APC by Schneider Electric Rack PDU Basic 0U 14.4KW 208V 1 CS8365;2 NEMA L6-30R;24 IEC - AP7599

APC by Schneider Electric AP7599 0U Basic Rack PDU 14.4kW 208V 30-Outlet

Overview

The APC by Schneider Electric AP7599 is a 0U vertical rack-mount power distribution unit rated at 14.4kW (14,400 VA) at 208V — built for high-density data center rows, server rooms, and network closets where you need clean, high-current distribution across a large number of devices without consuming a single rack unit of front-panel space. Its CS8365 input feeds 30 outlets across three outlet types, making it equally useful anchoring a compute-heavy rack or powering a mixed AV/IP security backbone.

If you're designing a rack for an IP video surveillance deployment with a dense NVR stack, encoders, and PoE switches, the AP7599 belongs in your power planning conversation alongside your rack PDUs shortlist. It's also a natural fit for enterprise IT buildouts in the Power & UPS category where 208V three-phase infrastructure is already in place.

Power Delivery Specifications

• 14.4kW / 14,400 VA Load Capacity: At 208V input, the AP7599 handles up to 14.4kW of continuous load — enough to fully populate a high-density rack of 1U servers, GPU nodes, or stacked PoE switches without approaching the breaker. Size your load to 80% of rated capacity (roughly 11.5kW) per standard data center practice to stay inside safe operating margins.
• 50A Maximum Input Current (CS8365 Plug): The CS8365 is a 50A locking input connector — you'll need a matching 208V 50A circuit breaker and receptacle at the PDU feed point. If your facility runs 30A circuits, this unit is not the right fit; step down to a lower-current APC PDU in the same family.
• 30 Outlets Across Three Types: 24x IEC 60320 C13 (standard 15A device loads), 4x IEC 60320 C19 (high-draw gear up to 16A per outlet), and 2x NEMA L6-30R (30A 208V twist-lock) give you flexibility to mix server PSUs, PDU-fed UPS modules, and specialty loads without adapters for most deployments. The C13/C19 split is the right balance for a compute rack; the two L6-30R outlets are a bonus for powering sub-panels or high-wattage appliances.
• 208V Nominal Input/Output: This unit is wired for 208V — not 120V. Verify your facility's power infrastructure before ordering. 208V is standard in North American data centers and co-los fed from three-phase transformers; it is not interchangeable with single-phase 120V circuits.
• 50–60 Hz Input Frequency: Operates on both 50Hz and 60Hz mains, so it's deployable in North American (60Hz) and international (50Hz) data center environments without modification.
• 3.05m Input Cable: The 10-foot input cord gives you comfortable slack to route from the overhead busway or floor-level power strip to the PDU in the rack — long enough for most row-based deployments without requiring an extension.

Environmental and Mounting

• 0U Vertical Form Factor — 1778mm (70 in) Height: At 1778mm tall and just 55mm wide × 95mm deep, the AP7599 mounts vertically inside the rack's side channel or zero-U space, leaving all 42U of rack real estate available for equipment. This matters when every rack unit is spoken for. Confirm your rack has a 0U vertical mounting channel — not all two-post or open-frame racks include this without an add-on kit.
• Operating Temperature: -5°C to 45°C: The full 0–45°C range covers standard air-cooled data center environments (ASHRAE A1/A2 classes). If your machine room runs hot during peak load, 45°C is not a lot of headroom — ensure adequate airflow before assuming ambient temperature stays in range.
• Operating Humidity: 5–95% RH: Non-condensing humidity tolerance covers the range seen in most controlled indoor environments. Not rated for outdoor or wet-location use.
• Color: Black: Matches standard black rack enclosures for clean cable management aesthetics in customer-facing or managed co-location environments.

Certifications

The AP7599 carries cUL Listed, UL Listed, UL 60950, CSA, and METI Denan certifications. UL Listing is the baseline safety requirement for data center equipment in North American deployments; CSA extends that to Canadian installations. METI Denan covers Japanese regulatory compliance. For government or federal procurement projects, verify TAA and NDAA status separately — those certifications are not confirmed in available evidence for this SKU.

