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Next Generation Rack Power Distribution Unit
APC Quick Reference Guide
Installation
3rd Party Racks and Enclosures
Applicable to: World Wide
Installation and Configuration in a APC by Schneider
Electric NetShelter™ SX Enclosure
� Mounting the Rack PDU in a vertical 0 U accessory channel
of a NetShelter SX enclosure
In one vertical 0 U accessory channel of a 42U enclosure, you can mount
two full-length Rack PDUs or four half-length Rack PDUs.
� Mounting the Rack PDU on the vertical rails of a standard
EIA-310 enclosure
Secure brackets to the back of the rear vertical rails using hardware
included with your enclosure. Required U-space for brackets:
• Full-length Rack PDU: 36 U
• Half-length Rack PDU: 15 U
Reference documentation:
Next Generation Rack PDU Installation Instructions 990-3432
Basic Rack PDU Installation Manual 990-1902A
Metered Rack PDU Installation Manual 990-1903B
Switched Rack PDU Installation Manual 990-1486B
Mounting the Rack PDU in a third-party enclosure
Warning: To avoid possible electrical shock and equipment
damage, use only the supplied hardware.
Bracket spacing:
• Full-length Rack PDU: 1500 mm (59.0 in)
• Half-length Rack PDU: 575 mm (22.6 in)
Additional parts may be required:
AR7711 – NetShelter 0U Accessory Mounting Bracket
(not provided with Rack PDU)
AR8621 – Toolless Hook and Loop Cable Managers
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Last updated: May 2010
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Next Generation Rack Power Distribution Unit
APC Quick Reference Guide
Installation
3rd Party Racks and Enclosures
Enclosure manufacturer: Wrightline Paramont
Description: 44 U Enclosure
Mounting options:
Vertical mounting rails – universal mounting brackets (provided with Rack PDU) or
vertical 0U accessory mounting bracket (AR7711)
Universal Mounting Bracket Installation:
1. Align the brackets to the u-space holes on the vertical mounting
rails
a. Ensure proper U spacing is allowed between the mounting
brackets, refer to page 1 for spacing.
2. Install 2 cage nuts in the u-space at each bracket location.
3. Install the universal mounting brackets to the rear vertical mounting
rails of the enclosure.
4. Attach the Rack PDU using the pre-installed toolless mounting pegs.
NetShelter 0U Accessory Mounting Bracket (AR7711) Installation:
1. Align the brackets to the u-space holes on the vertical mounting
rails
a. Ensure proper U spacing is allowed between the mounting
brackets, refer to page 1 for spacing.
2. Install 2 cage nuts in the u-space at each bracket location.
3. Install the universal mounting brackets to the rear vertical
mounting rails of the enclosure.
4. Attach the Rack PDU using the pre-installed toolless mounting pegs.
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of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Disclaimer: This information is reliable at the
point of creation and may be subject to change.
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Next Generation Rack Power Distribution Unit
APC Quick Reference Guide
Installation
3rd Party Racks and Enclosures
Enclosure manufacturer: Knurr Miracel
Part Number: 010200036
Description: 42U 600 mm W x 1070 mm D
Mounting options:
Toolless Mount – Half height Rack PDUs only (AP8858 and AP8958)
Vertical mounting rails – universal mounting brackets (provided with Rack PDU) or
vertical 0U accessory mounting bracket (AR7711)
Toolless Mount Installation
Align the toolless mounting pegs of the Rack PDU with the mounting
holes of the rear channel.
Universal Mounting Bracket Installation:
1. Align the brackets to the u-space holes on the vertical mounting
rails
2. Ensure proper U spacing is allowed between the mounting brackets,
refer to page 1 for spacing.
3. Install 2 cage nuts in the u-space at each bracket location.
4. Install the universal mounting brackets to the rear vertical mounting
rails of the enclosure.
5. Attach the Rack PDU using the pre-installed toolless mounting pegs.
NetShelter 0U Accessory Mounting Bracket Installation:
1. Align the brackets to the u-space holes on the vertical mounting
rails
a. Ensure proper U spacing is allowed between the
mounting brackets, refer to page 1 for spacing.
2. Install 2 cage nuts in the u-space at each bracket location.
3. Install the universal mounting brackets to the rear vertical
mounting rails of the enclosure.
4. Attach the Rack PDU using the pre-installed toolless mounting pegs.
Applicable to: World Wide
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of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Disclaimer: This information is reliable at the
point of creation and may be subject to change.
