[ NETWORKED / SWITCHED PDUS // MODEL RECORD ]
APC NetShelter Switched Rack PDU AP7900B
Legacy network-managed switched rack PDU, 120 V / 15 A class, eight NEMA outlets. The specifications below are for this named model and region only; verify the complete product label and matching manual before deployment or service.
ARCHIVAL IDENTIFICATION: Preserve the complete SKU, suffix, region, date code, revision, installed battery part (if present), firmware and physical condition. Similar model names do not establish hardware equivalence.
Specifications, conditions & service
| Catalog subcategory | Networked / switched PDUs |
|---|---|
| Topology / power path | Switched rack distribution device; network commands control output outlets. No UPS transfer or voltage correction. |
| Ratings / output configuration | 120 V, 15 A class; verify exact AP7900B nameplate, as regional and production variants affect input rating. Eight NEMA 5-15R outlets for documented North American configuration. Total output is limited by branch/input rating. |
| Battery / replaceability | No battery. |
| Runtime / limits and conditions | No ride-through/runtime; all outputs depend on the upstream source. |
| Interfaces / monitoring | Network management/web/SNMP on the managed PDU; confirm installed management interface firmware and protocol version before connecting to a network. |
| Safety / installation caveats | Legacy network appliances may ship with outdated firmware. Change default credentials, isolate management access, and do not expose an old embedded interface to the public internet. No surge or battery protection should be inferred. |
| Model variants / revision checks | AP7900B is an older model distinct from AP7920B and AP7900 variants. Confirm label, network-card/firmware generation, input and outlet details; manufacturer may archive the manual. |
Field service / archive notes
- Record labels and connector layout before installation; document load, input conditions, measured behavior and test date separately from manufacturer-rated values.
- Never open energized mains equipment. Battery devices can retain dangerous voltage or high fault current; follow the manufacturer’s replacement and recycling procedure.
- Inspect enclosure, cord, plugs, grounding, indicators, alarms and battery condition. Quarantine damaged, swollen, leaking or heat-affected equipment.
- Network-management appliances should be isolated, updated where supported and configured with non-default credentials; do not expose legacy management interfaces directly to the public internet.
Manufacturer references
- Manufacturer product listing — APC NetShelter Switched Rack PDU AP7900BModel identity and product-family specification reference. Confirm exact regional SKU against the chassis label.
- Manufacturer manual / support documentationConsult the version matching the exact SKU. Runtime references are load- and condition-dependent estimates where supplied, never a guarantee for a particular aged unit.