Middle Atlantic 1-PACK 72in. in. TWIST IEC - IEC-72X1

Middle Atlantic IEC-72X1 6-Foot NEMA 5-15P IEC Power Cord

Overview

The Middle Atlantic IEC-72X1 is a single-pack, 6-foot (1.8 m) IEC power cord fitted with a NEMA 5-15P plug, finished with a blue stripe for quick visual identification inside dense rack environments. Part of Middle Atlantic's SignalSafe IEC power cord line, the IEC-72X1 (often searched as IEC 72X1) is built for AV and security rack installations where cord management and circuit traceability matter as much as the connection itself.

Key Features

• 6-Foot (1.8 m) Cord Length: provides enough slack to reach PDUs mounted at the rear of a standard 4-post rack from equipment seated anywhere in the mid or upper rack — no adapters, no extensions required in most 2-post or 4-post enclosures.
• NEMA 5-15P Plug: the universal 15-amp, 125V standard plug found on virtually every North American PDU and wall outlet. Drop-in compatible with the overwhelming majority of Middle Atlantic and third-party rack power strips without needing a plug adapter.
• Blue Stripe Finish: color-coding is the practical answer to the tangled-cord problem in multi-circuit racks. Blue-stripe cords can be assigned to a specific circuit or device class — A/V signal paths, security head-ends, UPS-backed outlets — so technicians trace and disconnect the right cord on first reach, not fifth.
• Wire Construction: flexible wire material keeps the cord manageable during installation and reduces strain at the connector terminations — relevant when cords are routed through horizontal cable managers or looped behind shallow wall-mount enclosures.
• Single-Pack (Qty 1): sold individually so you can order exactly the quantity needed for a specific rack build or supplement an existing cord set without overstocking. Order multiples for larger deployments.

Integration & Compatibility

The IEC-72X1 is intended for use with IEC 60320 C13 inlet devices — the rectangular 3-pin socket standard on servers, NVRs, network switches, and the majority of rack-mount AV and security equipment. Verify the device inlet type before ordering; equipment using C15 (high-temperature), C19, or proprietary connectors requires a different cord. The NEMA 5-15P plug is rated for standard 15A/125V circuits; confirm your PDU or outlet circuit matches before deployment.

TAA compliance is not applicable to this SKU — factor that into procurement if your project falls under federal acquisition regulations that require TAA-compliant cabling.

What's in the Box

• 1x Middle Atlantic IEC-72X1 6-foot NEMA 5-15P IEC power cord (blue stripe)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What plug type does the IEC-72X1 use?

A: The IEC-72X1 uses a NEMA 5-15P plug — the standard North American 15-amp, 125V two-blade-plus-ground plug compatible with virtually all PDUs and wall outlets in that rating class.

Q: How long is the IEC-72X1 cord?

A: The cord is 6 feet (1.8 m) in length, suitable for most standard rack depths when connecting to a rear-mounted PDU.

Q: Is the IEC-72X1 TAA compliant?

A: No. The IEC-72X1 is not TAA compliant per the manufacturer specification. If your project requires TAA-compliant power cords, consult the Middle Atlantic product line for a qualifying alternative.

Q: What device inlet does this cord terminate to?

A: The IEC-72X1 is designed to connect to IEC 60320 C13 inlets, the standard three-pin rectangular connector used on servers, NVRs, switches, and most rack-mount equipment. It is not compatible with C15, C19, or proprietary inlet types.

Q: Why would I choose the blue stripe version?

A: The blue stripe finish is a visual identification aid for multi-circuit rack builds. Assigning stripe colors by circuit or device class lets technicians trace and swap the correct cord quickly during maintenance without reading labels in poor light.

Jerry Tildsen

I spec Middle Atlantic cords like the IEC-72X1 specifically on builds where the rack has two or more independent circuits — the 6-foot length hits the sweet spot for mid-tower and wall-mount enclosures, and the blue stripe eliminates the guesswork when a tech is troubleshooting a tripped breaker at 2 AM.

Technical Highlights:

• 6 ft (1.8 m) length: covers rear-PDU to front-equipment runs in most 12U–30U enclosures without excess cord bunched in the cable manager.
• NEMA 5-15P plug: compatible with every standard 15A/125V PDU outlet — no adapters added to the BOM, no compatibility calls before the install.
• Blue stripe finish: in a rack with 20+ cords, color-coded circuits cut troubleshooting time materially; assign one color per circuit and document it in the as-built drawing.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm the device inlet is IEC 60320 C13 before ordering — C15 and C19 inlets require a different cord and are not interchangeable with the IEC-72X1.
• TAA compliance is explicitly not applicable to this SKU; flag this early on government or federally-funded projects where buy-American provisions apply to cabling.

This cord earns its place in any security or AV rack build where circuit-level color coding is part of the commissioning standard — particularly multi-tenant or managed-service deployments where fast, accurate field service is non-negotiable.