APC 120V 15A Rack Mounted PDU - Refurbished, Used and New

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APC 120V 15A rack PDUs distribute power from a single NEMA 5-15P wall or UPS outlet to the switches, routers, firewalls and small servers in a rack. They are the standard choice for a wiring closet or a branch rack fed by an ordinary 15A circuit, where a 20A or 30A feed is not available. This collection covers the 1U horizontal models: the switched AP7900 and AP7900B, which let you turn individual outlets on and off over the network, and the metered AP7800, which reports the current draw on the circuit. NetworkTigers sells these PDUs refurbished, used and new, and every unit is tested before it ships so it works when it arrives.

APC 120V 15A rack PDU models

Model	Type, outlets and form factor	Shop
AP7800	Metered: 8x NEMA 5-15R, 1U horizontal, NEMA 5-15P input, local current display and network monitoring, no outlet control	AP7800
AP7900	Switched: 8x NEMA 5-15R, 1U horizontal, NEMA 5-15P input, per-outlet on/off and reboot over the network	AP7900
AP7900B	Switched: 8x NEMA 5-15R, 1U horizontal, NEMA 5-15P input, later revision of the AP7900 with updated network management	AP7900B
Metered 15A PDUs	All AP78 series 120V 15A metered units on the page	AP78 metered
Switched 15A PDUs	All AP79 series 120V 15A switched units on the page, both revisions	AP79 switched
Related APC	Other APC rack PDU collections by voltage and amperage	All 120V PDUs \| 120V 20A \| 120V 30A \| All APC PDUs

Which 120V 15A rack PDU do I need?

Start with the circuit. A 15A PDU plugs into a standard NEMA 5-15 outlet and is rated for 12A of continuous load, so add up the nameplate draw of everything in the rack and keep the total under that figure. If the rack needs more, move up to a 20A or 30A model with the matching receptacle. Then decide how much control you want. A metered PDU such as the AP7800 shows the load on a front display and over the network, which is enough when you only need to know you are not overloading the circuit. A switched PDU such as the AP7900 or AP7900B adds remote on/off for each outlet, so you can power-cycle a hung router or firewall from anywhere instead of sending someone to the site. Both are 1U horizontal units with eight 5-15R outlets on the rear, which suits a shallow network rack where a vertical zero U strip has nowhere to mount. Confirm the input cord length and the rack ears are included with the unit you order.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the AP7900 and the AP7900B?
Both are switched 1U PDUs with the same eight NEMA 5-15R outlets and the same 120V 15A rating. The AP7900B is the later revision with an updated network management module and firmware line, so it is the better pick if you want current firmware and management features. The original AP7900 does the same job on the rack and is often the lower-cost option.

Can I manage these PDUs from a central console?
Yes. Both the metered and switched models have an Ethernet management port and can be reached by web browser, SNMP and command line, and they can be enrolled in APC's central management software or any SNMP monitoring tool you already run.

Do these PDUs provide surge protection or battery backup?
No. A rack PDU only distributes and, on these models, meters or switches power. Pair it with a UPS upstream if you need battery backup or line conditioning.

NetworkTigers has sold enterprise network equipment since 1996. Every PDU carries the NetworkTigers 365-day warranty. Need several for a rollout? Ask us for a quote.