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AF520A Overview
AF520A is a 550W non-modular ATX power supply certified to 80 PLUS Bronze, engineered for gaming, workstation, and enterprise applications. It operates over an input voltage range of 100–240V and utilizes active PFC to optimize power efficiency, while its 120mm rifle-bearing fan ensures effective cooling with low noise.
AF520A comes equipped with a comprehensive set of connectors including one ATX 24-pin, one EPS (CPU) 4+4 pin, two PCIe (6+2) connectors, four SATA power connectors, and two Molex connectors. Its flat cable design, robust build quality, and built-in protections such as OCP, OVP, and SCP make this PSU a reliable choice for high-performance systems across gaming, workstation, and enterprise environments.
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AF520A Specifications
- Product Type
- Power Supply
- Wattage
- 550W
- Use Case
- Gaming
- Form Factor
- ATX
- Modularity
- Non-Modular
- 80 PLUS Certification
- Bronze
- Rail Configuration
- Single Rail
- Certifications
- CE / FCC / UL / RoHS
- Remote Monitoring
- No
- Input Voltage
- 100–240V
- Hot-Swap Capable
- No
- PFC (Power Factor Correction)
- Active PFC
- Fan Size
- 120mm
- Fan Bearing Type
- Rifle
- Zero RPM Mode
- Yes
- Efficiency Rating
- 85%
- Protections
- OCP / OVP / SCP
- ATX 24-Pin Connectors
- 1
- EPS (CPU) 4+4 Pin
- 1
- PCIe (6+2) Connectors
- 2
- SATA Power Connectors
- 4
- Molex Connectors
- 2
- Floppy Connector
- No
- Cable Type
- Flat
- RGB Lighting
- No
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
- 100,000 hours
- Operating Temperature
- 50°C
- Product Name
- AF520A Power Supply Unit
- Height
- 3.4 inches
- Width
- 5.9 inches
- Depth
- 5.5 inches
- Weight
- 7.2 lbs
AF520A Use Case
AF520A-HPE PDU for Virtualized Data Center Power Optimization
In a large enterprise running VMware vSphere clusters, IT operations deploy the AF520A-HPE Intelligent Modular 4.9kVA/L6-30P 24A/208V PDU with six C19 horizontal outlets to gain per-outlet metering and remote power cycling. Real-time energy monitoring and threshold alerts enable dynamic load balancing, hotspot prevention and seamless capacity planning. Benefit: reduces unplanned downtime by 30%, improves forecasting accuracy by 20% and lowers overall energy costs.
AF520A-HPE PDU Ensures Reliability in AI/HPC GPU Clusters
A research institution powering GPU-intensive AI training clusters integrates the AF520A-HPE Intelligent Modular PDU to monitor current draw on each C19 outlet and set circuit-level thresholds. Automated alerts for overload conditions and remote outlet reboot capability allow immediate remediation of hung GPU nodes without field visits. Benefit: raises cluster uptime to 99.9%, accelerates mean time to recovery by 40% and safeguards high-value compute assets.
AF520A-HPE PDU Remote Monitoring for Edge and Telecom Racks
A telecom provider’s edge facility with space-constrained horizontal racks installs the AF520A-HPE Intelligent Modular 4.9kVA PDU to power routers, switches and UPS units. The built-in web interface delivers live voltage and current dashboards, customizable load shedding schedules and real-time anomaly alerts. Benefit: maintains 99.999% service availability, cuts on-site maintenance visits by 50% and extends UPS runtime through prioritized power management.
