APC NetShelter Rack ATS 16A 9-Outlet 1U Automatic Transfer Switch AP4423A
The APC NetShelter Rack ATS AP4423A is an essential 1U rackmount automatic transfer switch, providing 16A power redundancy across 9 AC outlets to eliminate single points of failure for critical IT equipment.
- Redundant Power Delivery: Automatically switches between two power sources, ensuring uninterrupted operation for single-corded IT equipment and preventing costly downtime.
- High-Density Rack Integration: Features a compact 1U rackmount form factor, optimizing space utilization within crowded server cabinets and data center environments.
- Critical Equipment Protection: Delivers 16A capacity across 9 AC outlets (C13, C19), safeguarding a wide range of servers, switches, and storage devices from power interruptions.
- Certified Reliability: Holds CE, cUL, UL, and FCC class A certifications, confirming adherence to stringent safety and electromagnetic compatibility standards for enterprise deployments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The APC NetShelter Rack ATS AP4423A is engineered for mission-critical environments, providing an automatic transfer switch solution with a 16A input and output capacity. This 1U rackmount unit features 9 AC outlets, including both C13 and C19 couplers, to support diverse rack-mounted IT equipment requiring continuous power.
Designed to enhance operational resilience, this ATS eliminates single points of failure in power distribution, ensuring that vital systems remain online even if one power source fails. Its robust design and comprehensive certifications, including UL and FCC Class A, underscore its suitability for demanding enterprise and data center applications.
- Core Functionality: Automatically transfers power loads between two independent input sources, ensuring continuous power delivery to single-corded equipment and preventing service interruptions.
- High Availability: Supports a wide input voltage range of 207-253V and 50-60 Hz frequency, providing stable and reliable power conditioning for sensitive IT assets.
- Space Efficiency: Occupies only 1U of rack space, allowing for efficient use of valuable cabinet real estate while delivering essential power redundancy.
- Versatile Connectivity: Equipped with 9 AC outlets, including C13 and C19 couplers, to accommodate a broad spectrum of rack-mounted servers, networking devices, and storage solutions.
- Operational Value: Certified with CE, cUL, UL, and FCC Class A, guaranteeing compliance with international safety and performance standards, which simplifies regulatory adherence for businesses.
For businesses prioritizing uptime and power reliability, the APC NetShelter Rack ATS AP4423A delivers the essential redundancy needed to protect critical IT infrastructure.
Technical Specifications
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What This Solves
Ensuring Data Center Uptime
Organizations operating mission-critical data centers cannot tolerate power interruptions to their rack-mounted equipment. This ATS automatically transfers power loads between two independent sources, ensuring continuous operation for servers and networking gear.
Data center operators, co-location facilities, enterprise infrastructure teams, cloud service providers
Protecting Critical Edge Infrastructure
Remote offices, branch locations, and edge computing sites often house vital IT equipment with limited on-site support. The ATS provides essential power redundancy, safeguarding these distributed assets from local power failures.
Multi-site enterprises, franchise operations, distributed branch networks, retail chains with POS systems
Maintaining Business Continuity for Core Services
Any business relying on specific rack-mounted applications, such as ERP systems, CRM databases, or communication servers, requires uninterrupted power. This ATS ensures these core services remain online, preventing operational halts.
SMBs with server rooms, mid-market companies with critical applications, legal firms, financial brokerages
Key Features
16A Input/Output Current
Supports significant power loads for multiple rack-mounted devices, ensuring stable and reliable power delivery to critical IT infrastructure.
9 AC Outlets (C13, C19)
Provides versatile connectivity for a wide range of servers, switches, and storage units, simplifying power distribution within the rack.
1U Rackmount Form Factor
Optimizes space utilization in crowded server cabinets, allowing businesses to deploy essential power redundancy without sacrificing valuable rack space.
207-253V Input Voltage Range
Ensures compatibility with diverse power environments and provides stable voltage regulation, protecting sensitive IT equipment from fluctuations.
UL Listed Certification
Confirms adherence to rigorous safety standards, reducing regulatory compliance burdens and ensuring safe operation within enterprise environments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Ensures continuous power for trading platforms, financial databases, and critical transaction processing systems, preventing costly service interruptions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Maintains uninterrupted power to medical imaging systems, patient record servers, and critical care equipment, safeguarding patient data and operational continuity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Protects industrial control systems, production line servers, and logistics infrastructure from power failures, minimizing manufacturing downtime and supply chain disruptions.
Government & Public Sector
Provides essential power redundancy for public safety systems, secure data centers, and critical agency infrastructure, ensuring continuous delivery of citizen services.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does an Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) prevent downtime?
An ATS continuously monitors two independent power sources. If the primary source fails or deviates from acceptable parameters, the ATS automatically and instantaneously switches the connected equipment to the secondary, healthy power source, preventing service interruption.
What type of equipment can connect to this APC NetShelter Rack ATS?
This ATS is designed for single-corded IT equipment, including servers, network switches, routers, and storage devices. Its 9 AC outlets, featuring both C13 and C19 couplers, accommodate a broad range of standard rack-mounted hardware.
Does this specific ATS model offer network management capabilities?
The APC NetShelter Rack ATS AP4423A is primarily focused on providing essential automatic power transfer functionality. This model does not explicitly list integrated network management ports or features in its specifications, focusing on reliable hardware-level power redundancy.
What are the power input requirements for this ATS?
This ATS requires two independent AC input power sources, each operating within a voltage range of 207-253V and a frequency of 50-60 Hz. Each input can handle up to 16A, providing robust capacity for connected IT loads.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
2 year
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.