For APC rack PDU selection guidance, review the full rack PDU lineup to compare metered, switched, and inlet-monitored variants. If your deployment includes IP cameras and PoE infrastructure, pair this PDU with a review of our PoE switch selection for downstream power planning. Integrators specifying large rack buildouts should also consult the rack power planning guide for load balancing and circuit sizing recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input plug does the AP7599 use, and what circuit does it require?

A: The AP7599 uses a CS8365 locking 50A 208V input connector. You'll need a dedicated 208V 50A circuit with a matching CS8365 receptacle — this is not compatible with standard 30A or NEMA 5-15/5-20 circuits.

Q: How many outlets does the AP7599 provide, and what types?

A: 30 total: 24x IEC 60320 C13 (standard 15A), 4x IEC 60320 C19 (high-draw 16A), and 2x NEMA L6-30R (30A 208V twist-lock). This covers most server, storage, and specialty load combinations without adapters.

Q: Does the AP7599 fit in a standard 42U rack without taking up rack unit space?

A: Yes. The AP7599 is a 0U vertical PDU measuring 1778mm (70 inches) tall. It mounts in the vertical side channel of a compatible rack enclosure, leaving all front-panel rack units available for equipment. Confirm your rack has a zero-U vertical mounting rail before ordering.

Q: Is the AP7599 compatible with 120V circuits?

A: No. The AP7599 is rated for 208V input only. It requires a 208V facility feed, which is standard in North American data centers served by three-phase transformers. It is not interchangeable with single-phase 120V environments.

Q: What certifications does the AP7599 carry?

A: The AP7599 is cUL Listed, UL Listed (UL 60950), CSA certified, and carries METI Denan approval for Japanese deployments. TAA and NDAA compliance are not confirmed in available evidence — verify separately if required for federal or government procurement.

Q: What is the maximum load the AP7599 can support?

A: The rated maximum is 14,400 VA (14.4kW) at 208V. Standard data center practice is to operate at no more than 80% of rated capacity — approximately 11.5kW — to maintain thermal headroom and avoid nuisance tripping.

Marty Allison

The AP7599 is a straightforward 0U basic PDU, and 'basic' here means exactly what it says — no per-outlet switching, no current monitoring, no remote management. What it does deliver is 14.4kW of capacity through 30 outlets on a single 50A 208V CS8365 feed, which is the right answer for high-density rack buildouts where your power monitoring lives upstream at the branch circuit or PDU panel level, not at the outlet.

Technical Highlights:

• 30-Outlet Mixed Type Configuration: The 24xC13 / 4xC19 / 2xL6-30R layout handles a typical mixed rack — servers and switches on C13, high-draw dual-PSU servers or GPU nodes on C19, and the L6-30R outlets available for a local UPS module or power-hungry specialty device without requiring a step-down or adapter chain.
• 14,400 VA at 208V: Running at the recommended 80% ceiling puts your usable capacity at roughly 11.5kW — enough to fully populate 20–24 1U servers drawing 400–500W each, or a dense IP video rack with multiple high-channel NVRs and managed PoE switches.
• 0U Vertical at 1778mm: Occupying zero rack units front-of-rack while spanning the full 42U height means you're not trading compute space for power distribution — critical when spec'ing racks at $5,000+ per U in co-location environments.

Deployment Considerations:

• The CS8365 50A input is non-negotiable — if your facility doesn't have a 208V 50A receptacle at each rack position, plan for panel work before this PDU ships. This is the single most common field surprise on AP7599 deployments.
• No metering, no switching, no network port. If you need per-outlet consumption data or remote reboot capability, the AP7599 is not the model — look at APC's metered or switched PDU lines. The trade-off is simplicity: nothing to configure, nothing to fail, no IP address to manage.

The AP7599 is the right call for a managed co-location or private data center row where branch-circuit metering already exists at the panel, racks are fully populated with known loads, and the operational team wants zero complexity at the outlet level. It's not suited to deployments where per-outlet visibility or remote load management is part of the runbook.