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Next Generation Rack Power Distribution Unit
APC Quick Reference Guide
Installation
3rd Party Racks and Enclosures
Enclosure manufacturer: IBM Netbay Enterprise
Part Number: 41V0087
Description: 42U
Mounting options:
Vertical mounting rails – universal mounting brackets (provided with Rack PDU) or
vertical 0U accessory mounting bracket (AR7711)
Other – Hook-and-loop straps (AR8621) or plastic zip ties for Rack PDUs 72” in length
Universal Mounting Bracket Installation:
1. Align the brackets to the u-space holes on the vertical
mounting rails
2. Ensure proper U spacing is allowed between the mounting
brackets, refer to page 1 for spacing.
3. Install 2 cage nuts in the u-space at each bracket location.
4. Install the universal mounting brackets to the rear vertical
mounting rails of the enclosure.
5. Attach the Rack PDU using the pre-installed toolless mounting pegs.
NetShelter 0U Accessory Mounting Bracket Installation:
1. Align the brackets to the u-space holes on the vertical mounting rails
a. Ensure proper U spacing is allowed between
the mounting brackets, refer to page 1 for
spacing.
2. Install 2 cage nuts in the u-space at each bracket
location.
3. Install the universal mounting brackets to the rear
vertical mounting rails of the enclosure.
4. Attach the Rack PDU using the pre-installed toolless
mounting pegs.
Hook-and-loop fastening Installation:
Use the hook-and-loop fasteners provided with AR8621 to secure the
Rack PDU in the rear channel of the enclosure.
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Next Generation Rack Power Distribution Unit
APC Quick Reference Guide
Installation
3rd Party Racks and Enclosures
Enclosure manufacturer: Dell 7907422
Part Number: Dell 4220
Description: 42U
Mounting options:
1. Toolless Mount – Any height APC Rack PDU
2. Vertical mounting rails – universal mounting brackets (provided with Rack PDU) or
vertical 0U accessory mounting bracket (AR7711)
Toolless Mount Installation
Align the toolless mounting pegs of the Rack PDU with the mounting
holes of the rear channel.
Universal Mounting Bracket Installation:
1. Align the brackets to the u-space holes on the vertical
mounting rails
2. Ensure proper U spacing is allowed between the mounting
brackets, refer to page 1 for spacing.
3. Install 2 cage nuts in the u-space at each bracket location.
4. Install the universal mounting brackets to the rear vertical
mounting rails of the enclosure.
5. Attach the Rack PDU using the pre-installed toolless mounting pegs.
NetShelter 0U Accessory Mounting Bracket Installation:
1. Align the brackets to the u-space holes on the vertical mounting
rails
a. Ensure proper U spacing is allowed between the mounting
brackets, refer to page 1 for spacing.
2. Install 2 cage nuts in the u-space at each bracket location.
3. Install the universal mounting brackets to the rear vertical
mounting rails of the enclosure.
4. Attach the Rack PDU using the pre-installed toolless mounting
pegs.
Applicable to: World Wide
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of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Disclaimer: This information is reliable at the
point of creation and may be subject to change.
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Next Generation Rack Power Distribution Unit
APC Quick Reference Guide
Installation
3rd Party Racks and Enclosures
Enclosure manufacturer: Rittal and HP 4113331-001 10642 G2
Part Number: n/a
Description: Rittal and HP have a similar enclosure frame design.
Mounting options:
Vertical mounting rails– universal mounting brackets (provided with Rack PDU) or
vertical 0U accessory mounting bracket (AR7711)
Enclosure frame posts
Universal Mounting Bracket Installation:
1. Align the brackets to the u-space holes on the vertical
mounting rails
2. Ensure proper U spacing is allowed between the mounting
brackets, refer to page 1 for spacing.
3. Install 2 cage nuts in the u-space at each bracket location.
4. Install the universal mounting brackets to the rear vertical
mounting rails of the enclosure.
5. Attach the Rack PDU using the pre-installed toolless mounting pegs.
NetShelter 0U Accessory Mounting Bracket Installation:
1. Align the brackets to the u-space holes on the vertical mounting
rails
a. Ensure proper U spacing is allowed between the mounting
brackets, refer to page 1 for spacing.
2. Install 2 cage nuts in the u-space at each bracket location.
3. Install the universal mounting brackets to the rear vertical
mounting rails of the enclosure.
4. Attach the Rack PDU using the pre-installed toolless mounting
pegs.
Enclosure frame posts
Attach the brackets to the enclosure frame with the provided
hardware. Ensure proper U spacing is allowed between the
mounting brackets, refer to page 1 for spacing.
