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Best Metered Rack PDUs for Per-Circuit Power Monitoring

Rack power distribution units that report their own load — read by 0U or 1U form factor, outlet count, amperage and input plug, with live pricing per row.

Metered rack PDUs in stock at Uniqcli

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A curated selection with live pricing — in-stock lines first, then back-ordered lines with a typical lead time. Every line is sourced through US distribution and screened for TAA country-of-origin and NDAA §889 status before checkout.

1U, 8-outlet, TAA

StarTech.com

StarTech 8-Outlet Horizontal Rack Mount PDU, 1U Server Power…

8NM8-RACK-MOUNT-PDU

A 1U horizontal metered PDU with eight NEMA 5-15R outlets and a backlit LCD reading volts, amps, watts and power factor, listed TAA Compliant in the title.

TAA Compliant is stated on this row's own title — a per-part fact to confirm on the model you order.

$119.75In stock
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1U, 12-outlet, TAA

StarTech.com

StarTech 12-Outlet Horizontal Rack Mount Metered PDU, 1U Server Power…

12NM8-RACK-MOUNT-PDU

A 1U horizontal metered PDU with twelve NEMA 5-15R outlets and a real-time backlit electrical display, listed TAA Compliant by the manufacturer.

$136.72In stock
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1U, 15A metered

CyberPower Systems

CyberPower PDU15M2F10R 100

PDU15M2F10R

A 1U horizontal 15A single-phase metered PDU with twelve outlets on a NEMA 5-15P input, a compact strip with a local load readout for a server cabinet.

$160.84Back-ordered
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1U, 20A metered

CyberPower Systems

CyberPower PDU20M2F8R 100

PDU20M2F8R

A 1U horizontal 20A metered PDU with ten outlets on a NEMA 5-20P input, a higher-amperage strip for a denser rack with strip-level metering.

$197.31Back-ordered
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0U, 32-outlet

CyberPower Systems

CyberPower PDU20MVT32F 100

PDU20MVT32F

A 0U vertical 20A metered PDU with thirty-two outlets on an L5-20P twist-lock input, a full-height strip that stays out of the U space in a packed cabinet.

$248.73Back-ordered
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0U, 16-outlet

Eaton

Tripp Lite by Eaton PDU 1.4kW Single-Phase Local Metered PDU 120V…

PDUMV15

A 0U vertical single-phase metered PDU rated 1.8kVA with sixteen NEMA 5-15R outlets, a side-channel strip with a local load display for capacity planning.

$259.91In stock
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1U, C13/C19, TAA

Eaton

Tripp Lite by Eaton PDU 3.7kW 208/230V Single-Phase Local Metered PDU

PDUMH20HVL66

A 3.7kW 208/230V metered PDU with eight C13 and two C19 outlets on an L6-20P input, for servers and higher-draw gear, listed TAA Compliant in the title.

$307.28In stock
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1U, 10-outlet

Vertiv

Vertiv Geist JRAN102-101D15ST5 10-Outlets PDU

16734

A 1U horizontal metered PDU with ten outlets on a NEMA 5-15P input from the Geist rPDU line, a rack strip that reports its own circuit load.

$198.88Back-ordered
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0U, 20-outlet

Vertiv

Vertiv Geist NSVBCN200-101S15 20-Outlets PDU

12792

A 0U vertical metered PDU with twenty NEMA 5-15R outlets on a 120V input, a full-height side-channel strip with a local load readout.

$354.33Back-ordered
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20A metered, TAA

Vertiv

Vertiv Geist rPDU BRCN100-1025 10-Outlets PDU

29061VH

A 20A metered rPDU with ten NEMA 5-20R outlets, rack-, cabinet- and flush-mountable, listed TAA Compliant by the manufacturer for a monitored cabinet.

$341.38Back-ordered
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0U, 28-outlet, ISOBAR

Eaton

Eaton Tripp Lite Series 1.92kW Single-Phase Local Metered PDU…

PDUMV20-ISO

A 1.92kW 0U vertical metered PDU with twenty-eight NEMA 5-15/20R outlets and ISOBAR surge protection on an L5-20P input, a monitored full-height strip.

