Vertiv 12340 Metered Rack PDU 20A 208V 16-Outlet 2U Horizontal
Overview
The Vertiv 12340 — model number 2VHVLAN162-102C13TL6 — is a 2U horizontal metered rack PDU designed for high-density IT environments where real-time current visibility at the rack level is non-negotiable. Delivering 20A at 208V (3.3kW) across 16 IEC C13 outlets, it fits directly into standard 19-inch rails and ships with a 10-foot L6-20P cord ready for connection to a 20A 208V circuit. If your data center or server room runs on 208V infrastructure and you need per-PDU current monitoring without the overhead of a fully managed unit, this is the product tier to evaluate. Explore the full Vertiv power distribution lineup for additional configurations across amperage and form factor.
Key Features
- 20A / 208V / 3.3kW Power Configuration: Sized for a standard 20A 208V branch circuit — common in co-lo and enterprise data centers. At 3.3kW continuous, you have realistic headroom for a dense 1U/2U server shelf without exceeding the 80% NEC derate (2.64kW). Plan your outlet loading against that ceiling, not the rated maximum.
- 16x IEC C13 Outlets in Banks of 4: The 16 receptacles arranged in four banks of four keep cabling organized and give you enough ports for a fully populated 2U blade chassis or a mixed server-plus-network shelf. Each receptacle bank is rated at 15A maximum output — total per-bank load must stay under that threshold regardless of individual device draw.
- Local LED Current Display (±2% Accuracy): The built-in digital RMS current meter gives you aggregate unit-level current in real time, accurate to ±2% at full-scale 60Hz. When you're hot-adding equipment or redistributing load, this display tells you instantly where you stand — without logging into a management interface or dispatching a tech with a clamp meter. For metered rack PDUs at this price tier, local display accuracy matters as much as remote reporting.
- NEMA L6-20P Twistlock Input: The L6-20P plug is a locking connector — it won't pull free under vibration or accidental cable tug. This is the right input for 208V 20A circuits in a data center environment; confirm your PDU whips or in-rack power strips terminate in matching L6-20 receptacles before ordering.
- 2U 19-inch Horizontal Rackmount: At 3.45 inches high × 17 inches wide × 1.61 inches deep and 8 lbs, this PDU mounts horizontally in a standard 19-inch rack without consuming cable management space. Flush-mount support is confirmed, which keeps the face of the PDU aligned with adjacent 1U equipment for cleaner airflow. See our rack power distribution guide for layout planning considerations.
- Heavy Steel Powder-Coat Chassis: The black powder-coat steel enclosure isn't just cosmetic — it provides the mechanical rigidity needed in vibration-prone environments (raised floor, seismically active regions) without adding significant mass. Every unit is 100% factory-tested for functionality before shipment.
- TAA Compliant / Buy American Act COTS Compliant: Manufactured in the USA and confirmed TAA and Buy American Act COTS compliant. If your project is a federal contract, GSA schedule deployment, or DoD facility, this unit clears the domestic sourcing requirements without a waiver process. Verify the specific contract vehicle with your procurement office.
- RoHS / UL & c-UL Listed (60950): Safety certifications cover both US and Canadian markets. UL 60950 listing means third-party verification of electrical safety — relevant for insurance, lease compliance, and data center operator acceptance criteria. RoHS compliance satisfies hazardous materials restrictions for EU-destined installations.
- 5-Year Limited Warranty: Five years is the standard Vertiv warranty on this product line — meaningfully longer than the 1–3 years typical of commodity PDUs. For infrastructure that stays in a rack for 7–10 years, warranty coverage through the first half of the asset lifecycle reduces maintenance exposure.
- 10-Foot Power Cord: The 12/3 AWG cord at 10 feet gives adequate reach to in-rack power whips in most standard 42U–48U cabinets without requiring a cord extension. If your PDU drops are shorter (top-of-cabinet), confirm slack management before finalizing the order.
