APC by Schneider Electric Rack PDU Metered 2U 32A 230V (12) C13 & (4) C19 - AP7822B

APC by Schneider Electric AP7822B Metered Rack PDU 2U 32A 230V

Overview

The AP7822B is a 2U horizontal/vertical rack-mount power distribution unit built for data center racks, server rooms, and dense surveillance NVR enclosures where you need real-time load visibility without committing to a full switched or outlet-metered solution. It delivers 32A at 208–230V through 16 outlets — 12x C13 and 4x C19 — fed from an IEC 309 32A 2P+E input connector. The 3.66m power cord gives you reach from floor-mount PDPs to top-of-rack patch panels without an extension. If you're loading multiple 1U NVRs, servers, or PoE injectors into a single rack and want to know your actual draw before you trip a breaker, the rack PDU category is where this product lives.

Key Features

• 32A / 7,680 VA Capacity: At 230V single-phase, the AP7822B supports up to 7,680 VA of connected load — enough headroom for a fully populated rack of 1U servers or NVRs drawing 300–500W each. Size your load to 80% of the breaker rating (25.6A effective) and you stay within NEC/IEC best practices.
• 12x C13 + 4x C19 Outlets: The 16-outlet mix covers the real-world split in most racks: C13 for 1U servers, switches, and NVRs; C19 for high-draw UPS bypass, PDUs, or dual-corded compute. Four C19 ports is a generous allocation for a 2U unit — you won't be hunting for adapters when you add a blade chassis or high-draw storage array.
• Current, Power, and Voltage Monitoring: The AP7822B meters at the input level — displaying amps, watts, and volts in real time via LED indicators on the face of the unit. This isn't outlet-level metering, but for most deployments it's exactly what you need: know your aggregate rack draw, catch load creep before it becomes a tripped breaker, and verify your power factor without pulling out a clamp meter.
• IEC 309 32A 2P+E Input: The industrial-grade IEC 309 input plug (blue, 2P+E, 32A) is the standard connector on European and international 32A single-phase circuits. It mates directly with the PDPs and floor-socket outlets in most purpose-built data centers and server rooms without adapters. Verify your facility's outlet spec before ordering — this is not a NEMA 5-15 or L6-30 unit.
• 3.66m (12 ft) Power Cord: Long enough to reach from a floor-level distribution panel to a mid-rack PDU without strain or cable management drama. Shorter cords force awkward routing; this length handles most standard 42U–48U rack deployments cleanly.
• Horizontal and Vertical Mounting: The 2U form factor mounts horizontally in standard EIA-310 racks, but the AP7822B also supports vertical installation for zero-U mounting in supported racks — keeping all 2U of front-panel space free for active equipment. Useful in densely populated racks where every unit of panel space is allocated.
• On/Off Switch + LED Indicators: A physical on/off switch lets you cut power to all outlets simultaneously without touching the distribution panel — useful during maintenance windows. LED indicators give you a quick visual health check without logging into a management interface, which matters when you're in the data hall with a laptop closed.
• 50–60 Hz Input Frequency: Compatible with both 50Hz (EU/international) and 60Hz (US/Americas) power grids at the same nominal voltage range of 208–230V, making the AP7822B deployable in multi-region deployments without procurement complexity.

Integration and Compatibility

The AP7822B is designed for environments already running APC rack PDU infrastructure. It fits standard 19-inch EIA-310 rack enclosures and works alongside APC UPS systems providing 208–230V single-phase output — pair it downstream of a SmartUPS or Symmetra for clean, monitored distribution to every outlet in the rack. The IEC 309 input is the common interface for European and international facility power, so this unit integrates cleanly into existing circuit infrastructure without conversion hardware. For environments that need outlet-level switching or remote reboot capability, look at APC's switched PDU family — the AP7822B handles current/power/voltage monitoring at the input rail only, which is the right tradeoff for cost-sensitive rack builds that don't require per-outlet control. Pair with a managed network switch and an NVR for a complete, monitored rack solution in surveillance deployments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum load the AP7822B can handle?

A: The AP7822B is rated for 32A at 208–230V, giving a maximum load capacity of 7,680 VA. Per standard electrical best practice, size your connected load to 80% of the breaker rating — approximately 25.6A — to avoid nuisance tripping under transient peaks.

Q: Does the AP7822B support outlet-level switching or remote reboot?

A: No. The AP7822B is a metered PDU — it monitors current, voltage, and power at the input rail and provides LED readout, but does not support per-outlet switching or remote reboot. For those capabilities, consider APC's switched PDU product line.

Q: What input connector does the AP7822B use?

A: The AP7822B uses an IEC 309 32A 2P+E input connector (standard blue industrial plug). This is the common connector for 32A single-phase circuits in European and international data centers. It is not compatible with NEMA 5-15, NEMA L6-30, or other North American outlet types without an adapter — verify your facility's circuit before ordering.

Q: Can the AP7822B be mounted vertically as well as horizontally?

A: Yes. The AP7822B supports both horizontal (2U rack) and vertical (zero-U) mounting configurations, allowing you to preserve front-panel rack space in high-density deployments.

Q: How many C19 outlets does the AP7822B provide?

A: The AP7822B provides 4x C19 outlets alongside 12x C13 outlets, for a total of 16 AC outlets. The C19 ports are suited for high-draw devices such as blade servers, large UPS bypass connections, or high-density storage arrays.

Q: What does the AP7822B monitor and how is it displayed?

A: The AP7822B meters input current (amps), power (watts), and voltage (volts) at the PDU input rail. Values are displayed via LED indicators on the face of the unit — no network connection or management software required for local readout.

Ted Perry

The AP7822B sits in a well-defined lane: you have a 32A/230V single-phase circuit, you need to distribute it across 16 outlets with input-rail monitoring, and you don't want to pay for per-outlet switching you'll never use. That's a legitimate and common rack build. The 7,680 VA headroom is real — at 80% utilization you're working with 6,144 VA, which covers a 12-slot NVR rack plus ancillary networking gear with margin to spare.

Technical Highlights:

• 16-outlet C13/C19 mix (12+4): Four C19 ports on a 2U unit is above average for this class — most competing units in this form factor ship with 2. That matters when you're deploying dual-corded compute or a high-draw storage node alongside standard 1U NVRs.
• Input metering (current/power/voltage): Real-time aggregate visibility without network infrastructure dependency. LED readout means you can eyeball rack load during physical commissioning without a laptop — faster troubleshooting during build-out.
• IEC 309 32A 2P+E input: This is the right connector for international data halls and European colo facilities. It's not a universal fit — North American deployments on NEMA circuits will need a purpose-built variant. Don't assume the input is interchangeable.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 3.66m cord is long enough for most 42U–48U rack deployments, but if your power distribution panel is ceiling-mounted or more than 4m from the rack, measure before you order — extension cords on high-amperage circuits are a compliance headache.
• Input-rail metering only: if you need to identify which specific outlet is drawing unexpectedly, you'll need outlet-level metering from a different model. The AP7822B tells you the rack is drawing 22A; it won't tell you which device is responsible.

This unit is the right call for international server rooms and colo deployments with 32A/230V single-phase circuits where aggregate load monitoring is the requirement and per-outlet control is out of scope — particularly NVR-dense surveillance racks in European or APAC facilities where IEC 309 infrastructure is standard.