CyberPower 3-PHASE Switched MBO PDU 30A 208V 24XC13/6XC19 30A Blue (3PE) - PDU83106

CyberPower PDU83106 3-Phase Switched Metered-by-Outlet PDU

Overview

The CyberPower PDU83106 is a 3-phase switched, metered-by-outlet (MBO) PDU designed for high-density rack deployments running 200–240V three-phase power at up to 30A. With 24 IEC C13 and 6 IEC C19 outlets — 30 total — it covers a fully loaded rack of mixed 1U servers, storage nodes, and high-draw GPU appliances without requiring a separate PDU per power zone. If you're building out a dense compute or network video recorder rack where per-outlet switching and real-time load visibility matter, the PDU83106 is engineered for exactly that environment.

The 0U form factor means it mounts vertically in the rear of a standard rack, keeping all 42U of usable rack space available for equipment — a meaningful constraint in co-located or edge data center deployments where rack space is priced by the U.

Key Features

• 30 Switched Outlets (24x C13 / 6x C19): Each outlet can be individually powered on, off, or sequenced via the network interface — critical for remote rebooting locked-up servers without a hands-on dispatch. The C19 sockets handle high-draw devices like redundant PSUs on storage arrays or UPS bypass panels; the 24 C13 ports cover the rest of the rack.
• 3-Phase 200–240V at 30A via IEC 60309 Input: Three-phase distribution flattens the load across all three legs, reducing per-phase current and lowering the risk of tripped breakers in balanced deployments. The IEC 60309 (industrial twist-lock) input connector is the correct choice for data center whips — no adapters, no makeshift solutions.
• LCD Display with Current and Voltage Monitoring: The front-panel LCD provides real-time per-phase current and voltage readings without requiring a network connection. During commissioning or troubleshooting, this saves you from needing a clamp meter just to confirm load balance.
• Dual RJ-45 Ethernet Ports: Two network ports allow daisy-chaining PDUs for consolidated management without consuming additional switch ports. For rows of PDUs in a large installation, this matters — each PDU doesn't need its own switch port.
• Broad Protocol Support (SNMPv1/v3, HTTPS, SSH, LDAP, RADIUS): SNMPv3 with encryption means outlet-level telemetry integrates into existing NMS platforms (SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios) without opening cleartext SNMP on your management VLAN. LDAP/RADIUS support means technician access ties into your existing directory — no standalone local credential management.
• IPv4/IPv6 Dual-Stack: Native IPv6 support future-proofs the management interface for environments already migrating address space — no need for a secondary NAT layer on the PDU management VLAN.
• USB Firmware Upgrade Port: Firmware can be updated locally via USB without network access — important in air-gapped or high-security environments where the management network is segmented or unavailable during maintenance windows.
• Windows AD, CLI, Syslog, and SMTP Integration: The PDU83106 integrates with Windows Active Directory for role-based access, supports CLI for scripted automation, logs events via Syslog to your SIEM, and can send email alerts via SMTP — covering the monitoring and audit trail requirements most enterprise security teams will ask about.
• 3-Meter Power Cord: The included 3m (approximately 10 ft) cord provides enough reach from the rack to the raised floor PDU whip or overhead busway without an extension — verify your whip drop length before assuming this is sufficient in deeper rows.
• Firmware Upgradeable: Field-updatable firmware via USB ensures the PDU can receive security patches and feature updates without replacement — relevant given the protocol surface area exposed on any networked PDU.

Integration and Compatibility

The PDU83106 speaks SNMPv1 and SNMPv3, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, Telnet, FTP, NTP, SMTP, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, SSL, TLS, LDAP(S), RADIUS, Syslog, CLI, UDP, and Windows AD — essentially the full stack of enterprise management protocols. This makes it compatible with any managed network infrastructure running standard NMS or DCIM tooling. The dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 management interface removes addressing constraints in modern data center environments.

For physical compatibility, verify your facility's three-phase distribution panel includes a 30A IEC 60309 circuit. This PDU does not accept standard NEMA L6-30 or L21-30 inputs — the IEC 60309 input is an industrial connector standard common in European-style data center buildouts and purpose-built colocation facilities. If your existing whips terminate in a different connector, factor in a pigtail adapter or rewire before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input connector does the PDU83106 use, and is it compatible with standard North American data center whips?

A: The PDU83106 uses an IEC 60309 industrial input connector rated for 30A at 200–240V three-phase. This is common in European-standard and purpose-built colocation facilities. Many North American data centers use NEMA L21-30 or L6-30 whips — verify your facility's distribution before ordering, as an adapter or custom whip may be needed.

Q: Can I control individual outlets remotely on the PDU83106?

A: Yes. The PDU83106 is a Switched MBO (Metered by Outlet) unit, meaning each of the 30 outlets can be individually powered on, off, or sequenced via the network management interface. This enables remote server reboots and load management without a physical site visit.

Q: Does the PDU83106 support SNMP monitoring integration with third-party NMS platforms?

A: Yes. The PDU83106 supports both SNMPv1 and SNMPv3 (with encryption), making it compatible with standard network management platforms such as SolarWinds, PRTG, and Nagios for outlet-level telemetry and alerting.

Q: How many network ports does the PDU83106 have, and can PDUs be daisy-chained?

A: The PDU83106 includes two RJ-45 Ethernet ports, which support daisy-chaining multiple PDUs together for consolidated management — reducing the number of switch ports required per PDU row.

Q: Can firmware on the PDU83106 be updated in an air-gapped environment?

A: Yes. The PDU83106 includes a USB port specifically for firmware upgrades, allowing updates without requiring network access — suitable for high-security or air-gapped deployments.

Q: What monitoring parameters does the PDU83106 display on its LCD?

A: The front-panel LCD displays real-time current and voltage readings, providing on-site visibility into load levels without requiring a network connection or separate metering equipment.

Jerry Tildsen

The PDU83106 is one of the more complete options I've seen at this outlet count and phase configuration — 30 individually switched outlets at 30A/208V three-phase, with dual RJ-45 for daisy-chaining, SNMPv3, LDAP, RADIUS, and a front LCD that gives you load data without opening a browser. For high-density rack builds, that combination of per-outlet control and enterprise protocol depth is what separates a manageable infrastructure from one that requires physical intervention every time a server locks up.

Technical Highlights:

• 30 Switched Outlets (24x C13 / 6x C19): Per-outlet switching at this count means a single PDU83106 can serve a fully loaded 42U rack with mixed server and storage load — C19 sockets absorb the high-draw redundant PSUs while C13 handles the rest.
• SNMPv3 + LDAP/RADIUS: Encrypted SNMP telemetry and directory-integrated access control are the two things most enterprise security auditors will ask about. Both are present here without requiring an add-on license.
• Dual RJ-45 with Daisy-Chain: In a row of 10 PDUs, that's 9 switch ports saved — a real factor in dense deployments where top-of-rack switch ports are already allocated to servers.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm the IEC 60309 input matches your facility's three-phase whip termination before the unit arrives — retrofitting a connector in a live rack row adds delay and cost that's easy to avoid at the ordering stage.
• The 3-meter cord suits most overhead busway or under-floor distribution setups, but measure your whip drop before assuming clearance — in deeper cabinet rows or long vertical runs, you may need a custom-length whip rather than an extension.

The PDU83106 is the right spec for a purpose-built colocation row or on-premises data center where three-phase 208V distribution is already in place, the team needs remote outlet control across a dense rack, and enterprise directory integration is a hard requirement from the security team — not a nice-to-have.