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Vertiv VP7N60A0 Switched Outlet-Level Monitoring PDU, 60A 208V Delta, 17.2kW Vertical

Overview

The VP7N60A0 is a vertical 0U switched PDU engineered for high-density data center racks where per-outlet visibility and remote power cycling aren't optional — they're operational requirements. Drawing up to 60A at 200–240V three-phase (208V Delta), it delivers 17.2kW of usable capacity across 24 IEC C13 receptacles, fed via an IEC 60309 input plug. If you're managing dense server rows, colocation cages, or high-availability network equipment and need granular power accountability without dedicating rack U-space to the PDU, the VP7N60A0 is built for that job. Browse the full Vertiv power distribution lineup for the broader family context.

Key Features

• Switched Outlet-Level Control (24 C13 Outlets): Each of the 24 IEC C13 receptacles can be individually switched on, off, or power-cycled remotely — meaning you can reboot a hung server or safely sequence startup without dispatching someone to the data hall. For colocation environments with multiple tenants per cabinet, this is the difference between a 2-minute remote fix and a physical truck roll.
• Outlet-Level Monitoring — Current, Power, Voltage, Temperature: Real-time metering at each outlet gives you per-device load data, not just aggregate cabinet draw. Combine that with temperature monitoring and you have the inputs needed to flag thermal anomalies before they trigger hardware failures. This level of granularity is what separates a managed PDU from a glorified power strip when you're operating under SLA.
• 17.2kW at 60A Three-Phase 208V Delta: At 17.2kW, this unit can feed a fully loaded high-density compute rack — the kind carrying dense blade enclosures or GPU servers — without requiring a dedicated per-device circuit. The IEC 60309 industrial plug ensures a secure, locking connection to your branch circuit, not a loose NEMA plug that vibrates loose in a live data center.
• Vertical 0U Form Factor: Mounts vertically in the rear of the rack, consuming zero rack units. In environments where every U counts — and in a 60A compute row, they do — keeping the PDU off the equipment ladder is a meaningful space recovery. The 3-meter input cord provides routing flexibility without requiring a cable tray extension.
• Dual RJ-45 Network Ports with Daisy-Chain Support: Two Ethernet ports let you either connect redundant management paths or daisy-chain multiple PDUs through a single network drop. Daisy-chaining is the right approach when you have a row of similar cabinets and want to minimize switch port consumption on your out-of-band management network.
• Protocol Depth — SNMP v1/v2c/v3, HTTPS, SSH, LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+, Modbus TCP: The VP7N60A0 isn't just SNMP-capable — it speaks the full enterprise authentication stack. LDAP, RADIUS, and TACACS+ integration means power access control follows your existing identity infrastructure instead of requiring separate credential management. SNMP v3 with proper authentication is a baseline requirement for any SOC 2 or ISO 27001 environment; v1/v2c are there for legacy DCIM compatibility.
• LED Display and LED Indicators: Local LED readout confirms load status at a glance during physical audits or maintenance windows, even without network access. It's a small thing until your out-of-band management is down and you're standing in a cage trying to read load data.
• IPv4/IPv6 Dual-Stack with Modern Protocol Suite: Support for IPv6 alongside IPv4 keeps this unit viable as enterprise and colocation networks migrate addressing schemes. NTP sync, SMTP alerting, Syslog forwarding, and RSTP networking rounding out the management stack means this PDU integrates cleanly into standard NOC toolchains.
• USB Port: The onboard USB port supports firmware updates and local configuration tasks — useful during initial commissioning or when network-based management isn't yet available.

