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Vertiv VP7N60A3 Switched Outlet-Level Monitored Vertical PDU

The Vertiv VP7N60A3 is a 0U vertical rack PDU designed for high-density three-phase power distribution in data centers and communications rooms where per-outlet switching and granular monitoring are non-negotiable. Drawing up to 60A at 200–240V delta (17.2kW), it delivers that capacity across 36 IEC C13 outlets — enough to service a fully loaded mixed-compute rack without a separate breakout panel. If you manage power at the outlet level and need actionable data on current, voltage, power, and temperature without polling a DCIM appliance, the VP7N60A3 is built for that workflow.

Key Features

• Switched Outlet-Level Control (36 x C13): Each of the 36 C13 outlets can be switched on, off, or power-cycled independently. In practice this means you can restart a hung server, sequence startup loads to avoid inrush trips, or hard-isolate a single device for maintenance — all remotely, without dispatching hands to the floor. C13 connectors are the standard for 1U/2U servers; if you're terminating C19 load devices, plan for C19 adapter cords.
• 60A / 17.2kW Three-Phase Input: The IEC 60309 three-phase plug carries 60A at 200–240V delta, yielding 17.2kW of usable capacity. That's enough headroom for a dense blade or GPU compute rack at sustained load. Three-phase distribution also keeps per-leg current balanced, reducing neutral loading compared to single-phase equivalents at this wattage.
• Per-Outlet Monitoring — Current, Voltage, Power, Temperature: Every outlet reports current draw individually; the unit also tracks voltage, real power, and ambient temperature. This granularity eliminates the guesswork of circuit-level-only PDUs: you can see exactly which device is pulling how much, set thresholds, and get alerted before a circuit breaker trips under gradual load creep.
• Dual Ethernet (2x RJ-45) with Daisy-Chain: Two RJ-45 network ports let you daisy-chain multiple PDUs through a single network drop — fewer switch ports consumed per rack. Both IPv4 and IPv6 are supported natively, which matters in environments transitioning their management plane to IPv6 or running dual-stack.
• Enterprise Protocol Stack: The VP7N60A3 speaks SNMP v1/v2c/v3, HTTPS, SSH, LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+, Modbus TCP, SMTP, Syslog, NTP, and RSTP. In plain terms: it integrates with your existing DCIM, SNMP trap managers, and AAA infrastructure without requiring a proprietary agent. TACACS+ and RADIUS mean you can enforce role-based access through your existing identity store rather than managing local PDU credentials.
• USB Port + LED Display: The USB port supports firmware updates or local configuration without network access — useful during commissioning or post-outage recovery when your management VLAN may be down. The LED display gives local technicians immediate visibility into load status without logging into the web interface.
• Reset Button: A hardware reset button allows factory restoration if network credentials are lost or the management firmware becomes unreachable — reduces the risk of a permanently locked-out PDU requiring physical replacement.
• 3m Input Cord: The 3-meter input whip gives you enough slack to route cleanly from the top of a standard 42U or 45U cabinet to the overhead busway or PDU tap box without forced bends, reducing strain on the IEC 60309 connector.

Integration & Compatibility

The VP7N60A3 sits in a vertical PDU form factor at 0U, mounting to the side rail of a standard cabinet and consuming zero rack units — the correct choice when every rack unit is committed to compute or storage. The dual-NIC daisy-chain architecture pairs directly with rack management and DCIM platforms via SNMP v3 or Modbus TCP. For environments running Vertiv infrastructure — including Liebert UPS systems or Vertiv thermal management — the shared protocol ecosystem simplifies integration into a unified management dashboard. The comprehensive authentication protocol support (LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+) means the VP7N60A3 slots into enterprise AAA frameworks alongside your network gear and servers. Review your PDU selection guide if you're deciding between outlet-switched and outlet-monitored-only options; the switching capability here carries a cost premium that's justified when remote outlet control is operationally required. Pair with appropriate IEC C13 power cords matched to your server PSU inlet types.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input plug does the VP7N60A3 use, and what circuit is required?

A: The VP7N60A3 uses an IEC 60309 three-phase plug rated for 60A at 200–240V delta. You'll need a three-phase 60A circuit — typically fed from a three-phase PDU tap box or overhead busway in a data center environment. Verify your facility's phase voltage and plug configuration match before ordering.

Q: Does the VP7N60A3 support outlet-level switching or only monitoring?

A: It supports both. Each of the 36 C13 outlets can be individually switched on, off, or power-cycled remotely via the web interface, SNMP, or SSH — not just monitored. This is the key distinction from monitored-only PDU variants.

Q: Can multiple VP7N60A3 units share a single network connection?

A: Yes. The VP7N60A3 includes two RJ-45 Ethernet ports specifically to support daisy-chaining. You can pass the network connection through from one PDU to the next, reducing the number of switch ports required per rack.

Q: What authentication and access control protocols does the VP7N60A3 support?

A: The unit supports LDAP, RADIUS, and TACACS+ for centralized authentication, alongside SNMP v1/v2c/v3 and SSH for management access. Local accounts are also available. This allows integration with enterprise AAA infrastructure for role-based access control.

Q: What does the VP7N60A3 monitor at the outlet level?

A: Per-outlet monitoring covers current draw. At the unit level, the PDU tracks current, voltage, real power, and temperature. This combination gives you the data needed to detect load imbalance, identify power-hungry devices, and set threshold alerts before a breaker event.

Q: What is the physical installation orientation for the VP7N60A3?

A: The VP7N60A3 is a 0U vertical PDU designed to mount to the side rail of a standard server rack, consuming no rack unit space. The 3-meter input cord provides routing flexibility to overhead or floor-level power sources.

James Everett

The VP7N60A3 earns its place in high-density compute racks specifically because it combines outlet-level switching with per-outlet current monitoring across all 36 C13 positions — that dual capability is what separates it from the monitored-only tier. In my experience, the switching function pays for itself the first time you need to remote-cycle a locked-up server at 2 AM without dispatching an on-call tech to the data hall.

Technical Highlights:

• 17.2kW / 60A Three-Phase Capacity: The IEC 60309 three-phase input handles 60A at 200–240V delta — enough sustained capacity for a fully loaded blade chassis or GPU compute tray without derate anxiety on a shared branch circuit.
• SNMP v3 + TACACS+/RADIUS: SNMP v3 provides encrypted, authenticated trap delivery to your DCIM or NMS; TACACS+ and RADIUS let you gate PDU access through the same AAA infrastructure you use for network switches — no separate credential silo to manage.
• Dual-NIC Daisy-Chain: Two RJ-45 ports allow you to chain PDUs through a single switch port per row, a meaningful reduction in switch port consumption when you're managing 20+ cabinets with two PDUs each.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 36 C13 outlets cover 1U/2U servers cleanly, but if your rack includes devices with C19 inlets (high-draw PSUs on blade systems, for example), you'll need C19 adapter cords — the VP7N60A3 does not include C19 outlets natively.
• Three-phase 60A at 208V delta requires a matching facility circuit and IEC 60309 receptacle; single-phase or wye-configured facilities will need to verify compatibility before procurement.

The VP7N60A3 is the right specification for colocation operators, enterprise data centers, and managed service providers running dense mixed-compute rows where per-outlet power cycling and granular current data need to feed into a central DCIM or SNMP management platform.