Vertiv Rpdu Switched Outlet Level Monitoring 60/63A 240/415V WYE 43.4KW Vertical - VP7U60A2

Vertiv VP7U60A2 Switched Outlet Level Monitored Vertical rPDU

Overview

The Vertiv VP7U60A2 is a 0U vertical rack PDU engineered for high-density data center and server room environments that need granular outlet-level control alongside real-time power monitoring. Rated at 60/63A with a 43.4kW capacity on a 240/415V WYE 3-phase input, this unit handles the kind of per-rack power loads you find in modern compute-dense deployments — blade chassis, GPU servers, and dense storage enclosures where aggregate demand pushes past what a basic metered PDU can manage. Part of Vertiv's PowerIT HD series, it ships with 36 combination C13/C19 outlets, giving you flexibility to mix standard 1U/2U server tails with higher-draw IEC C19 devices in any ratio you need.

Key Features

• Outlet-Level Switching (36 Outlets): Each of the 36 combination C13/C19 outlets can be individually switched on or off and remotely power-cycled. If a hung server needs a hard reboot at 3 AM, you do it from the management interface — no hands on the rack, no dispatch, no outage window for neighboring equipment.
• 43.4kW / 43,400 VA Capacity: The VP7U60A2 is designed for modern high-density racks — 43.4kW per PDU is enough headroom for fully loaded GPU compute nodes or dense virtualization hosts. Running dual-corded servers? Budget two of these per rack for redundancy and you still have margin.
• 240/415V WYE 3-Phase Input with 3P+N+E (IP44) Plug: The IP44-rated plug is a meaningful spec in co-location and enterprise environments where physical plug security and splash ingress protection matter. WYE topology gives you balanced loading across three phases — critical when you're trying to keep PDU phase imbalance under 5% at the panel level.
• 36 Combination C13/C19 Outlets (P-Lock Compatible): High-retention P-Lock compatible outlets prevent accidental disconnections under vibration or cable weight — particularly useful in colocation cages where cable management is dense and technician access is infrequent. Mixing C13 and C19 on the same PDU means one unit handles your entire rack without adapters.
• Hot-Swappable IMD (Intelligence Module Device): The monitoring module can be replaced without powering down the PDU. In a 24/7 production environment, this is the difference between a zero-downtime firmware refresh or sensor swap and a scheduled maintenance window that requires rack evacuation.
• Upgradeable Monitoring Architecture: The unit ships with input monitoring and outlet-level monitoring, and its architecture supports monitoring upgrades without hardware replacement. If your monitoring requirements evolve — adding environmental sensors, expanding DCIM integration — you're not ripping and replacing PDUs.
• Network + Serial Connectivity: Both network interface and serial connection are present out of the box. Serial is useful during initial commissioning or when network access is unavailable; network interface enables integration with DCIM platforms, SNMP-based monitoring, and remote management portals.
• TAA and RoHS Compliance: TAA compliance makes the VP7U60A2 eligible for U.S. federal, state, and government-adjacent procurement without exceptions. RoHS and China RoHS compliance simplifies international deployments and satisfies environmental procurement requirements common in enterprise contracts.

Integration & Compatibility

The VP7U60A2 connects via standard network interface, making it compatible with SNMP-based monitoring platforms and DCIM solutions that support Vertiv PowerIT hardware. Serial access provides a fallback management path and is common in out-of-band management architectures. The combination C13/C19 outlet design means you don't need load adapters for mixed-voltage IEC equipment — standard in hyperscale-style racks. Its 0U vertical form factor installs in the rear channel of most standard 19-inch or 600/800mm-wide open-frame and enclosed racks without consuming any rack unit space.

The 3-year manufacturer warranty is extendable to 5 years when the unit is registered within 120 days of purchase — that registration window matters if you're deploying at scale; track it per serial number at installation time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum power capacity of the VP7U60A2?

A: The VP7U60A2 is rated at 43.4kW (43,400 VA) on a 60/63A, 240/415V WYE 3-phase input — sized for high-density rack environments including GPU compute and blade chassis deployments.

Q: How many outlets does the VP7U60A2 have and what types are they?

A: It has 36 combination C13/C19 outlets. Each outlet supports both standard IEC C13 (for 1U/2U servers) and C19 (for higher-draw devices), giving you full flexibility in a mixed-device rack without requiring adapters.

Q: Can I power-cycle individual outlets remotely on the VP7U60A2?

A: Yes. The VP7U60A2 supports outlet-level switching and remote power cycling on all 36 outlets via its network management interface. Each outlet can be individually controlled without affecting other outlets on the PDU.

Q: What is the warranty on the VP7U60A2?

A: The VP7U60A2 carries a standard 3-year manufacturer warranty, extendable to 5 years when the unit is registered within 120 days of purchase.

Q: Is the VP7U60A2 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The VP7U60A2 meets TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance requirements, making it eligible for U.S. federal and government procurement programs. It also meets UL, RoHS, and China RoHS standards.

Q: Can the intelligence module be replaced without taking the PDU offline?

A: Yes. The VP7U60A2 features a hot-swappable IMD (Intelligence Module Device), allowing the monitoring module to be replaced without powering down the PDU or disrupting connected equipment.

Karl Wilson

The VP7U60A2 is one of the more spec-complete vertical PDUs in its class for enterprise deployments that need outlet-level switching alongside real input monitoring — the 43.4kW ceiling and 36 combination C13/C19 outlets on a single 0U unit is a practical configuration for high-density compute racks where you're running a mix of 1U servers and C19-tailed storage or GPU nodes.

Technical Highlights:

• Hot-Swappable IMD: The replaceable intelligence module means you can swap firmware or a failed sensor without scheduling a maintenance window or evacuating the rack — critical in 24/7 production environments where any downtime has a cost attached.
• P-Lock Compatible Outlets: High-retention P-Lock outlets prevent accidental disconnections in colo environments where cable pull-out during neighboring rack work is a real failure mode. This is easy to overlook in a spec sheet but matters operationally.
• Upgradeable Monitoring: The architecture supports monitoring upgrades without hardware replacement. If you're deploying ahead of a full DCIM rollout, you can start with input and outlet monitoring now and expand capabilities later without touching the PDU hardware.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 3P+N+E (IP44) plug specifies a particular whip or inlet connection — confirm your raised floor or overhead busway termination matches before ordering, especially in international colocation deployments where plug standards vary by facility.
• The 5-year warranty extension requires registration within 120 days of purchase. At scale deployments, build this into your commissioning checklist — missing the window per serial number is a common oversight that costs warranty coverage on expensive hardware.

This PDU is the right fit for dense compute rows in enterprise data centers and colocation facilities — particularly government or federal-adjacent deployments where TAA compliance is a hard procurement requirement and outlet-level control maps to your change management workflow.