Vertiv VP7N32A0 Switched Outlet-Level Monitoring PDU, 30A 208V 4.9kW Horizontal

Overview

The Vertiv VP7N32A0 is a horizontal, zero-U rack PDU engineered for data center and server room environments where outlet-level power visibility and remote outlet switching are non-negotiable. Drawing up to 30A at 200–240V (4.9kW usable capacity) via a NEMA L6-30P plug, this unit puts granular control of 24 AC outlets — individually switchable and monitored for current, voltage, and power — directly into your DCIM or NMS dashboard without requiring a local hands-on visit. The Geist-platform firmware behind the VP7N32A0 has a well-established install base across colocation, enterprise data centers, and high-density compute environments, and brings a full enterprise protocol stack to a single 1U-equivalent horizontal rail position.

Key Features

• 24 individually switched C13 outlets: Each of the 24 C13 receptacles can be powered on, off, or cycled remotely — critical for rebooting a hung server or network appliance without rolling a tech to the rack. No hub-and-spoke grouping required; every outlet is an independent control point.
• Outlet-level current, voltage, and power monitoring: Real-time per-outlet metering lets you track actual load distribution across the strip. Catching a single overloaded outlet before it trips a breaker is far cheaper than an unplanned outage window — this is the spec that separates switched-monitored PDUs from basic strip-and-switch models.
• 30A / 208V / 4.9kW single-phase input: The L6-30P input matches the most common high-density rack circuit type in North American data centers. At 4.9kW usable (Vertiv's de-rated safe operating figure below the 80% NEC threshold of a 30A circuit), you have headroom for a full rack of 1U servers without hunting for a second circuit feed.
• Enterprise protocol stack — SNMP v1/v2c/v3, HTTPS, SSH, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP: SNMP v3 means authenticated, encrypted OID polling — your NMS (SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, Zabbix) gets per-outlet data without cleartext exposure. RADIUS and TACACS+ integration means PDU access follows your existing AAA policy; no local credential sprawl across dozens of rack units.
• IPv4 and IPv6 dual-stack, NTP, Syslog, SMTP: Native IPv6 means this PDU slots cleanly into modernized data center network segments without a NAT workaround. Syslog and SMTP alerting push outlet-trip and threshold-breach events to your ticketing system automatically, closing the loop without manual polling.
• Modbus TCP support: Modbus TCP makes the VP7N32A0 compatible with DCIM platforms and BMS (Building Management Systems) that use Modbus as their native telemetry protocol — common in colocation and enterprise facilities with existing BMS infrastructure. Not every PDU at this price tier includes Modbus; it matters when your facilities team already runs a BMS.
• LCD display with LED indicators: A local LCD gives you an at-a-glance power reading at the rack without a laptop or network connection — useful during initial commissioning or when the network is down. LED indicators flag outlet state without opening a browser.
• Horizontal 0U form factor, 3m (10 ft) cord: Horizontal mounting means this PDU occupies zero rack unit slots of your usable compute space. The 3m power cord reaches from the top or bottom of a standard 42U cabinet to the PDU drop in the raised-floor or overhead busway without extension cords or tray cable.
• 1x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1x RS-232 serial, 1x USB: The serial port provides out-of-band management access and firmware recovery when the network interface is unreachable. The USB port supports local configuration and firmware updates via flash drive — no laptop serial adapter needed on the data center floor.
• 200–240V / 50–60Hz input range: The wide input voltage band covers both North American 208V three-phase-derived circuits and international 230V single-phase feeds, giving this unit flexibility for mixed-voltage colocation environments or global deployment with the same SKU.

Integration & Compatibility

The VP7N32A0 integrates with Vertiv's broader power and thermal management ecosystem, and its open SNMP MIB and Modbus TCP interface make it compatible with third-party DCIM platforms, NMS tools, and BMS controllers without vendor lock-in. The full network protocol suite — DHCP for zero-touch IP assignment, NTP for synchronized event timestamps, and HTTPS/SSH for secure management — aligns with standard enterprise change control and security audit requirements. LDAP integration ties PDU user authentication into Active Directory or OpenLDAP, so access control follows your existing directory policy. For rack PDU accessories including mounting hardware, blanking panels, and environmental sensors, check compatible Vertiv Geist accessories to build out a complete power distribution solution for your rack. For sites running mixed outlet types, note that all 24 outlets on the VP7N32A0 are C13 — if your deployment includes high-draw devices requiring C19 outlets (dual-corded UPS bypass, high-density blade chassis), you will need a PDU with C19 receptacles or use C19-to-C13 adapters at those specific loads. Review your UPS and power protection upstream capacity to confirm the L6-30P circuit is provisioned and protected before commissioning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What outlet types does the VP7N32A0 have, and how many?

A: The VP7N32A0 has 24 IEC C13 outlets. All 24 are individually switched and monitored. There are no C19 outlets on this model — if your rack includes devices with C20 power inputs requiring C19 receptacles, you will need a different PDU configuration or appropriate adapters.

Q: What input plug and circuit does the VP7N32A0 require?

A: The VP7N32A0 uses a NEMA L6-30P input plug and requires a 30A, 208V (200–240V) single-phase circuit. This is the standard high-density rack circuit in North American data centers. The unit draws up to 4.9kW at full load.

Q: Can the VP7N32A0 be managed via SNMP?

A: Yes. The VP7N32A0 supports SNMP v1, v2c, and v3. SNMP v3 includes authentication and encryption, making it suitable for secure NMS polling environments. The unit also supports HTTPS, SSH, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, Syslog, SMTP, and Modbus TCP for enterprise integration.

Q: Does the VP7N32A0 support IPv6?

A: Yes, the VP7N32A0 supports both IPv4 and IPv6 (dual-stack), allowing it to operate on modernized data center network segments without NAT workarounds.

Q: How is the VP7N32A0 mounted in the rack?

A: The VP7N32A0 is a horizontal-mount PDU with a 0U rack height profile, meaning it mounts to the side or back rail of a standard rack cabinet and does not consume any usable rack unit space. It ships with a 3-meter (approximately 10-foot) power cord.

Q: Does the VP7N32A0 support out-of-band management?

A: Yes. In addition to the Ethernet management port, the VP7N32A0 includes a serial (RS-232) port for out-of-band access and firmware recovery when the primary network interface is unavailable. A USB port is also present for local configuration and firmware updates.