APC by Schneider Electric Rack PDU Basic 1U 22KW 400V (6) C19 - AP7526

APC by Schneider Electric AP7526 22kW 400V 3-Phase Basic Rack PDU

Overview

The AP7526 is a 1U rack-mounted basic power distribution unit rated for 22kW at 400V three-phase input — a straightforward, no-frills PDU built for high-density equipment racks where you need reliable power delivery to multiple C19-connected devices without the overhead of metered or switched outlet control. The six C19 output receptacles deliver 230V to connected equipment, making this unit well-suited for server rooms, network closets, and security equipment racks running IEC-standard power loads. If your environment demands a simple, fixed-output PDU that installs fast and stays out of the way, the AP7526 fits that brief.

Key Features

• 22kW at 400V Three-Phase Input: Handling 22kW from a three-phase 400V supply means this unit can carry the power load of a fully populated high-density rack — NVRs, servers, and network switches — without requiring a dedicated single-phase high-current circuit that's often harder to provision in existing facilities.
• Six C19 Output Receptacles at 230V: C19 connectors mate with C20 plugs found on most enterprise network equipment, rack-mount servers, and high-draw NVRs. Six positions per PDU is enough to service a focused equipment bay without daisy-chaining or overloading a single strip.
• 1U Rack Form Factor: A 1U profile keeps your rack organized and preserves vertical space for additional equipment. Horizontal mounting in a standard 19-inch rack means the PDU doesn't consume valuable equipment slots that a vertical-mount unit might obstruct.
• 2.4m Input Cord: The 2.4-meter cord provides enough reach to connect to a rack-top or floor-mounted PDU/UPS without extension cords or cable management headaches in most standard rack deployments.
• Basic PDU Architecture: No outlet switching, no metering, no network card slot — the basic design eliminates complexity and failure points. For static, always-on equipment loads where remote outlet control isn't required, this is the right class of PDU. Managed and metered variants exist in the APC rack PDU line when those features are needed.
• 6.965 kg Installed Weight: At just under 7 kg, the AP7526 is manageable for a one-person installation into a standard rack without requiring a lift or a second technician, even in tight spaces.

Integration & Compatibility

The AP7526 connects to any 400V three-phase supply terminated with the appropriate IEC input connector for this PDU. Output C19 receptacles are compatible with any C20-equipped device — common across enterprise switching, rack-mount servers, NVRs, and UPS bypass panels. As a basic PDU with no network management card or communication bus, it integrates passively into any rack environment regardless of vendor or management platform. If you require per-outlet metering or remote switching, evaluate the APC metered and switched rack PDU families instead. For applications pairing this unit with a compatible UPS, verify that the upstream UPS or power panel is provisioned for the full 22kW load capacity. Review APC's rack PDU catalog to compare basic, metered, and switched variants across the same input voltage class.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input voltage and phase does the AP7526 require?

A: The AP7526 requires a 400V three-phase input supply. It is not compatible with single-phase 120V or 208V feeds — confirm your power panel is provisioned for 400V three-phase before specifying this unit.

Q: What type of outlets does the AP7526 provide and how many?

A: It provides six IEC 60320 C19 output receptacles. C19 is the locking-style connector used on high-draw rack equipment with C20 plugs — verify your connected devices use C20 power connectors before ordering.

Q: How much rack space does the AP7526 occupy?

A: The AP7526 is a 1U unit, occupying one rack unit of vertical space in a standard 19-inch rack. It mounts horizontally and does not consume equipment bay space on the sides.

Q: Does the AP7526 include network management or per-outlet switching?

A: No. The AP7526 is a basic PDU with no metering, network management card, or outlet switching capability. All six C19 outlets are always-on. If remote monitoring or outlet-level control is required, a metered or switched variant in the APC rack PDU line is the appropriate choice.

Q: What is the output voltage of the AP7526?

A: The AP7526 outputs 230V across all six C19 receptacles, converted from the 400V three-phase input supply.

Q: How long is the input power cord on the AP7526?

A: The input cord is 2.4 meters (approximately 7.9 feet), providing adequate reach for most rack-to-PDU or rack-to-UPS connections in standard data center and equipment room layouts.

Marty Allison

The AP7526 is a unit I recommend when the deployment need is straightforward: three-phase 400V input, 22kW capacity, six C19 outputs, nothing else. There's real value in that simplicity — fewer components mean fewer failure points, and in a rack running always-on security infrastructure, you don't want a PDU's management module to be the reason a camera array drops off at 2 AM.

Technical Highlights:

• 22kW Three-Phase Capacity: At 400V three-phase, 22kW covers a fully loaded security or IT rack — factor roughly 300–400W per 1U server or NVR and you'll find this PDU handles 50+ device-equivalent loads before hitting its ceiling.
• Six C19 Outlets at 230V Output: C19 is the right connector for enterprise-class rack equipment. Six positions is a deliberate constraint — it keeps you from overloading a single PDU by forcing conscious load planning across multiple units in a populated rack.
• 1U Horizontal Form Factor: The 4.4cm height (1U) fits any EIA-standard 19-inch rack without modification. At 6.965 kg it installs without a lift — a practical detail in retrofit deployments where access is tight.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify the upstream panel or UPS is provisioned for the full 22kW load at 400V three-phase before rack installation — undersized upstream circuits are the most common commissioning error with high-capacity PDUs.
• The AP7526 has no network management capability. If your operations team expects remote outlet visibility or load monitoring, this unit will not deliver that — plan for a metered or switched APC PDU variant from the outset rather than retrofitting later.

This unit is a solid fit for security integrators deploying NVR/server racks in European or international facilities running IEC three-phase power infrastructure, where operational simplicity and load capacity matter more than remote management features.