Basic PDU - Basic Rack Power Distribution Units

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Top Rack PDU Solutions

As the name implies, basic rack PDUs provide power to the IT equipment without any advanced features such as metering, monitoring or remote access functionality. Essentially rackmountable power strips, basic PDUs' appeal stems from their lower cost, wide availability, and ease of use.

Considerations

Basic PDUs offer:

Low cost power distribution
Horizontal or vertical mounting
A variety of inputs and outputs: 120V, 208V Single Phase, 208V 3-Phase
Varying power capacities from 15 amps to 50 amps
Some models offer tool-less mounting ability

Competitive Landscape

Most manufacturers offer basic PDUs. The heavy competition has resulted in great values for data center professionals.

Basic Rack PDU - 120V input

Basic Rack PDU (Input Plug Type)	Amps	Nominal Power	Outputs	Form Factor	PDU Image	View Online Pricing Online pricing is provided by Server Racks Online. The link will launch in a new browser window.
120 Volt Input - 15 Amp (Derated to 12A)
APC AP9562 (5-15P)	15A	1.4kW	(10) 5-15	1U
APC AP9567 (5-15P)	15A	1.4kW	(14) 5-15	0U
120 Volt Input - 20 Amp (Derated to 16A)
APC AP7530 (L5-20P)	20A	1.9kW	(24) 5-20	0U
APC AP9551 (L5-20P)	20A	1.9kW	(14) 5-15	0U
APC AP9563 (5-20P )	20A	1.9kW	(10) 5-20	1U
APC AP9564 (L5-20p)	20A	1.9kW	(10) 5-20	1U
Server Tech CB-12H1-C20 (C20 to 5-15P,5-20P or L5-20P)	20A	1.9kW	(12) 5-20R	1U
Server Tech CB-24V1-C20 (C20 to 5-15P,5-20P or L5-20P)	20A	1.9kW	(24) 5-20R	0U
120 Volt Input - 30 Amp (Derated to 24A)
APC AP9560 (L5-30P)	30A	2.9kW	(10) 5-20	1U
APC AP7532 (L5-30P)	30A	2.9kW	(24) 5-20	0U

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Basic Rack PDU - Single Phase 208v INPUT

Basic Rack PDU (Input Plug Type)	Amps	Nominal Power	Outputs	Form Factor	PDU Image	View Online Pricing Online pricing is provided by Server Racks Online. The link will launch in a new browser window.
208 Volt Input - 15 Amp (Derated to 12A)
APC AP9568 (C-14)	15A	2.5kW	(15) C13	0U
208 Volt Input - 20 Amp (Derated to 16A)
APC AP7540 (L6-20P)	20A	3.3kW	(20) C13, (4) C19	0U
APC AP9559 (C-20)	20A	3.3kW	(10) C13, (2) C19	1U
APC AP9566 (L6-20P)	20A	3.3kW	(12) C13	1U
Server Tech CB-24V2-C20 (C20 to L6-20P)	20A	3.3kW	(24) C13	0U
Server Tech CB-12H2-C20 (C20 to L6-20P)	20A	3.3kW	(12) C13	1U
208 Volt Input - 30 Amp (Derated to 24A)
APC AP7541 (L6-30P)	30A	5.0kW	(20) C13, (4) C19	0U
APC AP9570 (L6-30p)	30A	5.0kW	(4) C19	1U

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Basic Rack PDU - 3-PHase 208V INPUT

Basic Rack PDU (Input Plug Type)	Amps	Nominal Power	Outputs	Form Factor	PDU Image	View Online Pricing Online pricing is provided by Server Racks Online. The link will launch in a new browser window.
208V 3-Phase Input - 20 Amp (Derated to 16A)
APC AP7562 (L21-20P)	20A, 3ø	5.8kW	(42) 5-20	0U
APC AP7563 (L21-20P)	20A, 3ø	5.8kW	(21) 5-20, (6) L6-20	0U
APC AP7564 (L21-20P)	20A, 3ø	5.8kW	(36) C13, (6) C19	0U
APC AP7592 (L21-20P)	20A, 3ø	5.8kW	(42) 5-20	0U
208V 3-Phase Input - 50 Amp (Derated to 40A)
APC AP7516 (CS8365C)	50A, 3ø	14.4kW	(6) C19	1U
APC AP7567 (CS8365C)	50A, 3ø	12.5kW	(3) C13, (6) C19	0U
APC AP7568 (CS8365C)	50A, 3ø	12.5kW	(30) C13, (6) C20	0U
APC AP7569 (CS8365C)	50A, 3ø	14.4kW	(24) C13, (4) C19, (2) L6-30	0U
APC AP7598 (CS8365C)	50A, 3ø	12.5kW	(30) C13, (6) C19	0U
APC AP7599 (CS8365C)	50A, 3ø	14.4kW	(24) C13, (4) C19, (2) L6-30	0U

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