APC by Schneider Electric AP7968B Rack PDU Switched Zero-U 12.5kW 208V
Overview
The AP7968B is a Zero-U switched rack PDU rated at 12.5kW / 208V, designed for high-density data center and equipment room deployments where per-outlet power control is a hard operational requirement. With 24 total outlets — (21) C13 for standard 1U/2U servers and (3) C19 for high-draw devices such as high-wattage switches or UPS bypass loads — it handles mixed-load racks without adapters. The 3-cord configuration distributes the feed across multiple circuits, which reduces single-circuit exposure and simplifies load balancing across a panel. Individual outlet switching means you can cycle a hung device or shed non-critical loads remotely without touching the rack — a real factor when physical access to a remote or co-lo cabinet is costly or slow. The Zero-U profile mounts vertically in the rack side channel, consuming none of your 1U/2U equipment slots. Frequency tolerance of 50/60 Hz covers both domestic and international facility power without derating.
Compatibility
The AP7968B targets high-density equipment racks drawing up to 12.5kW at 208V single-phase. C13 outlets pair directly with standard IEC 320 C14 power cords used by most 1U rack servers, rack-mount NVRs, managed network switches, and network video recorders. The three C19 outlets accept C20 cords common on higher-wattage PDU-to-device runs and select UPS output connections. Consult your APC by Schneider Electric power infrastructure documentation to confirm upstream UPS or transfer switch output matches the 208V input requirement — this unit is not rated for 120V circuits. Compatible with standard 2-post and 4-post racks using Zero-U vertical mounting channels; verify your rack has a dedicated vertical PDU mounting rail or bracket before ordering. Individual outlet switching integrates with APC's EcoStruxure and rack PDU management ecosystem for remote monitoring and control.
Installation Notes
Mount vertically in the rack side channel using the Zero-U bracket hardware — confirm the rack cabinet supports a vertical PDU rail (not all 2-post open frames include this). The 3-cord input requires three separate 208V circuit connections; size each circuit breaker to the expected per-cord load plus standard 20% headroom per NEC guidelines. The 70-inch height (70 H × 2.2 W × 3.5 D in.) accommodates most standard 42U to 45U cabinets; measure available vertical rail depth before installing in shorter enclosures. Operating frequency is 50/60 Hz — no manual switching required between regions.
