW) and energy (kWh). The unit includes an integrated LCD for local readout, supports remote real-time monitoring and historical reporting, and supplies power through an IEC 309 3P+N+PE input plug with a 1.8 m cord. Output is provided at 230 V via thirty-six C13 locking outlets and six C19 locking outlets. The PDU is compatible with EcoStruxure IT and supports daisy-chaining to monitor up to four PDUs from one IP address; it also offers SNMP, Web and Command Line Interface access and a local USB port for firmware updates.

Advantages

This meterable PDU actively measures, displays and logs electrical parameters to help prevent circuit overloads with user-defined alarms and real-time remote monitoring. Historical usage reports allow metering of customer power consumption, planning for capacity and optimizing energy use. The device operates reliably up to 60 °C, supports remote configuration and management, and includes Green Premium verification with a product environmental profile covering carbon footprint, scope 3 emissions and end-of-life instructions.

Key specifications

• Type: Metered Rack PDU, zeroU, three-phase
• Input: IEC 309 3P+N+PE plug, 1.8 m cord
• Output voltage: 230 V
• Outlets: 36 × C13 locking, 6 × C19 locking
• Local display: LCD
• Monitoring & management: EcoStruxure IT, Web, SNMP, CLI, USB local port
• Remote monitoring: real-time monitoring, user-defined alarms, historical reporting
• Environmental operating temperature: up to 60 °C
• Daisy-chaining: supports monitoring up to 4 PDUs from one IP address
• Sustainability: Green Premium product with verified environmental profile

How to use

Install the PDU in a rack using zeroU mounting and connect the IEC 309 3P+N+PE input plug to the appropriate three-phase supply. Configure network access via EcoStruxure IT, SNMP, Web interface or CLI and set user-defined alarms for overload protection. Use the LCD for local readings and the USB port for convenient firmware updates. For centralized monitoring, daisy-chain up to four PDUs and manage them from a single IP address.

Recommendations

Verify compatibility of the IEC 309 input with your facility power outlet and ensure proper circuit protection and grounding. Regularly review historical reports to optimize energy usage and plan capacity; apply firmware updates from the USB or network interface when available.