Vertiv Rpdu Switched Outlet Level Monitoring EC 30A 208V Delta 8.6KW Vertical (36 - VP7N30AR

Vertiv VP7N30AR Switched Outlet-Level Monitoring Rack PDU

Overview

The Vertiv VP7N30AR is a 0U vertical rack PDU engineered for data center and high-density compute environments where per-outlet power control and real-time monitoring are non-negotiable. Delivering 30A at 200–240V (8.6kW) across a three-phase delta configuration, this unit provides 36 individually switched and monitored AC outlets — a combination that gives operations teams the granular visibility and remote remediation capability that blanket-monitored PDUs simply cannot match. The vertical 0U form factor preserves every rack unit for active equipment, and the 3-meter input cord reaches overhead busway or floor PDU feeds without extension hardware.

Unlike basic metered PDUs that report only aggregate circuit load, the VP7N30AR measures current, voltage, and power at each outlet — so you know exactly which server, storage array, or network appliance is drawing how much, in real time, without pulling a cabinet door.

Key Features

• 36 Individually Switched C13/C19 Outlets: Mix of IEC C13 (15A max) and C19 (20A max) receptacles handles both standard 1U/2U servers and high-draw GPU or storage nodes on the same PDU. Per-outlet switching means you can hard-reboot a hung server, de-energize a decommissioned slot, or sequence power-on order — all remotely, without touching the rack.
• Outlet-Level Current, Voltage, and Power Monitoring: Knowing total input load is useful; knowing which outlet is pulling 14A at 2:00 AM is actionable. Per-outlet telemetry feeds directly into your DCIM or SNMP management platform, enabling capacity planning at the device level rather than the circuit level.
• 30A / 200–240V Three-Phase Delta Input (NEMA L15-30P): The L15-30P plug is the standard three-phase locking connector for 30A 208V delta feeds — common in colocation environments and enterprise data halls. At 8.6kW total capacity, this PDU supports fully loaded 42U racks with headroom for burst draw spikes.
• SNMP v1/v2c/v3 with Full Enterprise Protocol Stack: SNMP v3 means encrypted, authenticated trap delivery to your NMS — not cleartext v1 broadcasts. The protocol list also covers HTTPS, SSH, LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+, Syslog, NTP, Modbus TCP, and RSTP. If your security policy mandates AAA authentication for infrastructure access, this PDU has native RADIUS and TACACS+ support rather than requiring a proxy or workaround.
• Dual RJ-45 Ethernet Ports with Daisy-Chain Capability: Two Ethernet ports allow daisy-chaining multiple PDUs under a single IP address — reducing switch port consumption in dense deployments. One management connection can serve an entire row of PDUs rather than requiring per-unit switch ports and IP allocations.
• LCD Display with LED Indicators: The onboard LCD provides at-a-glance load readings without requiring a network connection — useful during commissioning, physical audits, or network outages when you need local confirmation of outlet states and circuit draw.
• Reset Button and IPv4/IPv6 Dual-Stack Networking: IPv6 support future-proofs management access as data center networks migrate away from IPv4-only addressing. The hardware reset button provides a recovery path if management firmware becomes unreachable — avoiding a truck roll for a locked-out PDU.
• 50/60 Hz Input Frequency: Operates on both 50Hz (international) and 60Hz (North American) power systems, making this unit deployable in global facilities or colocation campuses serving multinational tenants without separate SKUs per region.
• 0U Vertical Mounting: Installing vertically in the rack's zero-U space preserves all 42 rack units for revenue-generating equipment. This matters in high-density environments where every U counts and adding a 1U or 2U horizontal PDU is a real cost.

