APC by Schneider Electric Rack PDU Basic Zerou 16A 230V (20)C13 & (4)C19; IEC309 10 FT Cord - AP7554

APC by Schneider Electric AP7554 0U Vertical Rack PDU, Basic, 16A/230V, 24-Outlet

Overview

The AP7554 is a zero-U vertical rack PDU from APC by Schneider Electric designed for high-density server and networking cabinets where every rack unit counts. Running at 16A/230V with a 3,680 VA load capacity, it delivers power to 24 outlets — 20x IEC 320 C13 and 4x IEC 320 C19 — without consuming a single horizontal rack unit. The zero-U form factor mounts vertically inside the rear of a standard rack, leaving all 42U (or more) of usable depth free for active equipment. If you're planning a high-density server room or network enclosure build and need to distribute 230V power efficiently across a full rack, the AP7554 is a straightforward fit.

Key Features

• Zero-U Vertical Mounting: Installs along the inside of a standard rack frame rather than occupying horizontal rack space. Every U stays available for servers, switches, or storage — a real advantage in fully populated 42U cabinets where horizontal PDUs would cost you 1–2U you can't afford to lose.
• 24 Outlets (20x C13 + 4x C19): The mixed outlet configuration handles both standard 1U/2U servers (C13) and higher-draw equipment like larger servers, UPS units, or PDU daisy-chain inputs (C19). Four C19 outlets give you flexibility for anything drawing above the C13 10A limit. Refer to a rack power planning guide when calculating per-outlet loads against the 16A total circuit budget.
• 16A / 230V Input via IEC 309: The IEC 309 16A inlet is the standard industrial-grade locking connector used throughout European and international data centers. It won't accidentally unplug under load — a genuine operational advantage over IEC 320 inlets in environments with cable movement or vibration.
• 3,680 VA / 3,680W Load Capacity: At 16A × 230V, you get 3,680 watts of usable capacity. Plan your outlet loads so total draw stays at or below this figure — there's no per-outlet circuit protection on a Basic PDU, so load balancing discipline matters. For environments needing per-outlet monitoring or switching, consider a Metered or Switched PDU in the same family.
• 10-Foot (3.05m) Cord: The pre-attached 3-meter cord gives you enough reach to route from a floor-mounted power panel or UPS to a full-height rack without extension. Shorter cords on competitive units sometimes force awkward routing in tall cabinets.
• Operating Range -5°C to 45°C: Covers standard data center and telecom room environments without derating. Storage down to -25°C means units can be warehoused in cold environments before deployment without concern.
• CCC, CE, VDE Certified: Triple certification covers China, European Union, and German safety standards respectively — relevant if you're deploying across multiple international sites or need to satisfy facility compliance requirements in regulated environments.
• Black Finish: Matches standard black rack equipment without visual inconsistency — a minor point, but relevant in client-facing or co-location environments where presentation matters.

Integration and Compatibility

The AP7554 is a Basic PDU — no network card, no metering, no outlet switching. It distributes power and nothing else. This makes it straightforward to integrate: plug in the IEC 309 input, mount it vertically in the rack, and connect equipment. It is compatible with standard APC NetShelter and two-post rack systems that support vertical PDU mounting brackets (verify bracket compatibility for your specific rack model before ordering). Because there is no management interface, there are no firmware updates, no IP addresses to manage, and no cybersecurity surface to maintain — appropriate for air-gapped or compliance-sensitive environments where managed devices on the power layer add audit complexity.

The mixed C13/C19 outlet layout accommodates most 1U–4U server platforms. The four C19 outlets are positioned for high-draw devices; check your equipment's power supply input connector type before assuming C19 availability is sufficient for your highest-draw nodes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum total load the AP7554 can handle?

A: The AP7554 supports a maximum input current of 16A at 230V, giving a total capacity of 3,680 VA / 3,680W. Total connected load across all 24 outlets must not exceed this figure.

Q: Does the AP7554 include outlet-level switching or metering?

A: No. The AP7554 is a Basic PDU — it distributes power only, with no outlet switching, metering, or network management capability. If you need per-outlet monitoring or remote switching, look at APC's Metered or Switched PDU models in the AP7xxx family.

Q: What input connector does the AP7554 use?

A: It uses an IEC 309 16A industrial locking inlet. This is the standard heavy-duty connector used in European and international data center power distribution panels.

Q: How does the AP7554 mount in a rack?

A: It is a zero-U vertical PDU, designed to mount inside the rear of a standard rack enclosure along the vertical rail. This preserves all horizontal rack units for active equipment. Verify that your specific rack model supports APC vertical PDU mounting hardware before ordering.

Q: What are the certifications on the AP7554?

A: The AP7554 carries CCC (China), CE (European Union), and VDE (Germany) certifications. These cover the primary regulatory requirements for data center deployments across European and Chinese markets.

Q: What is the operating temperature range for the AP7554?

A: The operating range is -5°C to 45°C, covering standard data center and telecom room conditions. Storage temperature extends from -25°C to 65°C.

Karl Wilson

The AP7554 gets specified constantly in European and international rack builds because the IEC 309 16A locking inlet eliminates the accidental-disconnect risk you get with standard IEC 320 C20 inputs — an underappreciated operational detail that matters in live data centers with active cable management. At 3,680W across 24 outlets, the math works cleanly for a fully populated 1U server rack where most nodes draw 200–400W each.

Technical Highlights:

• 24-Outlet Mixed Layout: 20x C13 for standard 1U/2U server PSUs plus 4x C19 for higher-draw equipment — covers most rack configurations without requiring a second PDU for the few C19-only power supplies in the mix.
• Zero-U Vertical Form Factor: Mounts inside the rack frame, not in it. In a fully loaded 42U cabinet, recovering even 1U translates to meaningful density gains across a multi-rack deployment.
• 3,680 VA on a 16A/230V Circuit: Straightforward for facilities with standard 16A single-phase distribution — no special circuit requirements, no derating needed within the -5°C to 45°C operating envelope.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify your specific rack model supports APC vertical PDU mounting brackets before the unit ships — not all racks handle vertical PDUs identically, and bracket mismatches on delivery day cause real delays.
• No per-outlet circuit protection is present on a Basic PDU. If a downstream device draws a surge, it comes off the shared 16A budget. Load-balance deliberately and leave headroom; running the circuit above 80% continuously (above ~13A) is bad practice regardless of the rated maximum.

The AP7554 is the right call for international data center and co-location deployments on 230V single-phase circuits where CCC/CE/VDE compliance is required and management overhead needs to stay at zero — no IP, no firmware, no attack surface.