$372.60In stock
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Per-outlet, 6-outlet

EnGenius Technologies

EnGenius ECP106 6-Outlets PDU

ECP106

A 1U metered-by-outlet managed PDU with six NEMA 5-15R outlets, RJ-45 networking and surge and overload protection, reporting each receptacle's draw individually.

Metered-by-outlet is stated on this row's own title — it reports each outlet's load, the granular form of the metering on this page.

$325.44Back-ordered
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A metered rack PDU is a power strip that reports its own load: a local display of amps, volts and watts, so a circuit approaching its limit is a number you read rather than a breaker that trips. It measures, it does not switch — remote per-outlet on/off is the switched class. After that the decision is form factor, receptacle mix, amperage and the input plug the cabinet feed provides.

A metered rack PDU is a power strip that tells you how much of its circuit you are using. That single fact is the reason it exists: a basic PDU distributes power blind, so the first sign of an overloaded circuit is a tripped breaker and a dark rack, while a metered PDU carries a local display of amps, volts and watts so the load is a number you read before it becomes an outage. Every row on this page states Metered in the manufacturer's own title — the vendor's statement that the unit reports its own draw.

The metering here is at the PDU, which is to say the circuit it feeds — the display reads the total load on that strip, which is exactly the figure capacity planning needs when a cabinet is filling up. A few units on this page go further and meter per outlet, stated in the title as metered-by-outlet; those report each receptacle's draw individually, which is the granular version of the same idea. Either way the value is the same: you provision the next server against a measured headroom instead of a guess, and you catch a circuit approaching its rating while there is still time to rebalance.

The rest is physical fit. Form factor comes first — a 0U vertical PDU mounts in the rack's side channel and stays out of the U space, while a 1U horizontal PDU takes a rack unit but suits a shallow cabinet; then outlet count and receptacle type (NEMA 5-15/5-20 for standard gear, C13/C19 for servers), then the amperage and the input plug that has to match the cabinet's feed. Where a purchase order names TAA, some of these PDUs state TAA Compliant in the manufacturer's own title and others do not — a per-part fact to read on the exact row. Send the cabinet's circuit, the input plug and the outlet count and mix you need, and the PDUs can be quoted on one document.

Buyer's checklist

How to choose a metered rack PDU

  • Buy for the load figure you need to read. A metered PDU carries a local display of amps, volts and watts for the whole strip — the circuit-level number capacity planning runs on. A few here meter per outlet (stated as metered-by-outlet), which reports each receptacle individually.
  • Pick the form factor by where it mounts. A 0U vertical PDU sits in the rack's side channel and consumes no U space; a 1U horizontal PDU takes a rack unit but fits a shallow cabinet. The title states 0U/1U and horizontal or vertical.
  • Match the receptacle type to the gear. NEMA 5-15R and 5-20R suit standard equipment; C13 and C19 outlets suit servers and higher-draw devices. The outlet count and type are in every title here.
  • Read the amperage and input plug against the cabinet feed. A 15A, 20A or higher PDU has to match the circuit and the plug — NEMA 5-15P, 5-20P, L5-20P, L6-20P, C20 — that the cabinet actually provides.
  • Decide whether you need per-outlet metering. Strip-level metering is enough for capacity planning; per-outlet metering is for chargeback, per-device visibility or finding which receptacle is drawing what — and it costs more.
  • Standardise the PDU per cabinet archetype so the display, the outlet layout and the spares stay one decision across a row of racks.
  • Where the order names TAA, read it on the part number. Some of these PDUs carry TAA Compliant in the manufacturer's own title and others do not — a per-part fact to confirm on the exact row.

What metering buys over a basic PDU

A basic rack PDU is a distribution device and nothing more — it splits an incoming circuit into outlets and has no idea how much of that circuit is in use. That is fine until a cabinet fills up, at which point the only feedback the rack gives you is a breaker tripping when the load crosses the rating, and by then the servers on that strip are already dark. A metered PDU closes that blind spot with a local display of the current, voltage and power the strip is carrying, so the load is a live number on the front of the unit rather than a surprise. Every PDU on this page states Metered in its own title, which is the vendor's statement that the display is there.

