Vertiv Rpdu Switched Outlet Level Monitoring EC 60A 208V Delta 17.2KW Vertical (2 - VP7N60A2

Vertiv VP7N60A2 Switched Outlet-Level Monitoring rPDU, 60A 208V 3-Phase Vertical

Overview

The Vertiv VP7N60A2 is a 0U vertical rack PDU engineered for high-density data center and server room environments where per-outlet switching and granular power monitoring are operational requirements, not optional extras. Rated at 60A/208V Delta three-phase input with a 17.2kW total capacity, it delivers 36 IEC C13 outlets in a vertical form factor that installs alongside the rack rather than consuming precious U-space. If you're managing blade chassis, dense 1U servers, or mixed compute/storage racks where power visibility drives both uptime and capacity planning, the VP7N60A2 is the PDU to spec.

Key Features

• 60A / 208V Delta Three-Phase Input (17.2kW): A 60A three-phase feed means you can fully load a high-density rack without load-balancing gymnastics. At 17.2kW total capacity, this unit supports modern GPU compute nodes and dense hyperconverged appliances that regularly push 8–12kW per rack. Size the breaker correctly — a dedicated 60A/208V three-phase circuit is required at the panel.
• 36 IEC C13 Outlets, Switched Per-Outlet: Each of the 36 C13 outlets is independently switched, letting you hard-cycle individual servers, storage controllers, or network gear remotely without touching the rack. That's the difference between a 3am truck roll and a 30-second SSH session. C13 connectors mate directly with standard server and networking power cords — no adapters needed for the vast majority of rack equipment.
• Vertical (0U) Mounting: Zero rack-unit footprint preserves all 42U (or more) of your rack for revenue-generating hardware. The vertical form factor mounts on the side or rear of standard open-frame and enclosed racks, and the 3m power cord provides enough reach to the local PDU whip or floor-mounted distribution panel without extensions.
• Per-Outlet Monitoring — Current, Voltage, Power, Temperature: Real-time per-outlet current, voltage, and power readings let you catch load creep before a breaker trips. Temperature monitoring adds environmental context — critical in hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment setups where a clogged filter or failed CRAC unit shows up in the PDU data before the server fans scream. This is the kind of visibility that makes capacity planning a data-driven exercise rather than a guess.
• LED Display: The onboard LED display gives local technicians immediate at-a-glance readings without needing network access — useful during initial commissioning, planned maintenance windows, or any situation where SNMP polling isn't practical.
• Dual Ethernet (RJ-45) Ports with Daisy Chain: Two RJ-45 management ports support daisy-chaining multiple PDUs on a single network drop. In a row of 10 racks, that's potentially 10 PDUs sharing one switch port and one IP address block entry — a real cable management win in mature data halls where network ports at the rack are scarce. The USB port adds out-of-band management flexibility for direct console access or firmware updates.
• Comprehensive Protocol Stack — SNMP v1/v2c/v3, HTTPS, SSH, LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+, Syslog, Modbus TCP: SNMP v3 with authentication and encryption integrates cleanly with DCIM platforms, NMS tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios), and building management systems. LDAP, RADIUS, and TACACS+ mean PDU access can be tied to your existing directory and AAA infrastructure — no per-device local account sprawl. Modbus TCP opens the door to BMS/BAS integration for facilities teams running building automation alongside IT.
• Security Protocols — HTTPS, SSH, RADIUS, TACACS+, IPv6: Management traffic is encrypted end-to-end (HTTPS/SSH). AAA integration via RADIUS and TACACS+ provides centralized authentication with full audit trails — a hard requirement in any SOC 2, ISO 27001, or PCI-DSS environment. IPv6 support future-proofs the deployment for organizations migrating away from IPv4-only management planes.
• Reset Button and RSTP Network Redundancy: The hardware reset button provides a recovery path if management firmware becomes unreachable. RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol) support on the network interface prevents loops when daisy-chaining PDUs in ring or mesh topologies — a subtle but important detail that prevents management network outages in large deployments.

Integration & Compatibility

The VP7N60A2 integrates with any DCIM, NMS, or BMS platform that speaks rack PDU SNMP — including Vertiv's own Vertiv power management ecosystem, as well as third-party platforms. The Modbus TCP protocol stack enables direct integration with power distribution and monitoring systems in facilities that run industrial automation alongside IT infrastructure. LDAP and RADIUS/TACACS+ authentication slots into enterprise AAA frameworks without additional middleware. For teams building out structured data center infrastructure, the daisy-chain capability and dual RJ-45 ports reduce per-row switch port consumption significantly. The IEC 60309 input plug is a standard industrial connector found on raised-floor PDU whips and overhead busway taps in virtually every purpose-built data hall — no custom cordsets required. NTP support keeps timestamps on monitoring data and syslog events synchronized, which matters when you're correlating PDU load events against server crash logs or DCIM alerts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input plug does the VP7N60A2 use, and what circuit is required?

A: The VP7N60A2 uses an IEC 60309 input plug and requires a dedicated 60A, 208V Delta three-phase circuit. Confirm your panel has a compatible three-phase breaker and the appropriate IEC 60309 receptacle before ordering.

Q: How many outlets does the VP7N60A2 have, and what type are they?

A: The VP7N60A2 has 36 IEC C13 outlets. All 36 are individually switched, allowing remote power cycling of each connected device independently.

Q: Does the VP7N60A2 support SNMP v3?

A: Yes. The VP7N60A2 supports SNMP v1, v2c, and v3. SNMP v3 includes authentication and encryption, making it suitable for environments with strict network security requirements.

Q: Can multiple VP7N60A2 units be networked together without using multiple switch ports?

A: Yes. The VP7N60A2 has two RJ-45 Ethernet ports and supports daisy-chaining, allowing multiple units to share a single network connection. This reduces switch port consumption in large rack deployments.

Q: What monitoring parameters does the VP7N60A2 measure per outlet?

A: The VP7N60A2 monitors current, voltage, power, and temperature. These readings are available via the onboard LED display and through the network management interface using SNMP, HTTPS, or other supported protocols.

Q: Does the VP7N60A2 support centralized authentication (LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+)?

A: Yes. The VP7N60A2 supports LDAP, RADIUS, and TACACS+ for centralized authentication and access control, allowing PDU access to be managed through existing enterprise AAA infrastructure.