APC by Schneider Electric AP7820B Rack PDU Metered 1U
Overview
The AP7820B is a 1U metered rack PDU from APC by Schneider Electric designed for data center and server room racks where per-unit load visibility matters. Rated for 208V and 230V operation at 50/60 Hz, it delivers metered power across 16 receptacles — giving operators real-time current draw data at the PDU level so they can identify overloaded circuits before a breaker trips and takes down a rack. The IEC 60320 C14 inlet keeps the input connection standardized for compatibility with UPS output connections throughout the APC and third-party ecosystem. At 1U, the AP7820B fits any standard 19-inch rack without consuming meaningful vertical space — a practical choice for dense switching and compute deployments where rack units are scarce.
Compatibility
The C14 inlet pairs directly with C13 power cords, making the AP7820B compatible with the output receptacles found on APC Smart-UPS and Symmetra UPS systems that provide C13 or C19 outlets via C13/C19 adapters. The 208V/230V dual-voltage rating suits North American 208V three-phase environments (common in colocation and enterprise data centers) as well as 230V single-phase installations standard in Europe and international deployments. The 16-outlet configuration accommodates fully populated 1U and 2U servers, NVRs, network switches, and edge compute nodes — any equipment with IEC 60320 C13 power inlets. It is not rated for 120V circuits; confirm your facility's branch circuit voltage before ordering. The 6.5-foot cord length suits most mid-depth rack configurations, though deeper cabinets may require an extension or repositioned PDU mounting.
Installation Notes
Mount horizontally in a standard 19-inch EIA rack using the integrated mounting flanges. The 1.73 in. height (1U) and 17.48 in. width conform to standard rack form factor. Verify branch circuit breaker rating matches the PDU's input current before energizing. Route the 6.5 ft. input cord to the PDU distribution panel without sharp bends at the C14 connector to preserve connector integrity over repeated load cycles.
