APC by Schneider Electric Rack PDU Basic Vertical 208V 60A (21) C13 (6) C19 - AP6007A - Cord Length:

APC by Schneider Electric AP6007A Vertical Rack PDU, Basic, 208V/60A, 27-Outlet

Overview

The AP6007A is a basic vertical rack power distribution unit designed for high-density data centers, server rooms, and network enclosures where you need to distribute 208V/60A three-phase power to a large number of devices in a single cabinet. With 21 C13 and 6 C19 outlets — 27 receptacles total — this unit handles mixed loads: C13 for 1U/2U servers and network equipment, C19 for high-draw devices like blade chassis, storage arrays, and large UPS bypass loads. The vertical form factor mounts inside the rack's zero-U space, preserving all standard rack units for your actual equipment rather than consuming 1U or 2U for power infrastructure.

The AP6007A ships with a 3.05-meter (10-foot) input cord terminated in an IEC 309 60A 3P+PE connector, sized for the 60A input it draws. If your raised-floor or overhead busway is 10 feet away, you're covered without an extension.

Key Features

• 27 Outlets (21×C13 + 6×C19): The combination matters. C13 receptacles handle the bulk of 1U rack gear at up to ~10A each, while the six C19 outlets accommodate high-draw devices that would otherwise exceed C13 limits. In a fully loaded cabinet with a blade server, NAS, and a mix of 1U compute, you won't be hunting for the right outlet type.
• 208V/60A Input: Drawing from a 208V three-phase branch circuit rather than 120V nearly doubles the watts-per-amp delivered — a 60A 208V feed can support up to ~12.5kVA of load, which is enough for a densely packed 42U rack. That means fewer PDUs per cabinet and fewer branch circuits pulled from your panel.
• Vertical Zero-U Mounting: Mounts inside the rack's side channel, adding no rack-unit overhead. In a 42U cabinet already running at 90% capacity, that distinction between zero-U and 1U isn't cosmetic — it's whether you can install one more 1U appliance or not.
• IEC 309 60A 3P+PE Input Connector: The locking IEC 309 connector provides a secure, industrial-grade termination that won't back out under vibration or cable tension. This is the correct connector for 60A three-phase branch circuits — if your facility is wired with L21-20 or L21-30 twist-locks, verify your whip adapter before ordering.
• 3.05m (10 ft) Cord: Long enough to reach overhead cable trays or under-floor feeds from most standard rack positions. Shorter cords can create cable-management problems in deep rows; the 10-foot length gives routing flexibility without excess slack.
• 0–50°C Operating Range: Rated for full operation up to 50°C, which covers typical hot-aisle/cold-aisle data center environments even during a CRAC unit failure or temporary thermal event. Storage down to -15°C means it survives an unheated staging warehouse without damage.
• 5–95% Relative Humidity (Non-Condensing): Broad humidity tolerance accommodates facilities that are not climate-controlled to data center spec — useful for edge deployments, industrial control rooms, or co-location spaces with variable HVAC.
• UL/cUL Listed, RoHS Compliant: UL listing is typically required by facilities managers and AHJs before anything connects to the branch circuit. RoHS compliance satisfies procurement requirements in many government and enterprise contracts.

Integration and Compatibility

The AP6007A is a basic (non-metered, non-switched) PDU — there is no network card slot, no outlet-level switching, and no remote monitoring capability. That is a feature, not a limitation, for deployments where outlet control and remote metering are handled at the UPS or upstream panel level, or where simplicity and cost are the priority. If you need per-outlet switching or remote load monitoring, evaluate the APC metered or switched vertical PDU families instead.

The unit is designed for standard 19-inch rack PDU mounting channels. Verify your cabinet brand's zero-U mounting bracket compatibility before installing — most major cabinet brands (APC NetShelter, Panduit, Rittal, Chatsworth) accept standard vertical PDU form factors, but bracket kits may vary. The IEC 309 60A 3P+PE input is a three-phase, four-wire connector; confirm your electrical contractor has provisioned a compatible whip from the branch circuit panel.