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of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Disclaimer: This information is reliable at the
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Next Generation Rack Power Distribution Unit
APC Quick Reference Guide
Installation
3rd Party Racks and Enclosures
Enclosure manufacturer: Panduit
Description: CN1 Networking Enclosure
Mounting options:
Vertical mounting rails– universal mounting brackets (provided with Rack PDU) or
vertical 0U accessory channel (AR7711)
Universal Mounting Bracket Installation:
1. Align the brackets to the u-space holes on the vertical
mounting rails
2. Ensure proper U spacing is allowed between the mounting
brackets, refer to page 1 for spacing.
3. Install 2 cage nuts in the u-space at each bracket location.
4. Install the universal mounting brackets to the rear vertical
mounting rails of the enclosure.
5. Attach the Rack PDU using the pre-installed toolless
mounting pegs.
NetShelter 0U Accessory Mounting Bracket Installation:
1. Align the brackets to the u-space holes on the vertical
mounting rails
a. Ensure proper U spacing is allowed between the
mounting brackets, refer to page 1 for spacing.
2. Install 2 cage nuts in the u-space at each bracket
location.
3. Install the universal mounting brackets to the rear
vertical mounting rails of the enclosure.
4. Attach the Rack PDU using the pre-installed toolless
mounting pegs.
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of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Disclaimer: This information is reliable at the
point of creation and may be subject to change.
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Next Generation Rack Power Distribution Unit
APC Quick Reference Guide
Installation
3rd Party Racks and Enclosures
Enclosure manufacturer: Chatsworth
Part Number: FC1U-11A-C32
Description: 42 U
Mounting options:
Toolless Mount - Half-height only. Full-height Rack PDUs cannot be installed in the
toolless channel as the bolts securing the toolless channel to the enclosure frame
interfere with the Rack PDU and prohibit the mounting pegs of the Rack PDU from
proper insertion into the mounting holes of the channel.
Vertical mounting rails– universal mounting brackets (provided with Rack PDU) or
vertical 0U accessory channel (AR7711)
Toolless Mount Installation
Align the toolless mounting pegs of the Rack PDU with the mounting
holes of the rear channel (half-height rack PDU only).
Universal Mounting Bracket Installation:
1. Align the brackets to the u-space holes on the vertical
mounting rails
2. Ensure proper U spacing is allowed between the
mounting brackets, refer to page 1 for spacing.
3. Install 2 cage nuts in the u-space at each bracket location.
4. Install the universal mounting brackets to the rear vertical
mounting rails of the enclosure.
5. Attach the Rack PDU using the pre-installed toolless
mounting pegs.
NetShelter 0U Accessory Mounting Bracket Installation:
1. Align the brackets to the u-space holes on the vertical
mounting rails
a. Ensure proper U spacing is allowed between the
mounting brackets, refer to page 1 for spacing.
2. Install 2 cage nuts in the u-space at each bracket location.
3. Install the universal mounting brackets to the rear vertical
mounting rails of the enclosure.
4. Attach the Rack PDU using the pre-installed toolless
mounting pegs.
Applicable to: World Wide
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of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Disclaimer: This information is reliable at the
point of creation and may be subject to change.
Last updated: May 2010
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Next Generation Rack Power Distribution Unit
APC Quick Reference Guide
Installation
3rd Party Racks and Enclosures
Enclosure manufacturer: Tripplite
Mounting options:
Toolless Mount – One Rack PDU per rear channel. The rear channel is not wide
enough for two Rack PDUs.
Vertical mounting rails– universal mounting brackets (provided with Rack PDU) or
vertical 0U accessory channel (AR7711)
Toolless Mount Installation
Align the toolless mounting pegs of the Rack PDU with the mounting
holes of the rear channel.
Universal Mounting Bracket Installation:
1. Align the brackets to the u-space holes on the vertical mounting rails
2. Ensure proper U spacing is allowed between the mounting brackets, refer to page 1
for spacing.
3. Install 2 cage nuts in the u-space at each bracket location.
4. Install the universal mounting brackets to the rear vertical mounting rails of the
enclosure.
5. Attach the Rack PDU using the pre-installed toolless mounting pegs.
NetShelter 0U Accessory Mounting Bracket Installation:
1. Align the brackets to the u-space holes on the vertical mounting rails
a. Ensure proper U spacing is allowed between the mounting brackets, refer to page
1 for spacing.
2. Install 2 cage nuts in the u-space at each bracket location.
3. Install the universal mounting brackets to the rear vertical mounting rails of the enclosure.
4. Attach the Rack PDU using the pre-installed toolless mounting pegs.
Applicable to: World Wide
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of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Disclaimer: This information is reliable at the
point of creation and may be subject to change.
Last updated: May 2010