APC (American Power Conversion)

The MasterSwitch Series provides solutions for a variety of applications in the technology industry. While every product in the series has the base functionality to allow for remote rebooting or power control of attached equipment, each product in the series provides added features targeted to specific markets and needs. These markets include server farms, datacenters, branch offices, ISPs, and Co-Location facilities. APC’s MasterSwitch is a power distribution unit (PDU) that allows users to control power to connected devices. The on/off/reboot capability of this unit is ideal for any situation where simply rebooting or power cycling is required of equipment or "locked-up" servers. MasterSwitch plus allows users to control power to individually connected devices and gracefully shutdown or reboot up to eight connected servers running different operating systems. MasterSwitch Vertical Mount (VM) provides the ability to manage the current draw and set alarm thresholds based on customer requirements while still providing remote on/off/reboot capabilities. In addition, it mounts vertically requiring zero U space allowing maximum use of rack space for network equipment. MasterSwitch Power Receptacles increase the maximum load amperage controlled by a MasterSwitch unit by allowing for loads to be shifted from the MasterSwitch to a separate branch circuit.

APC offers a wide variety of basic rack-mount power distribution units (PDUs) that allow users to distribute power throughout a rack or enclosure. Whether the rack or enclosure is located in a large datacenter or in a small branch office, power must be distributed to equipment. APC's PDUs offer both vertically and horizontally mounted power strips, as well as a range of amperage and voltage options.

APC's Specialized Rack-Mount Power Distribution Units (PDUs) provide power distribution for APC's NetShelter VX. These metered PDUs provide the ability to monitor the current draw and set alarm thresholds that when exceeded, provide both visual and audible alarms. In addition, the digital display on the unit provides on-site installers the ability to monitor the total current draw as equipment is connected to the PDU. These features virtually eliminate the possibility of an overloaded circuit. Use APC's Automatic Transfer Switch in conjunction with these Specialized Rack-Mount PDUs to provide redundant power to single-corded equipment.

The APC PDU can deliver as much as 300kVA of energy to your distributed load. All units offer full front access for service maintenance. This feature dramatically increases the possibilities for equipment placement, while decreasing the requirements for footprint space. In addition, there is virtually no limit to the number of Side Cars (with panel boards) that can be added to accommodate a high or expanding circuit breaker count. The APC PDU further allows the customer to choose from three levels of equipment monitoring: Basic, Advanced and Premium. Finally, these units can be smartly aligned with APC NetShelter rack systems to achieve a seamless, aesthetically pleasing integration among your entire APC-provided infrastructure.

APC's Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), also known as the Redundant Switch, is a high availability switch that has two input cords, one for each AC line, which provide redundant power to connected equipment. This product is designed to supply power to the load from a primary AC line. If that AC power becomes unavailable due to any reason, the ATS will automatically begin sourcing power from a secondary AC line. The transfer time from one line to another is seamless to the connected equipment. The ATS can withstand 0 to twice the nominal input voltage while preventing any possibly damaging transients or gaps in output voltage from reaching the connected equipment. In addition, the ATS is rack-mountable requiring only 1 'U' of rack space. Use APC's MasterSwitch series or rack-mount power distribution units (PDUs) in conjunction with the ATS to fulfill your individual power requirements.

APC offers power cords (also known as jumper cords), which provide connector options to fulfill a variety of power requirements.

Use these power cords to connect your equipment to an APC Rack-Mount power distribution unit (PDU)/outlet strip, MasterSwitch product, Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), or UPS.

These power cords can also be used to connect your APC Rack-Mount (PDU)/Outlet Strip to a power source, such as an APC UPS, ATS, or separate branch circuit.

APC’s Network AIR 1000 is a portable, compact, air-conditioner designed for spot cooling. Spot cooling is an efficient means of cooling heat sensitive equipment because it directs cool air to the equipment. The unit can also be used as supplemental cooling in home or office environments.

The Network Air 1000 provides 1.6kW of cooling power and can operate as a dehumidifier to remove moisture from the air or as a fan to circulate air.

Hidden away above the ceiling, American Power Conversion’s Ceiling Mount Series is designed to answer the demand for increasingly compact, modular and reliable system solutions in the shifting precision air conditioning market place; a market place no longer restricted to the confines of the traditional computer room. The versatility and performance range of the Ceiling Mount Series addresses the unique requirements found in an emerging array of environmentally sensitive equipment areas and other applications. The CM Series controls both temperature and humidity 24 hours a day, operating at the high sensible heat ratios required to satisfy electronic equipment heat loads.

American Power Conversion’s AFX Series is designed to lead the precision temperature and humidity industry into the next century. AFX satisfies the demand for increasingly compact, quiet, efficient, and reliable system solutions in the expanding precision air conditioning market place. The versatility and performance range of the AFX Series compliment the expansive range of sensitive equipment areas requiring precision cooling.

With the increasing need for mission critical equipment, facility rooms are becoming more compact. The small footprint of the TC Series makes it ideal for any size room, small or large. American Power Conversion’s TC Series satisfies the demand for quiet, efficient, and reliable system solutions in the expanding precision air conditioning market place. The TC Series controls both temperature and humidity 24 hours a day, operating at the high sensible heat ratios required to satisfy electronic equipment heat loads.

With an emerging array of sensitive facility equipment comes an increased need for greater reliability and more precise environmental control. The Chilled Water Systems precisely control temperature, humidity and particulate contamination using a chilled water system. This advanced technology alerts personnel of abnormal environmental conditions.

The "NetworkAIR Air Distribution Unit" is a unique 2U rack-mounted fan unit that works with an existing precision air conditioning system to deliver cool air to the equipment contained in a rack enclosure. The Air Distribution Unit connects into the raised floor and pulls supply air directly into the enclosure thereby preventing the conditioned air from mixing with warmer room air before it reaches the equipment. In environments without raised floors, the Air Distribution Unit pulls supply air from around the bottom of the enclosure where the air is the coolest. With dual fans, the unit works to eliminate dangerous hot spots by boosting airflow within the enclosure and improves air delivery in poor static pressure areas, solving many of the heat issues today's data center manager faces.