APC AP7530 – Basic Rack PDU 24×5‑20R 20 A 120 V

Overview

APC AP7530 is a basic power distribution unit (PDU) engineered to extend a single mains branch circuit into multiple AC receptacles for rack‑mounted IT equipment. It is specified for data center, network, and facilities engineers who need high‑density outlet provisioning without metering or remote control in standard rack enclosures. The design solves the need for organized, accessible AC distribution within vertical rack channels while preserving usable rack space.

The PDU accepts a NEMA L5‑20P locking input connection and distributes power to twenty‑four NEMA 5‑20R outlets. It operates on nominal 120 V AC with a maximum line current rating of 20 A, yielding a load capacity of approximately 1.92 kVA. The integrated power cord extends about 3.05 m (10 ft), enabling flexible reach to the building branch feed or UPS outputs in typical IT rooms.

AP7530’s zero‑U vertical mounting avoids consuming horizontal rack space, making it suitable for dense 19″ EIA‑310 environments where outlet density must be maximized without sacrificing equipment capacity. Included toolless mounting hardware and cord retention brackets facilitate installation along the rear vertical channels of standard racks.

The PDU has a robust housing and passive design consistent with basic distribution units, and it complies with applicable safety certifications. It should be deployed where standard 120 V branch power distribution suffices and not where metered output, outlet control, or surge suppression are required.

In practice, AP7530 is applied to provide AC receptacles for clusters of servers, switches, storage systems, and peripherals in data halls, IDFs, and enterprise racks where managed power control is not needed. It is not designed for industrial, outdoor, or hazardous locations requiring specialized enclosures or environmental protection.

Key Features

• Zero‑U vertical rack mount for 19″ enclosures
• 24 × NEMA 5‑20R outlets for high‑density loads
• NEMA L5‑20P locking input with 10 ft cord
• 20 A current rating at 120 V AC (≈1.92 kVA)
• Toolless mounting and cord retention hardware included