APC by Schneider Electric AP9568 Vertical Rack PDU — 15-Outlet 0U Power Distribution
Overview
The AP9568 is a 0U vertical rack-mount PDU from the APC by Schneider Electric power distribution line designed to reclaim horizontal rack space by mounting in the vertical tooling channel of standard 2-post or 4-post open-frame racks. It accepts a single IEC 60320 C14 input — drawing from 208V or 50/60 Hz 230V circuits — and distributes to 15 IEC 60320 C13 outlets. That outlet count and 0U form factor make the AP9568 a practical fit for high-density server and network cabinet deployments where every rack unit is already occupied by active equipment. The 6.5-foot cord provides enough reach to connect to in-rack or nearby floor-mounted power sources without extension hardware.
Compatibility
The AP9568 is compatible with any device that draws from an IEC 60320 C13 receptacle at 208V or 230V — including 1U and 2U rack servers, managed and unmanaged network switches, NVRs, and storage appliances. The IEC C14 inlet is compatible with standard C13-to-C14 power whips and PDU-to-UPS cabling common across APC SmartUPS and SUA/SMT/SMX series UPS output banks. The vertical 0U mounting profile fits square-hole and round-hole tooling channels on most standard 19-inch EIA-310 open-frame and enclosed racks. Confirm your rack has a vertical mounting rail or PDU mounting bracket rated for the unit's footprint (24.02 H × 1.73 W × 1.73 D inches) before ordering.
Installation Notes
The AP9568 mounts vertically in the 0U space alongside the rack column — no rack units consumed. Input is IEC 60320 C14; connect directly to a C13-to-C14 whip from a UPS or upstream PDU on a 208V or 230V circuit. The unit is passive (no switching, no metering, no remote management), so no network connection or configuration is required. Verify upstream circuit breaker rating matches the aggregate load across all 15 C13 outlets before commissioning. The black finish (1.73-inch square cross-section) keeps the unit low-profile against the rack column.