For broader APC by Schneider Electric power infrastructure, the AP6007A pairs naturally with APC Smart-UPS or Symmetra UPS systems that output 208V on IEC 309 or hardwired terminals, and with network switches and servers that use standard C14/C20 power inlets. Review your power distribution planning to ensure branch circuit capacity before deployment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input plug does the AP6007A use, and what does my electrician need to provision?

A: The AP6007A uses an IEC 309 60A 3P+PE connector on its 3.05-meter input cord. Your electrician needs to provision a 208V three-phase, 60A branch circuit terminated in a matching IEC 309 60A 3P+PE receptacle or provide a compatible whip. Verify this connector type is specified in your electrical drawings before installation.

Q: Is the AP6007A metered or switched, or does it have remote monitoring?

A: No — the AP6007A is a basic PDU with no metering, no outlet switching, and no network management capability. If you need per-outlet load monitoring or remote switching, look at APC's metered or switched vertical PDU lines.

Q: How many outlets does the AP6007A have, and what are the connector types?

A: The AP6007A has 27 total outlets: 21 IEC C13 receptacles (for standard 1U/2U server power cords with C14 plugs) and 6 IEC C19 receptacles (for high-draw devices with C20 plugs, such as blade servers or large storage arrays).

Q: What is the maximum load I can put on the AP6007A?

A: The AP6007A accepts up to 60A at 208V input. For safe, continuous operation per NEC guidelines, plan to load no more than 80% of rated capacity — approximately 48A continuous. At 208V, that represents roughly 10kVA of continuous load across all outlets.

Q: Does the AP6007A carry UL listing?

A: Yes — the AP6007A is listed to both UL and cUL standards, satisfying the safety certification requirements most facilities managers and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) require before connecting to a branch circuit.

Q: Is the AP6007A compatible with APC NetShelter racks?

A: The AP6007A is a standard vertical zero-U PDU designed for 19-inch rack enclosures. APC NetShelter cabinets include vertical PDU mounting channels compatible with this form factor. Confirm bracket requirements with APC documentation for your specific NetShelter model before ordering.

Karl Wilson

The AP6007A is a workhorse vertical PDU I'd spec for any 208V cabinet where simplicity and outlet density matter more than remote management. The 60A/208V input — terminated in a locking IEC 309 3P+PE connector — is the right architecture for high-density racks: you're getting up to ~12.5kVA per PDU, and the vertical form factor means zero rack-unit impact on a cabinet that's already packed.

Technical Highlights:

• 21×C13 + 6×C19 Outlet Mix: The six C19 outlets are the detail that matters on a dense blade-server row. C13-only PDUs force C19-equipped equipment onto adapters — a fire hazard and an audit flag. The AP6007A handles mixed loads natively.
• 208V Branch Circuit Efficiency: At 208V, the same 60A circuit delivers nearly twice the wattage of a 120V/60A feed. That translates directly to fewer circuits pulled, fewer conduit runs, and lower electrical infrastructure cost per cabinet.
• 0–50°C Operating Range: Rated to operate continuously at 50°C ambient — above the typical 45°C hot-aisle threshold. That's not marketing padding; it's useful headroom during CRAC maintenance windows or partial cooling failures.

Deployment Considerations:

• The IEC 309 60A 3P+PE input is three-phase. Confirm your facility's branch circuit panel and whip are provisioned for three-phase 208V before the PDU arrives on-site — a two-phase 208V circuit will not work.
• No network card slot means no retrofit path to metering or switching. If there's any possibility you'll need remote load visibility in the future, evaluate the metered vertical PDU variant now rather than swapping PDUs later under load.

Best fit: high-density 208V colocation rows, enterprise server rooms, or edge data centers where the upstream UPS or PDU handles metering and the cabinet PDU's only job is safe, reliable outlet distribution. The AP6007A does that job without unnecessary complexity.