HPE AF487A DirectFlow R18000 480V 30A IEC309 I/O Module

• Brand: HPE
• SKU / Part Number: AF487A
• Product Type: UPS Input/Output Module
• UPS Family: HPE DirectFlow Three Phase UPS
• Compatible UPS: HPE R18000 DirectFlow 2U UPS
• Input Voltage: 480V
• Phase: Three-phase
• Current Rating: 30A
• Connection Type: IEC309
• Configuration: North America
• Input/Output Function: UPS facility input/output interface
• Output Configuration: Dual-output capable; HPE notes all I/O modules support dual output outlets except AF484A
• Input Plug: IEC309 32P/IEC309 32R, depending on applicable operating configuration
• Output Receptacle: IEC309 connection
• UPS Maximum Power with VRLA: 19,900VA
• UPS Maximum Power with Li-ion: 15,000VA
• Output Voltage: 480V Wye line-to-line
• Compatibility — Short: R18000 DirectFlow 2U
• Module Selection: One I/O module per UPS
• Management: UPS management is provided through the compatible DirectFlow UPS platform
• Product Role: Electrical interface module, not a standalone UPS

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• Correct 480V Interface: AF487A is specifically configured for 30A, 480V three-phase applications, helping avoid mismatched UPS electrical interfaces.
• IEC309 Connectivity: The IEC309 configuration is useful for facilities standardized around compatible IEC309 power distribution.
• R18000-Specific Design: It is identified by HPE as an I/O option for the R18000 DirectFlow 2U UPS, simplifying HPE-based procurement. 
• Modular UPS Architecture: The replaceable/configurable I/O approach lets organizations select the electrical interface appropriate to their facility rather than requiring a different core UPS platform for every regional configuration. 
• High-Power Platform Support: When installed with an R18000 DirectFlow UPS, the configuration supports up to 19.9kVA with VRLA batteries or 15kVA with lithium-ion batteries. 
• Data-Center Ready: The high-voltage three-phase design is suited to compatible enterprise data-center electrical infrastructures where higher-voltage distribution is available.
• Procurement Accuracy: The unique AF487A SKU distinguishes the 480V IEC309 configuration from related modules such as AF486A, helping purchasing teams select the correct interface.
• Future Configuration Flexibility: HPE's DirectFlow architecture uses modular I/O options for different regional input requirements, allowing the power-management unit and battery options to remain standardized across supported configurations.