Integration & Compatibility
The 2VHVLAN162-102C13TL6 is a standard-input, C13-output metered PDU with no IP networking, no remote switching, and no environmental monitoring — it is a deliberate design choice for deployments where simplicity and reliability outweigh remote management. It accepts 200–240V input at 50/60Hz, making it suitable for both North American 208V and international 230V environments (verify plug compatibility for non-North American circuits). There is no over-current protection built in — branch circuit breakers at the panel provide upstream protection. No switching capability means there is no path for remote outlet cycling; pair with a KVM or remote management card at the server level if out-of-band reboot capability is a requirement. For deployments requiring outlet-level switching or networked SNMP monitoring, step up to the Vertiv managed or switched rPDU families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Vertiv 12340 TAA compliant for federal procurement?
A: Yes. The 12340 is manufactured in the USA and is confirmed TAA Compliant and Buy American Act COTS Compliant per Vertiv's published specifications.
Q: What is the warranty on the 12340?
A: The 12340 carries a 5-year limited warranty per Vertiv's product documentation.
Q: Does the 12340 support remote monitoring or SNMP?
A: No. The 12340 is a metered Standard unit with current monitoring via a local LED display only. There is no network port, no SNMP, and no remote access. If remote monitoring is required, select a Vertiv managed or switched rPDU from the same family.
Q: What plug and circuit does the 12340 require?
A: The 12340 ships with a NEMA L6-20P twistlock plug on a 10-foot 12/3 AWG cord. It requires a 20A 208V circuit. Voltage input range is 200–240V at 50/60Hz.
Q: How many outlets does the 12340 provide, and what is the maximum load per outlet?
A: It provides 16 IEC C13 receptacles arranged in four banks of four. Maximum output per receptacle bank is 15A. Total unit capacity is 3.3kW at 208V.
Q: What rack space does the 12340 occupy?
A: The 12340 is a 2U horizontal unit dimensioned at 3.45 in × 17 in × 1.61 in (H×W×D), weighing 8 lbs. It mounts flush in a standard 19-inch rack.
The Vertiv 12340 sits in a specific sweet spot I see come up repeatedly in mid-density deployments: you need a 208V 20A horizontal PDU with local current visibility, but you don't need — or want to pay for — a network management card and the SNMP polling overhead that comes with it. The ±2% RMS accuracy on the local display is good enough for load-commissioning decisions without requiring any software infrastructure.
Technical Highlights:
- 16x IEC C13 / Banks of 4 at 15A max per bank: Sixteen C13s is the right count for a fully loaded 2U shelf — but watch the bank-level 15A ceiling. A pair of dual-PSU servers at 6A each per PSU will push a four-outlet bank close to its limit; map your load before assigning outlets or you'll trip the upstream breaker rather than see a graceful warning.
- Local LED current meter ±2%: For a metered-only unit, this is the entire monitoring story. In practice ±2% at 60Hz sine is precise enough to catch a creeping load increase between maintenance windows. What it won't do is send you an alert — that's a workflow gap you need to solve at the data center management layer.
- TAA / Buy American Act COTS compliance: USA manufacture is verified in Vertiv's published spec. For GSA schedule or DoD facility projects, this PDU clears the sourcing requirement without a country-of-origin waiver — a genuine differentiator against commodity imports at similar price points.
Deployment Considerations:
- The L6-20P input requires a matching 20A 208V circuit with L6-20 receptacle at the panel or PDU whip. Confirm your in-cabinet power infrastructure terminates in L6-20 before the unit ships — field plug swaps on a hardwired cord are not straightforward and void the UL listing.
- No over-current protection is built into this unit. The upstream 20A branch breaker is the only OCP in the path. Size your load to the NEC 80% continuous rule (16A / 2.64kW) and leave margin — at 3.3kW rated capacity, there is no internal relay or fuse to catch a runaway load before the panel trips.
The 12340 is the right call for a colocation cage or enterprise server room where 208V infrastructure is already in place, IEC C13 device power is standard, and the data center team needs current accountability at the PDU level without a full DCIM integration. It is not the right call if you need outlet-level switching for remote reboot or if your facility runs 120V circuits.