Integration & Compatibility

The VP7N30AR integrates with any SNMP-capable DCIM, NMS, or BMS platform — including common tools that consume SNMP v1/v2c/v3 traps and MIB data. Modbus TCP support extends compatibility to building management systems and energy monitoring platforms that use the Modbus protocol natively. LDAP, RADIUS, and TACACS+ integration means user authentication for PDU management access can be centralized in your existing directory or AAA infrastructure — no local user account sprawl across hundreds of PDUs. NTP synchronization keeps event timestamps accurate in Syslog streams and SNMP trap logs, which matters when correlating PDU events with server logs during incident investigations. The RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol) support on the dual Ethernet ports prevents network loops when daisy-chaining units, a practical safeguard in large-scale row deployments. For organizations running rack power distribution infrastructure from Vertiv's broader PDU lineup, the VP7N30AR fits within the same management ecosystem. Pair with data center switching infrastructure that supports SNMP monitoring for end-to-end visibility from the PDU outlet to the top-of-rack switch port.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What type of input plug does the VP7N30AR use, and what circuit does it require?

A: The VP7N30AR uses a NEMA L15-30P input plug, which requires a dedicated 30A, three-phase 208V delta circuit. This is a standard locking connector for 30A three-phase feeds in data center and colocation environments.

Q: Can the VP7N30AR outlets be controlled individually, or only in groups?

A: Each of the 36 outlets is individually switched — you can power cycle, turn off, or turn on any single outlet independently via the network management interface without affecting other outlets on the PDU.

Q: Does the VP7N30AR support centralized authentication like LDAP or RADIUS?

A: Yes. The VP7N30AR natively supports LDAP, RADIUS, and TACACS+ for user authentication, allowing management access credentials to be managed through your existing directory or AAA infrastructure rather than local PDU accounts.

Q: How does daisy-chaining work on the VP7N30AR?

A: The VP7N30AR has two RJ-45 Ethernet ports that allow multiple PDUs to be connected in a chain and managed under a single IP address. This reduces switch port requirements and simplifies IP address management in high-density row deployments.

Q: What monitoring parameters are available at the outlet level?

A: The VP7N30AR monitors current, power, and voltage at each individual outlet — providing device-level telemetry that feeds into SNMP-capable DCIM and NMS platforms for capacity planning and anomaly detection.

Q: Is the VP7N30AR compatible with both 50Hz and 60Hz power systems?

A: Yes. The unit accepts input at both 50Hz and 60Hz, making it suitable for deployment in North American (60Hz) and international (50Hz) data center facilities without modification.

Marty Allison

The VP7N30AR is the PDU I reach for when a customer needs real accountability at the outlet level in a three-phase 30A environment — not just aggregate circuit data. The combination of individual outlet switching and per-outlet current, voltage, and power monitoring on all 36 receptacles is what separates this unit from metered-only alternatives that leave you guessing which device is causing a circuit imbalance.

Technical Highlights:

• SNMP v3 + TACACS+/RADIUS: Encrypted SNMP v3 trap delivery combined with TACACS+ or RADIUS authentication means this PDU fits inside enterprise security policies without bolt-on proxies. Audit trails for outlet-level actions are tied to individual user accounts, not a shared local credential.
• Dual Ethernet / Daisy-Chain: Two RJ-45 management ports with RSTP support let you chain an entire rack row under a single IP — a real operational simplification when you're managing 20+ PDUs per aisle and switch port budgets are tight.
• 36 C13/C19 Mixed Outlets at 8.6kW: The mix of C13 and C19 receptacles on a single 30A 208V delta feed covers the full range of 1U server PSUs through high-draw GPU nodes without needing a second PDU or outlet adapter chain.

Deployment Considerations:

• The NEMA L15-30P input requires a three-phase 208V delta circuit — confirm your facility's PDU feed type before ordering. Standard single-phase 208V or 240V feeds use different connectors and won't mate with the L15-30P.
• Outlet-level monitoring data is only as useful as the DCIM or NMS platform consuming it — verify your management software supports the Vertiv MIB or Modbus TCP map before deployment if you plan to use that telemetry for automated alerting.

This unit is particularly well-matched for colocation providers managing multi-tenant high-density cabinets, where per-outlet metering enables accurate tenant billing and remote outlet control eliminates hands-on remediation calls for hung servers in remote cages.