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Product Comparison Table 
| AF520A |  P9S12A |  H8B53A |  P9R55A |  D9N43A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Power Supply | Power Supply | Power Supply | Power Supply | Power Supply |
| Wattage | 550W | 600W | 850W | 550W | 850W |
| Use Case | Gaming | Gaming / Workstation | Gaming / Workstation | Gaming / Workstation / Enterprise Server | Gaming / Workstation |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX | ATX | ATX | ATX |
| Modularity | Non-Modular | Modular | Modular | Semi-Modular | Modular |
| 80 PLUS Certification | Bronze | Gold | Gold | Gold | Gold |
| Rail Configuration | Single Rail | Multi Rail | Single Rail | Single Rail | Single Rail |
| Certifications | CE / FCC / UL / RoHS | 80 PLUS / CE / FCC / RoHS | 80 PLUS / CE / FCC / UL | 80 PLUS / CE / FCC / UL / ROHS | 80 PLUS / CE / FCC / UL / ROHS |
| Remote Monitoring | No | No | No | No | No |
| Input Voltage | 100–240V | 100–240V | 100–240V | 100–240V | 100–240V |
| Hot-Swap Capable | No | No | No | No | No |
| PFC (Power Factor Correction) | Active PFC | Active PFC | Active PFC | Active PFC | Active PFC |
| Fan Size | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm |
| Fan Bearing Type | Rifle | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Zero RPM Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Efficiency Rating | 85% | 92% | 92% | 94% | 94% |
| Protections | OCP / OVP / SCP | OCP, OVP, SCP, OTP | OCP / OVP / SCP | OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OTP | OCP / OVP / UVP / SCP / OTP / OPP |
| ATX 24-Pin Connectors | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| EPS (CPU) 4+4 Pin | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PCIe (6+2) Connectors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| SATA Power Connectors | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Molex Connectors | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Floppy Connector | No | No | No | No | No |
| Cable Type | Flat | Sleeved | Sleeved | Sleeved | Sleeved |
| RGB Lighting | No | No | No | No | No |
| MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) | 100,000 hours | 150,000 hours | 150,000 hours | 150,000 hours | 150,000 hours |
| Operating Temperature | 50°C | 50°C | 50°C | 50°C | 50°C |
| Product Name | AF520A Power Supply Unit | P9S12A 600W Gold Modular ATX PSU | H8B53A Power Supply | P9R55A 550W Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | D9N43A 850W ATX Modular Power Supply |
| Height | 3.4 inches | 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches | 5 inches |
| Width | 5.9 inches | 7.0 inches | 5.2 inches | 5.4 inches | 6 inches |
| Depth | 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches | 5.9 inches | 7.0 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Weight | 7.2 lbs | 4.4 lbs | 6 lbs | 3.2 lbs | 4 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Hassan Naeem
5
OEM build with consistent output.
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Niels Sorensen
4
Easy integration into rack.
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Paul Richards
5
Good choice for controlled power delivery.
A
Andrea Lombardi
5
Reliable and efficient PDU.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE Intelligent Modular PDU AF520A?
The HPE Intelligent Modular PDU AF520A is a 1U horizontal rack-mount unit delivering 4.9 kVA (24 A at 208 V) with six C19 outlets and an L6-30P input for advanced power management.
What input specifications does the AF520A support?
The AF520A accepts a single L6-30P inlet at 208 V and 24 A, providing up to 4.9 kVA of power capacity.
How many outlets does the AF520A include and what type are they?
It features six C19 outlets, each rated for high-current devices, to support dense rack deployments.
What is the maximum power capacity of the AF520A PDU?
The PDU provides a maximum power capacity of 4.9 kVA (24 A at 208 V), ensuring reliable power distribution for critical equipment.
Is the AF520A suitable for horizontal rack installation?
Yes. The AF520A is designed as a 1U horizontal PDU, compatible with standard 19-inch and HPE rack enclosures.
Can I monitor and manage the AF520A remotely?
Yes. The PDU supports SNMP v1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS, Telnet and SSH for real-time remote monitoring and configuration.
Does the AF520A offer modular outlet modules?
Yes. It features field-replaceable outlet modules for easy serviceability and future capacity upgrades.
What network management protocols are supported by the AF520A?
It supports industry-standard SNMP v1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS, Telnet and SSH for seamless integration with data center management tools.
How do I install the AF520A in NA and JP regions?
The AF520A is pre-configured with an L6-30P power cord and sliding rack-mount brackets, simplifying installation in North America and Japan.
Is the AF520A compatible with HPE rack enclosures?
Yes. The AF520A is engineered for seamless integration with HPE 11000, G2/G3, and other industry-standard 19-inch racks.
What warranty coverage comes with the HPE AF520A?
It includes a one-year limited hardware warranty, with optional HPE Care Pack services to extend support up to three years.
How does the intelligent PDU improve data center efficiency?
It provides per-outlet power monitoring, outlet grouping, configurable alerts and environmental sensor integration to optimize load balancing and reduce downtime.
Can I set power thresholds and alerts on the AF520A?
Yes. Users can define power, current and environmental thresholds via the Web UI or SNMP, with email or trap notifications on breach.
Does the AF520A support environmental sensors?
Yes. It offers two sensor ports for temperature, humidity, door, water-leak and other HPE-compatible environmental sensors.
What are the physical dimensions of the AF520A?
Its dimensions are 1.73″ H × 17.5″ W × 7.88″ D (1U), and it weighs approximately 6.6 lb (3 kg).
How do I update the firmware on the HPE AF520A?
Firmware updates can be applied via the built-in Web GUI or command-line interface over SNMP, SSH or Telnet.