APC NetShelter PDU & Easy UPS Maintenance — vendor-independent service for rack power and entry UPS

Why TPM maintenance for NetShelter and Easy UPS

For NetShelter and Easy UPS volume logic dominates TPM economics. NetShelter PDUs are not expensive per unit (typically 200-1,500 EUR list price by variant), but DACH datacenters often have 50-200 PDUs in operations — with Schneider Electric Service Plans maintenance quickly costs five-figure amounts annually just for PDUs. TPM reduces this 30-50 percent below, with consolidated reporting view across entire PDU fleet. Easy UPS similarly priced per unit (typically 600-3,500 EUR list price by model), again volume-driven — branch office consolidation across distributed locations is central TPM use case. Multi-site maintenance across 20-50 Easy UPS in various locations administratively complex at Schneider Electric (local service calls, separate SLA reports), centrally consolidated at TPM.

PDU maintenance is a different service class than UPS maintenance. PDU hardware defects concentrate on few components: outlets (mechanically worn after many connection cycles), current measurement modules on Metered variants, switching logic on Switched PDUs, Network Management on newer AP models. Battery refresh completely absent (PDUs have no batteries). Lifecycle very long (15-20 years normal), hardware defects rare. For Easy UPS same battery refresh logic as Smart-UPS — batteries wear parts replaced every 3-5 years. Easy UPS hardware itself durable (10-15 years). We service both classes with original APC components or certified third-party alternatives, BattG-compliant battery disposal for Easy UPS and multi-site consolidated service logistics.