APC by Schneider Electric ACRD602P InRow RD 600mm Air-Cooled Cooling Unit
Overview
The APC by Schneider Electric ACRD602P is a 600mm-wide InRow RD air-cooled precision cooling unit designed for high-density data center rows where in-row thermal management is the only viable path to controlling hot-spot temperatures. Running on 380–415V at 50/60 Hz, it delivers 20,200W of input cooling capacity through a scroll compressor that handles the kind of sustained load a densely populated server row generates. If you're building or expanding a mid-to-large data center aisle and need to keep cooling infrastructure co-located with compute rather than relying on perimeter units at a distance, this unit fits squarely in that architecture. Explore the full APC by Schneider Electric cooling and power portfolio for complementary infrastructure.
Key Features
- 20,200W Input Power / Scroll Compressor: The scroll compressor design runs quieter and with fewer moving parts than reciprocating alternatives — meaningful for long-term reliability in 24/7 data center environments where maintenance windows are constrained. At 20.2kW of input power, this unit is sized for high-density row configurations, not light office IT closets.
- 4,000 CFM Airflow: Moving 4,000 cubic feet per minute positions this unit to absorb heat from a fully populated 42U row of dense compute. That airflow volume is the spec to verify against your rack-level heat load calculations — under-specifying airflow at row level is a common cause of localized hot spots even when total room cooling capacity looks sufficient.
- Integrated Humidifier at 6.6 lb/hr: Humidity control is often treated as a secondary concern until electrostatic discharge events start causing unexplained server faults. The built-in humidifier at 6.6 lb/hr means you're not sourcing and integrating a separate humidification system — one less control loop to manage and one less piece of equipment to power and maintain in the row.
- Condensate Pump at 32 Gal/hr: A 32 gal/hr condensate pump handles moisture removal without requiring a floor drain directly beneath the unit — a real constraint in many raised-floor and slab-floor data centers. This matters during site planning: confirm your condensate drain routing before committing to a floor position.
- 600mm Floor-Standing Form Factor in 42U: The 600mm width matches standard 600mm data center aisle widths, allowing the unit to occupy a row slot without requiring extra aisle space. Floor-standing installation means no structural ceiling loading concerns — a frequent issue with overhead cooling infrastructure in older facilities.
- Operating Range -4 to 122°F / 5–95% RH: The unit operates across a wide ambient range, including elevated temperatures that reflect realistic data center conditions during a cooling partial-failure event. The 5–95% RH non-condensing range is broad enough for most controlled data center environments.
- Max Altitude 10,000 ft: Verified operation up to 10,000 ft means this unit can be deployed in high-altitude facilities — mountain-region colocation sites or government installations at elevation — without de-rating concerns needing separate engineering review.
- 84 dBA Acoustic Level: At 84 dBA, this is a loud unit by office standards but typical for precision cooling in active data center aisles where ambient noise is already elevated. Factor this into planning for any adjacent spaces with occupancy or noise sensitivity requirements.
- 28A Inrush Current: The 28A inrush on startup is the figure your electrical team needs for breaker sizing and circuit coordination. Hardwired 4-wire single input connector means no plug-and-play installation — plan for licensed electrician involvement during commissioning.
- Certifications — CE, C-Tick, EAC: CE and C-Tick marks confirm conformance with EU and Australian/New Zealand electromagnetic and safety requirements. EAC certification covers Eurasian Economic Union markets. If your deployment is North America-only, verify with your facilities team whether additional local certifications are required for your jurisdiction.
Integration and Compatibility
The ACRD602P is designed to integrate with precision cooling infrastructure managed via APC's EcoStruxure IT or compatible data center management platforms. The hardwired 4-wire input connection requires dedicated circuit provisioning — coordinate with your electrical contractor early. As part of a data center infrastructure build-out, this unit pairs with APC InRow or perimeter PDUs for row-level power distribution, and with APC NetShelter racks or equivalent 600mm-compatible enclosures. For monitoring, APC's Network Management Card ecosystem provides remote sensor integration and environmental alerting compatible with most DCIM platforms. Units of this class are typically deployed in pairs or larger groups per aisle — review your UPS capacity planning to ensure cooling infrastructure is included in your protected load calculations, since a cooling unit dropout during a power event can cause compute shutdowns even when UPS protects the servers themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What input voltage does the ACRD602P require?
A: The ACRD602P requires 380–415V input at 50/60 Hz. It uses a hardwired 4-wire single input connector — plug-and-play installation is not supported. A dedicated circuit provisioned by a licensed electrician is required.
Q: What is the cooling capacity and airflow of the ACRD602P?
A: The ACRD602P draws 20,200W of input power and moves 4,000 CFM of airflow through a scroll compressor. This is sized for high-density server row applications, not light-duty IT closets.
Q: Does the ACRD602P include a humidifier?
A: Yes. The ACRD602P includes an integrated humidifier rated at 6.6 lb/hr, eliminating the need for a separate humidification system in the row.
Q: What is the condensate pump capacity on the ACRD602P?
A: The built-in condensate pump is rated at 32 gal/hr. This allows condensate removal without requiring a floor drain directly below the unit, which simplifies floor positioning during site planning.
Q: What certifications does the ACRD602P carry?
A: The ACRD602P is certified CE (EU), C-Tick (Australia/New Zealand), and EAC (Eurasian Economic Union). If deployment is in North America, confirm with your facilities team whether additional regional certifications apply to your jurisdiction.
Q: What is the warranty on the ACRD602P?
A: The ACRD602P includes a 1-year parts warranty and 1-year on-site service warranty per manufacturer documentation.
The ACRD602P is a unit I'd recommend to any data center architect dealing with density-driven thermal problems in a 600mm aisle configuration. That 4,000 CFM airflow spec is the number that drives row-level cooling decisions — if your per-rack heat load math puts you above what perimeter units can reach reliably, in-row is the answer, and this unit is sized for a fully loaded 42U row. The scroll compressor is the right technology choice here: fewer moving parts than piston alternatives, which translates to lower vibration and more predictable long-term reliability in a 24/7 environment.
Technical Highlights:
- 20,200W Input / Scroll Compressor: Scroll compressor technology at 20.2kW input handles sustained high-density thermal loads with lower mechanical wear than reciprocating designs — a reliability factor that matters on a unit running continuously for years.
- Integrated Humidifier (6.6 lb/hr): Built-in humidity control at 6.6 lb/hr removes a separate system from your BOM and eliminates one more integration point in your DCIM control architecture.
- 28A Inrush / Hardwired 4-Wire: The 28A inrush current is the figure your electrical team needs for breaker coordination. This is not a cord-and-plug installation — plan for electrician involvement at commissioning and factor it into your project schedule.
Deployment Considerations:
- The condensate pump at 32 gal/hr gives you flexibility on floor positioning — you're not locked to a drain location — but you still need a condensate drain routed somewhere. Map that run during pre-installation site survey, not after the unit is on the floor.
- At 84 dBA, this unit will dominate acoustic levels in any space where it's installed. Fine for a dedicated data center floor; problematic if the row is adjacent to an occupied work area or NOC with noise sensitivity. Verify room layout before specifying.
This unit is the right specification for a colocation or enterprise data center deploying high-density compute in 600mm aisles — particularly where humidity control is a requirement and sourcing a separate humidification system would add cost and complexity to the build-out.
