Quick Answer: What replaced VP7N30AP?
Discontinued: VP7N30AP | Replacement: VERTIV
Why VP7N3001 Discontinued the VP7N30AP
VP7N30AP is in the Vertiv end-of-life program for Geist monitored and switched rPDUs that use the IMD-3E controller. Vertiv announced the change on May 1, 2024, with an end-of-sale date of December 1, 2024. In practical terms, VP7N30AP was discontinued as part of a product family refresh and controller generation change, moving from IMD-3E to the Next Generation IMD platform.
For buyers searching by manufacturer reference VP7N3001, internal code GI19989, or external ordering part VP7N30AP, the key point is that this is not a one-off product cancellation. It is part of broader portfolio streamlining across IMD-3E-based monitored and switched Vertiv Geist rPDUs. Vertiv documentation confirms that these older IMD-3E models will no longer be available for sale after the stated date.
Research also shows an important nuance for procurement teams: while VP7N30AP is clearly covered by the EOL bulletin, Vertiv does not publicly identify a single one-to-one replacement part number for VP7N30AP in the accessible documentation. Instead, the replacement path is toward current Vertiv Geist rPDUs built on the Next Generation IMD platform. That is why many buyers searching for VP7N30AP now land on broader VERTIV replacement options rather than an exact successor SKU.
For IT managers, the reason matters because it affects compatibility planning. The discontinuation of VP7N30AP is tied to a controller platform update, not a published compliance issue or an isolated defect. If you are standardizing future purchases, the migration from VP7N30AP to a VERTIV Next Generation IMD model should be treated as a platform refresh within the same general rPDU family.
What's New in the VERTIV
Next Generation IMD replaces IMD-3E
The main verified change between VP7N30AP and current VERTIV successor options is the controller generation. VP7N30AP uses the older IMD-3E platform, while replacement-direction VERTIV models use the Next Generation IMD. This is the core reason VP7N30AP entered end-of-sale status.
Replacement path is platform-based, not a published one-to-one SKU swap
One of the most important details for procurement is that Vertiv has not publicly documented a direct, exact replacement part number for VP7N30AP. Instead, the replacement path points to VERTIV Geist switched and monitored rPDUs with the newer controller generation. If your team needs a precise match, it is best to validate the final selection by electrical input, plug type, mounting style, and outlet layout before placing an order.
Legacy electrical and form-factor requirements still matter
The VP7N30AP configuration is verified as a 30A, 208V, single-phase, 0U vertical rPDU with a NEMA L6-30P plug. When evaluating a VERTIV replacement for VP7N30AP, these baseline requirements should be checked first. In many refresh projects, the biggest risk is not the controller update itself, but selecting a unit that does not match rack power feeds or physical deployment requirements.
Support planning should start before the end-of-sale date
Because VP7N30AP reached the end-of-sale milestone on December 1, 2024, organizations still using VP7N30AP should review spares strategy, refresh timing, and standardization plans now. Publicly available sources do not clearly state a product-specific end-of-service date for VP7N30AP, so buyers should not assume long-term availability of identical units.
At-a-Glance Comparison
| Feature | VP7N30AP | VERTIV |
|---|---|---|
| Part number | VP7N30AP | VERTIV |
| Manufacturer reference | VP7N3001 | VERTIV platform replacement path |
| Status | EOL announced / end of sale effective 2024-12-01 | Current replacement direction |
| Discontinuation reason | IMD-3E product family refresh | Next Generation IMD platform |
| Controller | IMD-3E | Next Generation IMD |
| Input rating | 30A, 208V, single-phase | Not publicly specified here for a single exact SKU |
| Plug | NEMA L6-30P | Must be confirmed when selecting the right VERTIV model |
| Form factor | 0U vertical rPDU | Successor should be matched by deployment requirement |
| Official one-to-one replacement published? | No longer current | No public exact replacement SKU identified in available docs |
Upgrade Checklist
- Identify every installed VP7N30AP by rack, site, and circuit so you know the size of the refresh.
- Confirm the electrical baseline of each VP7N30AP deployment: 30A, 208V, single-phase, and NEMA L6-30P.
- Verify mechanical requirements, especially 0U vertical mounting, before choosing a VERTIV replacement.
- Check whether your application needs switched and monitored functionality equivalent to the legacy VP7N30AP role.
- Plan for the controller transition from IMD-3E to Next Generation IMD in your management and monitoring standards.
- Do not assume a direct SKU swap for VP7N30AP; validate the exact VERTIV replacement against rack power design.
- Review spare inventory strategy if VP7N30AP is still deployed in multiple rooms or data halls.
- Coordinate purchasing early, since VP7N30AP is already in the EOL path and no longer a long-term standard option.
Bottom Line
VP7N30AP, also referenced under VP7N3001, was discontinued as part of Vertiv's transition from IMD-3E to the Next Generation IMD platform. While Vertiv does not publicly list a precise one-to-one replacement SKU for VP7N30AP, the correct replacement direction is a current VERTIV Geist monitored or switched rPDU matched to the same power and mounting requirements.
For buyers replacing VP7N30AP, the safest approach is to treat VERTIV as a platform replacement and confirm fit by 30A, 208V, single-phase input, NEMA L6-30P plug, and 0U vertical installation needs.
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