Vertiv 12333 Metered 2U Horizontal Rackmount PDU 30A 208V
Overview
The Vertiv 2XPRC200-103D20TL6 (part number 12333) is a metered, standard-class horizontal rackmount power distribution unit designed for data center racks and dense IT cabinets running on 208V power infrastructure. It delivers 30A of continuous input current across 20 NEMA 6-20R outlets in a 2U, 19-inch horizontal chassis — the kind of specification that fits squarely in mid-density server rows where load visibility matters and outlet count is non-negotiable.
Vertiv's Vertiv PowerIT rPDU line positions this unit as a field-reliable, locally monitored PDU for environments where remote network management isn't required but real-time load awareness is. TAA compliance and Buy American Act COTS qualification make it a straightforward procurement choice for federal and government-adjacent facilities.
Key Features
- Local Digital RMS Power Meter (±2% accuracy): The scrolling LED display reads amperage (A), voltage (V), wattage (W), and power factor (PF) in real time. When you're hot-adding a new server or migrating load between racks, having unit-level data on the faceplate — no SSH session required — eliminates the guesswork that causes accidental trips. The ±2% accuracy on a full-scale 60Hz sine wave input is tight enough to trust for capacity planning.
- 30A Input / 4.9kW Load Capacity at 208V: At 208V, 30A of input translates to 4.9kW of usable power, which comfortably supports high-density 1U/2U server builds. Because NEC 80% rule applies at the breaker level, the practical continuous-draw ceiling is 24A — plan your rack loads accordingly when sizing against this unit.
- 20x NEMA 6-20R Outlets (10 per breaker): Twenty rear-facing duplex outlets provide generous coverage for a typical 42U or 48U rack. The 6-20R receptacle format matches the output plugs on modern server PSUs configured for 208V, so no adapters needed in a properly wired facility.
- Dual 20A Double-Pole Magnetic Breakers: Two independent 20A circuit breakers split the 20 outlets into two groups of 10. A fault or overload on one group trips only that breaker, leaving the other 10 outlets live — meaningful for maintaining uptime on redundant-PSU servers during a partial overload event.
- 10ft Power Cord with NEMA L6-30P Twistlock Plug: The factory-attached 10/3-gauge, 10-foot cord terminates in an L6-30P twistlock, compatible with standard 30A 208V PDU whips and in-row power panels. Ten feet is enough to reach overhead busway or floor-level panels in most raised-floor installations without extension risks.
- 2U 19-inch Horizontal Rackmount / 19-inch Recess Mount: The 3.39 x 17 x 6-inch steel chassis mounts horizontally in a standard 19-inch rack and supports recessed mounting — useful in zero-U-challenged environments or where cable management depth is tight. Heavy-gauge powder-coated steel construction keeps the chassis rigid under a full outlet load.
- TAA Compliant / Buy American Act COTS Compliant / USA Origin: Manufactured in the USA and verified compliant with the Trade Agreements Act and Buy American Act commercial off-the-shelf provisions. This clears the procurement hurdle for GSA schedules, DoD programs, and state/local government contracts requiring domestic-origin hardware.
- UL & c-UL Listed, RoHS Compliant: Safety listings from UL and Canadian UL (c-UL) under 60950 confirm the unit has been independently tested for electrical safety. RoHS compliance satisfies environmental procurement requirements common in EU-adjacent supply chains and sustainability-conscious enterprises.
- 5-Year Limited Warranty: Vertiv backs this unit with a five-year limited warranty — longer than the two- or three-year terms common on entry-level PDUs. For infrastructure that's expected to stay in a rack for a full hardware refresh cycle (typically four to five years), this alignment matters.
- 50/60Hz Operation, 200–240V Input Range: The 200–240V input range and dual-frequency support make this unit usable in both North American 208V environments and international 230V facilities — a practical option if you're standardizing PDU hardware across multi-region data centers.
Integration and Compatibility
The 12333 operates as a standalone rackmount PDU with no network interface or management card slot — monitoring is local-only via the LED display. This keeps the unit simple and eliminates the attack surface of network-connected PDUs in security-sensitive environments. If your deployment requires remote outlet switching, per-outlet metering, or SNMP/Modbus integration, look at Vertiv's switched or networked rPDU variants instead.