Integration and Compatibility

The VP7N60A0 fits into existing data center infrastructure management (DCIM) platforms via SNMP v1/v2c/v3 and Modbus TCP — two protocols with broad support across major DCIM vendors. HTTPS and SSH provide encrypted management sessions. The dual-Ethernet configuration supports both redundant uplinks and daisy-chain topologies, and the protocol suite (LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+) integrates directly with enterprise AAA infrastructure. For environments already deploying network-managed PDUs, the VP7N60A0 fits within standard per-outlet metering and switching workflows. Pairing with a dedicated rack enclosure optimized for vertical PDU routing eliminates cable management complications. For planning your rack-level power budget, the rack power planning guide covers branch circuit sizing and PDU selection criteria in detail. See the broader data center power distribution category for complementary infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input plug does the VP7N60A0 use and what circuit does it require?

A: The VP7N60A0 uses an IEC 60309 industrial input plug rated for 60A at 200–240V three-phase (208V Delta). Your branch circuit must be provisioned for 60A three-phase. The input cord is 3 meters long.

Q: Can I control individual outlets remotely on the VP7N60A0?

A: Yes — the VP7N60A0 is a switched outlet-level PDU. Each of the 24 IEC C13 outlets can be individually switched on, off, or power-cycled remotely via the network management interface. This is distinct from bank-level or inlet-level switching found on lower-tier PDUs.

Q: What monitoring parameters are available per outlet?

A: The VP7N60A0 monitors current, power, voltage, and temperature at the outlet level. This gives you per-device load accountability, not just total rack draw.

Q: Does the VP7N60A0 support enterprise authentication protocols like RADIUS or LDAP?

A: Yes. The VP7N60A0 supports LDAP, RADIUS, and TACACS+ for authentication, allowing PDU access control to integrate with your existing enterprise identity infrastructure. It also supports SNMP v3 for authenticated and encrypted SNMP management.

Q: How many PDUs can I daisy-chain together on a single network connection?

A: The VP7N60A0 supports daisy-chaining via its dual RJ-45 ports. Consult Vertiv's deployment documentation for the maximum supported chain length per firmware version, as this can vary with software updates.

Q: Does the VP7N60A0 take up rack unit space?

A: No — the VP7N60A0 is a 0U vertical PDU. It mounts in the rear channel of the rack and consumes no rack unit space, preserving the full equipment ladder for servers, switches, and other active gear.

Ted Perry

The VP7N60A0 is the PDU I reach for when a customer has a 60A three-phase branch circuit feeding a high-density compute row and needs true per-outlet accountability — not just inlet metering dressed up as monitoring. The combination of outlet-level switching and current/power/voltage/temperature monitoring at each of the 24 C13 receptacles is what makes this unit operationally meaningful rather than just checkbox-compliant.

Technical Highlights:

• 17.2kW / 60A Three-Phase Capacity: Enough headroom to feed a fully loaded GPU or blade server rack from a single 208V Delta branch circuit, with the IEC 60309 plug providing the locking, vibration-resistant connection that high-current data center work demands.
• SNMP v3 + LDAP/RADIUS/TACACS+ Stack: This isn't just SNMP-capable — it integrates into enterprise AAA infrastructure, which is a hard requirement for SOC 2 environments and colocation operators with multi-tenant access control policies.
• Dual RJ-45 with Daisy-Chain: Two Ethernet ports let you daisy-chain a row of PDUs through a single out-of-band management switch port, which meaningfully reduces port count on your management VLAN without sacrificing per-unit addressability.

Deployment Considerations:

• The C13-only outlet configuration (24 total) suits standard 1U/2U server deployments cleanly, but if your rack includes high-wattage devices requiring C19 receptacles, verify your load distribution before committing — you'll need a separate PDU or a model with mixed C13/C19 outlets for those loads.
• Daisy-chain topologies are network-efficient but introduce a single point of failure at the upstream PDU's network port — plan your chain length and document it in your DCIM so NOC staff aren't troubleshooting a phantom outage caused by a disconnected daisy link.

For a colocation operator managing multi-tenant cabinets or a corporate data center running mixed compute with strict power accountability requirements, the VP7N60A0 provides the per-outlet granularity and enterprise authentication integration to support both operational efficiency and audit-readiness from a single 0U vertical unit.