StarTech 1415B8H-RACK-PDU-SP 14-Outlet 1U Rackmount Power Distribution Unit

Overview

The StarTech 1415B8H-RACK-PDU-SP is a 1U rackmount power distribution unit built for server racks and network cabinets that have run out of usable outlets. Fourteen total NEMA 5-15 outlets — six on the front, eight on the rear — let you feed a mixed rack of servers, switches, NVRs, and KVM gear from a single 120V circuit without a tangle of daisy-chained power strips. For anyone managing a surveillance server room or a network closet where every rack unit counts, the 1415B8H-RACK-PDU-SP consolidates power distribution into a single slot instead of eating a second one for a bulkier unit.

Key Features

• 14 Total Outlets (6 Front / 8 Rear): splitting outlets across front and rear means short-reach power cords on rack-mounted switches and NVRs up front, and bulkier server or UPS cords routed cleanly out the back — fewer crossed cables and less strain on connectors.
• 1U Form Factor: occupies a single rack unit, which matters when you're managing a fully populated 42U cabinet and every slot is already spoken for by cameras' NVRs, switches, and patch panels.
• 3000-Joule Surge Protection: absorbs transient voltage spikes before they reach connected equipment — meaningful protection for NVRs and switches running 24/7 where a single spike can take down a recording chain.
• 15A Circuit Breaker: trips before the circuit is overloaded, protecting connected gear and the upstream circuit rather than letting a fault propagate or pop a building breaker.
• 8 ft Power Cord: reaches from a rear-mounted PDU position to a floor or wall outlet without requiring an extension cord, which keeps the install tidy and avoids an extra failure point.
• Horizontal or Vertical Mounting: mounts across a 1U rack space or vertically along the side rails of an open-frame rack, so the same unit fits standard 19-inch enclosures or narrower vertical PDU channels depending on how the cabinet is laid out.
• 19-Inch Rack Width: matches standard server rack and network cabinet rail spacing — no adapter brackets needed for a typical commercial rack.
• Compact Footprint (18.2 x 3.7 x 1.7 in): the low-profile depth keeps clearance for cable management arms and rear cabinet doors, a common pinch point in tightly packed racks.
• 120V AC Input: matches standard US commercial electrical service, so it drops directly onto existing rack power feeds without a step-down or conversion.

Integration & Compatibility

The 1415B8H-RACK-PDU-SP is a straightforward add to any 19-inch rack already carrying network video recorders or PoE switches that are drawing down a rack's built-in outlet count. Because it's a passive distribution unit — no network interface, no metering — it drops into any environment without configuration; the tradeoff is that it does not provide remote monitoring or per-outlet control. If you're planning power for a new camera server room, review a PoE planning guide before finalizing rack layout, since outlet count and breaker capacity both factor into how many devices a single rack circuit can safely support. For racks holding StarTech's broader lineup of rack accessories, the StarTech catalog covers rack rails, cable management, and adapter cabling that typically get specified alongside a PDU. Pair it with a rack mount accessories selection when planning cable routing around the 8 ft cord run.

What's in the Box

The 1415B8H-RACK-PDU-SP (often searched as 1415B8H RACK PDU SP) ships ready to mount — confirm exact accessory contents against the packaging at unboxing, as detailed box-contents data was not available for this listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many outlets does the 1415B8H-RACK-PDU-SP have?

A: 14 total NEMA 5-15 outlets — 6 on the front and 8 on the rear.

Q: What size rack does this PDU fit?

A: It's built for standard 19-inch racks and occupies 1U of vertical space. It can also be mounted vertically along rack side rails.

Q: Does the 1415B8H-RACK-PDU-SP include surge protection?

A: Yes, it includes 3000 joules of surge protection along with a 15A circuit breaker.

Q: How long is the power cord?

A: The power cord is 8 feet, allowing the unit to reach a nearby outlet without an extension cord.

Q: What's the warranty on the 1415B8H-RACK-PDU-SP?

A: It carries a 2-year warranty.

Q: Does this PDU offer remote monitoring or metering?

A: No — this is a passive distribution unit with physical outlets and a circuit breaker, not a networked or metered PDU.

James Everett

The split outlet layout on the 1415B8H-RACK-PDU-SP is what I point people to first — 6 outlets on the front and 8 on the rear means you're not fighting cord length and bend radius on every single device in the rack. On a 1U PDU that's a meaningful design choice, not a spec-sheet afterthought.

Technical Highlights:

• 3000-Joule Surge Protection: gives connected NVRs and switches a real buffer against transient spikes on the circuit, rather than leaving them exposed on a bare power strip.
• 15A Circuit Breaker: trips locally before an overload trips the upstream building breaker and takes down the whole rack row.
• 18.2 x 3.7 x 1.7 in Footprint: the shallow 3.7-inch depth leaves room behind the PDU for cable management arms in tightly packed cabinets.

Deployment Considerations:

• Mounting is flexible — horizontal in a standard 19-inch 1U slot, or vertical along the side rail if your rack space is already full and you need to add power without giving up a U.
• This is a passive unit — no remote monitoring, load metering, or per-outlet switching. If you need visibility into per-device power draw, plan for a networked PDU instead.

I'd spec the 1415B8H-RACK-PDU-SP for a fully populated NVR/switch rack in a surveillance server room where every U is already committed and you just need reliable, surge-protected outlet expansion without giving up rack space.