The number that display shows is the load on the circuit the PDU feeds, and that is precisely the figure capacity planning depends on. Before you rack the next server you read the amps already drawn, subtract from the circuit's usable rating, and provision against measured headroom instead of a nameplate guess — and you see a circuit creeping toward its limit in time to rebalance across strips. A handful of units here go further and meter each outlet individually, stated in the title as metered-by-outlet, which turns the same capability into per-receptacle visibility for chargeback or fault-finding.

Form factor, outlets and the input plug

The first physical decision is 0U versus 1U. A 0U vertical PDU mounts in the rack's rear side channel, runs the height of the cabinet and consumes none of the horizontal U space the servers need — the default in a full cabinet where every rack unit is spoken for. A 1U horizontal PDU takes one rack unit but suits a shallow or wall-mount enclosure and puts the outlets and the display at the front. The title states which, along with the outlet count and whether the receptacles are NEMA 5-15/5-20 for standard equipment or C13/C19 for servers and higher-draw devices.

The last thing to match, and the one that most often stops an install, is the input. The PDU's amperage and its input plug — a NEMA 5-15P or 5-20P, a twist-lock L5-20P or L6-20P, or an IEC C20 — have to match the circuit and receptacle the cabinet actually provides, because a metered PDU is no use if it cannot be plugged in. Read the amperage against the circuit rating too, so the strip's capacity matches the feed. Send the cabinet's circuit and plug, the outlet count and receptacle mix, and whether you need strip-level or per-outlet metering, and the PDUs come back specified on one document.

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FAQ

Common questions

What does a metered rack PDU actually meter?
A metered rack PDU carries a local display that reports the electrical load on the strip — typically amps, volts and watts — so you can read how much of the circuit it feeds is in use. That circuit-level figure is what capacity planning runs on: you read the current draw, compare it against the circuit's usable rating, and provision the next device against measured headroom. Some units on this page go further and meter each outlet individually, stated in the title as metered-by-outlet. Every PDU here states Metered in the manufacturer's own title.
What is the difference between metered and metered-by-outlet?
Strip-level metering reports the total load on the whole PDU — the figure you need for circuit capacity planning and for catching a strip approaching its rating. Metered-by-outlet reports each receptacle's draw individually, which lets you attribute power to a specific device for chargeback or fault-finding. Most of the PDUs here are strip-metered, which is enough for planning; a few state metered-by-outlet in the title for per-device visibility. The extra granularity costs more, so buy it only where you need per-outlet data.
Should I choose a 0U vertical or 1U horizontal PDU?
It depends on the cabinet. A 0U vertical PDU mounts in the rack's rear side channel and consumes none of the U space, which is the default in a full cabinet where every rack unit is needed for equipment. A 1U horizontal PDU takes one rack unit but suits a shallow or wall-mount enclosure and puts the outlets and display at the front. The form factor is stated in every title here, along with the outlet count and receptacle type, so match it to the rack you are filling.
How do I match the PDU to my rack circuit?
Read three things on the title against the cabinet's feed: the amperage (15A, 20A or higher), the input plug (a NEMA 5-15P or 5-20P, a twist-lock L5-20P or L6-20P, or an IEC C20), and the outlet type and count. The PDU's input plug has to match the receptacle the cabinet provides, and its amperage should match the circuit rating. Get those right and the metered display gives you the load figure to plan against; get the plug wrong and the PDU cannot be installed. Send the circuit and plug and the outlet mix you need for a matched quote.
What is metered PDU?
A metered PDU is a rack power distribution unit that measures and displays the load it is carrying — amps, volts and watts — instead of distributing power blind. That reading is what capacity planning runs on: it shows how close a cabinet's circuit is to its limit before anything trips. A metered PDU cannot switch an outlet on or off; that is the switched class.
What does metered power mean?
It means the strip reports how much current is flowing through it. Metering at the PDU gives the total for that circuit; metering by outlet, stated in a part's title as metered-by-outlet, reports each receptacle individually, which is what you need for per-device visibility or chargeback rather than plain capacity planning.
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