APC by Schneider Electric ACRD101P InRow DX 300mm Indoor Precision Cooling Unit
Overview
The APC by Schneider Electric ACRD101P is a 300mm-wide InRow DX precision cooling unit designed for indoor data center and server room deployments running 200–240V electrical infrastructure. At 78.4 inches tall and only 11.8 inches wide, it slots directly into a standard equipment row without consuming a full rack bay's footprint — a meaningful advantage when you're working in dense compute aisles where every inch of floor space has a cost. The unit ships at 364 lbs, so plan your rigging and flooring load calculations before the delivery truck arrives. CE and UL listings confirm it meets both European and North American safety standards, making it a viable choice for multinational deployments where a single SKU needs to satisfy two regulatory environments.
Key Features
- 300mm Row-Based Form Factor: At just 11.8 inches wide, the ACRD101P occupies minimal aisle space while delivering precision cooling directly at the heat source — row-based cooling is fundamentally more efficient than perimeter CRAC units because you're not moving conditioned air 20 feet across a raised floor before it reaches the servers.
- 200–240V Input Voltage Range: Dual-voltage support means this unit can be wired to standard North American 208V three-phase or European 230V single-phase feeds without modification. That flexibility matters in colocation environments where tenant power circuits vary by cage.
- CE and UL Certifications: Both marks are present on the ACRD101P — UL for North American deployments, CE for EU/UK facilities. If your procurement process has a hard requirement for one or both marks, this unit clears that gate.
- 78.4-Inch Tall Enclosure: Full-height at 78.4 inches, this unit aligns with standard 42U/45U rack heights common in commercial data centers, which simplifies blanking panel and containment integration along the row.
- 364 lb Shipping Weight: The weight reflects a commercial-grade refrigeration system — not a lightweight supplemental unit. Factor this into raised-floor load assessments; most commercial raised floors are rated 1,000–2,000 lbs per tile, but concentrated point loads from a unit this heavy require verification with your facilities team.
- Indoor Deployment Design: Engineered specifically for conditioned indoor environments — not hardened for outdoor or harsh-environment use. If your deployment is in a warehouse edge location with temperature swings or particulate exposure, a different platform is appropriate.
Integration and Compatibility
The ACRD101P is part of APC by Schneider Electric's InRow DX cooling line, engineered to integrate with data center precision cooling architectures. Row-based DX cooling units like this one pair with hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment systems to maximize cooling efficiency — without containment, you'll lose a significant portion of the thermal benefit. If you're planning a full data center infrastructure build-out, coordinate this unit with compatible APC InRow models and a power distribution strategy that accounts for the 200–240V feed requirement. Consult APC's EcoStruxure ecosystem documentation for monitoring and management integration options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What voltage is required for the ACRD101P?
A: The ACRD101P requires a 200–240V power feed. It supports both North American 208V and European 230/240V circuits, making it adaptable for multinational deployments without electrical modification.
Q: What certifications does the ACRD101P carry?
A: The ACRD101P is CE and UL listed, satisfying both North American (UL) and European (CE) safety and regulatory requirements.
Q: How wide is the ACRD101P and will it fit in a standard data center row?
A: The unit is 11.8 inches (300mm) wide and 78.4 inches tall. This matches the InRow form factor designed to integrate directly into standard equipment rows alongside 42U–45U racks.
Q: How much does the ACRD101P weigh, and are there floor load concerns?
A: The ACRD101P ships at 364 lbs. Before installation, verify your raised-floor or concrete slab can handle the concentrated point load — consult your facilities engineer for a formal load assessment.
Q: Is the ACRD101P suitable for outdoor or harsh-environment installations?
A: No. The ACRD101P is rated for indoor use only. It is not designed for outdoor, high-particulate, or wide-temperature-swing environments. A hardened or outdoor-rated cooling solution would be required for those scenarios.
The ACRD101P's 300mm width is the spec that drives the deployment decision — at 11.8 inches, this unit is built for row-based insertion, not perimeter placement. If you're quoting a dense compute row where every floor tile is accounted for, that narrow footprint is the reason this unit is on the shortlist over wider alternatives.
Technical Highlights:
- Dual-Voltage Input (200–240V): Wires directly to 208V three-phase (North America) or 230V single-phase (Europe/UK) without a step-down transformer — reduces BOM cost and eliminates a potential single point of failure in the power chain.
- CE + UL Dual Certification: Both marks on one SKU simplifies procurement for organizations managing facilities across North America and Europe — one part number, two regulatory regions covered.
- 364 lb Unit Weight: Indicative of a full commercial refrigeration package, not a supplemental or spot-cooling unit. This is a primary cooling asset — size your electrical circuit, floor load, and rigging plan accordingly before the unit ships.
Deployment Considerations:
- At 78.4 inches tall, this unit integrates with standard 42U–45U rack rows — but confirm your containment panels and blanking kit inventory before commissioning; gaps in containment immediately undermine row-based cooling efficiency.
- The 364 lb weight requires coordinated delivery and placement — raised-floor deployments need a point-load check; do not assume a standard 1,000 lb/tile rating covers a concentrated 364 lb footprint without a facilities sign-off.
The ACRD101P is the right fit for a dense, indoor colocation row or enterprise server room where the electrical feed is already 200–240V and the floor plan calls for a narrow-profile precision cooling insert — not a general-purpose supplemental unit for a lightly loaded closet.
