APC by Schneider Electric Rack PDU Extender Basic 2U 32A 230V (4) IEC C19 - AP7585

APC by Schneider Electric AP7585 Rack PDU Extender Basic 2U 32A 230V 4x IEC C19

Overview

The AP7585 is a 2U basic rack-mount power distribution unit (PDU) extender designed for high-density data center and equipment rack environments where you need to branch 32A of 230V power into four IEC 60320 C19 outlets — the heavy-duty locking connector standard used on high-draw servers, UPS units, and PDUs themselves. Unlike switched or metered PDUs, this unit keeps the footprint and configuration simple: no network card, no software, no management overhead. You get reliable, always-on power distribution in a 2U horizontal form factor that installs in the front or rear of a standard 19-inch rack.

If your deployment involves high-wattage compute or storage gear that demands C19 connections rather than the lighter C13 standard, the APC by Schneider Electric AP7585 is worth a direct look. It fits naturally into larger power architectures where a rack PDU is feeding downstream gear from a hardwired 32A circuit — common in colocation cabinets, server rooms, and dense edge deployments.

Key Features

• 32A / 7,360 VA Input Capacity: The 32A input rating supports up to 7,360 VA of connected load at 230V — enough headroom for a dense rack of blade servers or high-draw storage arrays without tripping branch circuits under inrush. Size your load to 80% of rated capacity (5,888 VA) for continuous operation per standard electrical practice.
• 4x IEC 60320 C19 Outlets: C19 is the 16A locking outlet used on servers and network gear with high-wattage PSUs. Four of them on a single 2U unit lets you consolidate power feeds to four large chassis without separate C13-to-C19 adapters cluttering the cable management.
• Hardwired 3-Wire Input: The single hardwire 3-wire input connects directly to the building power infrastructure — no inlet plug to fail or loosen under load. This is the right choice for permanent installations where the circuit is dedicated and mated during initial rack commissioning.
• 2U Horizontal Rack-Mount Form Factor: At 89mm (2U), this PDU mounts horizontally in standard 19-inch rails and can be positioned at the front or rear of the rack. Rear mounting keeps outlet connections close to equipment PSUs and shortens power cord runs, which reduces cable management complexity.
• 200–230V Input Voltage Range: Accepts 200V, 208V, or 230V input — compatible with both North American 208V three-phase circuits and European/international 230V single-phase supplies. This matters if you're standardizing PDU hardware across data centers in multiple regions.
• 8.53m Cord Length: The nearly 9-meter hardwire lead gives installation teams enough slack to route cleanly from overhead cable trays or below-floor conduit to the rack without splicing — useful in larger computer rooms where the PDU panel may be 20–25 feet away.
• 0–10,000 ft Operating Altitude: Rated to 10,000 ft (3,048m), which covers high-altitude data center and edge sites in mountainous regions without derating calculations.
• 0–95% Relative Humidity (Non-Condensing): Wide humidity tolerance means this unit can be deployed in environments that lack precise climate control — useful in industrial edge cabinets or facilities with seasonal humidity swings.
• CE / VDE / GOST Certified: These three certifications cover European Union (CE), German electrical safety (VDE), and Russian/CIS (GOST) market requirements, making the AP7585 a viable choice for multinational deployments without sourcing region-specific variants.

Integration and Compatibility

The AP7585 is a basic PDU — no SNMP card slot, no outlet switching, no metering. It integrates into your power architecture as a passive distribution point. Pair it with a UPS system that has a hardwire output or a matching C20 output feeding a C19 inlet if your UPS supports that path. For environments where you need per-outlet switching, energy monitoring, or remote reboot capability, step up to APC's metered or switched PDU families before committing to this model.

The C19 outlet type is compatible with IEC 60320 C20 plugs on server and network equipment PSUs rated at 16A or higher. Confirm that the connected equipment's power cords are C20-terminated before ordering — mixing C13/C14 gear on this unit requires adapters that add resistance and defeat the clean installation the hardwire input is designed for.

For PoE switch infrastructure feeding IP cameras or access control hardware, consider pairing rack power with a PoE switch on its own circuit to avoid mixing high-inrush server loads with network infrastructure on the same PDU branch.

What's in the Box

• 1x APC AP7585 Rack PDU Extender (2U, 32A, 230V, 4x IEC C19)
• 1x Installation guide
• 1x Set of rack mounting brackets

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What type of input connection does the AP7585 use?

A: The AP7585 uses a hardwired 3-wire input — there is no plug or inlet connector. It connects directly to a dedicated 32A branch circuit during installation. This is a permanent installation approach, not a plug-and-play PDU.

Q: How many outlets does the AP7585 provide, and what type are they?

A: The AP7585 provides four IEC 60320 C19 outlets, each rated for high-draw equipment. C19 is the locking connector standard used on servers and gear with 16A PSUs. Equipment must have IEC 60320 C20 power cord connectors to mate directly.

Q: What is the maximum load capacity of the AP7585?

A: The AP7585 is rated at 32A input and 7,360 VA load capacity at 230V. Standard electrical practice recommends loading to no more than 80% of rated capacity on a continuous basis, which works out to approximately 5,888 VA for 24/7 operation.

Q: Is the AP7585 compatible with both 208V and 230V power systems?

A: Yes. The AP7585 accepts 200V, 208V, and 230V input, making it compatible with North American 208V three-phase data center circuits as well as European and international 230V single-phase supplies.

Q: Does the AP7585 include monitoring, switching, or metering capabilities?

A: No. The AP7585 is a basic PDU with no network management, outlet switching, or power metering. It distributes power passively. If you need per-outlet control or energy monitoring, you will need a metered or switched PDU from the APC lineup.

Q: What rack space does the AP7585 occupy, and how does it mount?

A: The AP7585 occupies 2U (89mm) and mounts horizontally in a standard 19-inch rack. It can be installed at the front or rear mounting position, with rear mounting preferred to keep power cords close to equipment PSUs.

Marty Allison

The AP7585 is one of those units that solves a specific problem cleanly: you have a 32A hardwired circuit feeding a rack, and you need to distribute that capacity to four C19 devices without adding a managed layer you don't need or can't justify the cost of. The hardwire input is the right call for permanent installs — no plug to work loose under thermal cycling, no inlet rating to become the weak link in a 7,360 VA circuit.

Technical Highlights:

• 7,360 VA / 32A capacity: Enough headroom for four fully-loaded C19 devices drawing up to 16A each — though in practice you want to plan for 80% continuous loading (5,888 VA) to stay well inside thermal limits on a 24/7 circuit.
• 200/208/230V multi-voltage input: A single SKU covers both North American 208V three-phase and international 230V single-phase installations, which matters if you're standardizing hardware across sites in different regions and don't want to manage separate part numbers.
• CE / VDE / GOST certifications: VDE is a meaningful bar — it's the German testing body that validates beyond the CE self-declaration. For EU deployments or any project where local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) requests test-lab documentation, VDE certification gives you a defensible answer.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 8.53m hardwire lead is generous for most computer room layouts, but confirm your panel-to-rack routing before installation — once the unit is racked and terminated, repositioning requires an electrician to re-terminate the hardwire input.
• The AP7585 has no network card slot and no metering — if your operations team expects per-outlet power data or remote load cycling for server management, this unit will not support that use case and you should evaluate APC's AP78xx or AP86xx metered/switched families instead.

The AP7585 fits well in colocation cabinets and dedicated server rooms where a licensed electrician is commissioning the rack power feed and the operator wants a clean, zero-management C19 distribution point downstream of a UPS or PDU with a hardwire output. Not the right fit for environments where outlet-level visibility or remote reboot is a day-two operational requirement.