The NEMA 6-20R receptacles accept standard NEMA 6-20P plugs, which are the default output connector on most server and storage PSUs configured for 200–240V input. The L6-30P input plug connects directly to 30A 208V circuit breaker panels or in-row power strips without a whip adapter. Confirm your facility's panel feed is 208V (not 240V single-phase) before specifying — the 4.9kW load capacity assumes 208V.
For racks requiring dual-feed redundancy, pair two units — one per PDU feed — to deliver A+B power paths to dual-PSU servers. Each unit fits in standard 19-inch server racks and cabinets; the recess-mount option helps in shallow cabinets where depth is constrained.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Vertiv 12333 TAA compliant for government procurement?
A: Yes. The 12333 is manufactured in the USA and carries both TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance and Buy American Act COTS compliance, making it eligible for GSA schedules and federal/state contracts requiring domestic-origin hardware.
Q: What is the maximum continuous load I should plan for on the 12333?
A: The unit is rated at 30A input / 4.9kW at 208V. Per NEC 80% continuous-load rule, plan for a maximum continuous draw of 24A (approximately 5kW theoretical, ~4.0kW practical per breaker group). Each of the two 20A breakers handles 10 outlets; size each group to stay under 16A continuous.
Q: What does the local display on the 12333 actually show?
A: The scrolling LED display reads total unit power data in real time: amperage (A), voltage (V), wattage (W), and power factor (PF) with ±2% RMS accuracy. It monitors the aggregate input — not per-outlet — so it reflects the total load across all 20 receptacles.
Q: What is the warranty on the 12333?
A: Vertiv provides a 5-year limited warranty on the 2XPRC200-103D20TL6 (part number 12333).
Q: Can the 12333 be used in a 230V international facility?
A: The input voltage range is 200–240V at 50/60Hz, so it can accept 230V power feeds used in international data centers. Confirm local plug and circuit breaker compatibility — the factory cord ships with a NEMA L6-30P twistlock for North American 30A circuits.
Q: Does the 12333 support remote monitoring or SNMP management?
A: No. The 12333 is a local-metered-only unit with no network interface or management card slot. All power monitoring is done via the front-panel LED display. For remote SNMP or Modbus monitoring, Vertiv's networked rPDU models are the appropriate path.
The Vertiv 12333 (2XPRC200-103D20TL6) sits in a specific but common deployment niche: 208V rack environments where the team needs real-time load visibility at the PDU without the overhead — or attack surface — of a networked management card. The dual 20A double-pole magnetic breakers splitting 10 outlets each is the detail I'd point integrators toward first; that topology means a breaker trip from a misbehaving device takes down half the rack at most, not the whole thing, which is exactly the behavior you want in a shared-tenancy colocation cage or a mixed-workload server row.
Technical Highlights:
- ±2% RMS Metering Accuracy: The scrolling LED display hits ±2% on a full-scale 60Hz sine wave — accurate enough for legitimate capacity planning decisions, not just ballpark awareness. When you're trying to determine whether a rack can absorb another 1U server without tripping, that margin matters.
- Dual Independent 20A Breakers: Two 20A double-pole magnetic breakers, each protecting 10 of the 20 NEMA 6-20R outlets, provide fault isolation. A trip on one circuit leaves the other 10 outlets live — critical for dual-PSU servers that can ride through on one feed.
- TAA / Buy American Act COTS Compliance: USA-manufactured with verified TAA and Buy American Act COTS compliance baked in at the SKU level. This isn't a checkbox on a spec sheet — it's what determines whether this PDU can appear on a GSA order or a DoD contract at all.
Deployment Considerations:
- The factory L6-30P twistlock cord is 10 feet at 10/3 gauge — adequate for most overhead or under-floor panel runs, but measure your whip path before assuming it reaches. The cord is not field-replaceable without voiding the warranty, so flag cord-length mismatches at the design stage, not at rack installation.
- This is a single-input, aggregate-metered unit only. If your operations team needs per-outlet current readings for chargeback, SLA enforcement, or fine-grained fault isolation, this unit will not provide it — step up to Vertiv's outlet-monitored or switched PDU variants in the same family.
For a government-facing colocation provider or federal agency data center running 208V power infrastructure and needing TAA-clean hardware with reliable load metering and zero network attack surface, the 12333 is a well-matched, straightforward choice. It's not the right fit for MSPs who need remote outlet control or per-outlet billing data, but for environments where simplicity and compliance are the primary requirements, it delivers both without unnecessary complexity.
