Middle Atlantic 6-PK 18INCH Stnd IEC - S-IEC-18X6

Middle Atlantic S-IEC-18X6 IEC Power Cord 6-Pack, 18-Inch

Overview

The Middle Atlantic S-IEC-18X6 delivers six 18-inch IEC power cords in a single package — the right buy when you're commissioning a full rack and need standardized, consistent cabling rather than piecing together cords from different sources. Each cord ships with a NEMA 5-15P plug, making them compatible with the standard 15A North American outlets found on virtually every PDU and power strip in commercial AV and security rack builds. If you're wiring a Middle Atlantic rack enclosure or integrating power distribution into a surveillance or access control system, having six matched cords on hand eliminates the last-minute scramble at commissioning time. Browse the broader Middle Atlantic power and rack accessories line for complementary components.

Key Features

• 18-Inch Cord Length: Short enough to keep a rack interior clean and uncluttered — no excess slack folded behind equipment — but long enough to reach a PDU mounted in the same rack bay. This is the right length for intra-rack connections; if your PDU is more than a bay away, size up.
• NEMA 5-15P Plug: The universal 15A/125V North American plug. Fits every standard outlet on commercial PDUs, power strips, and UPS units without adapters. If your installation uses L5-15 locking outlets, this cord won't lock — verify your PDU outlet type before ordering.
• 6-Cord Package (S-IEC-18X6): Buying six at once cuts per-cord cost and ensures all cords in a rack are identical — same length, same strain relief, same color. Useful for multi-unit deployments across NVRs, switches, and access control panels where you want a uniform install. Search variation: S IEC 18X6.
• Wire Construction: Standard wire-gauge IEC cord construction suited for typical rack equipment loads. Not rated for high-draw devices like large UPS bypass loads — confirm device draw against cord ampacity before use on anything above standard rack component power consumption.
• Shipping Weight 5 lbs for the 6-Pack: At roughly 0.83 lbs per cord, these are lightweight enough to include in a larger hardware order without meaningfully affecting freight. Order alongside your rack accessories to consolidate shipping.

Integration and Compatibility

The 5-15P plug mates with IEC C13 or C14 inlets on servers, NVRs, network switches, and other standard 1U/2U rack equipment. These cords are purpose-built to work within power distribution setups using Middle Atlantic's own PDUs, but the NEMA 5-15P/IEC pairing is universal across brands. They are not suitable for C19/C20 high-current connections or for use with non-North American outlet types. For larger rack builds where cord management is a concern, pair these with a cable management panel to keep the bay clean.

What's in the Box

• 6x Middle Atlantic 18-inch IEC power cords (NEMA 5-15P plug)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What plug type does the S-IEC-18X6 use?

A: Each cord in the S-IEC-18X6 6-pack uses a NEMA 5-15P plug — the standard 15A/125V two-blade-plus-ground plug compatible with North American outlets on commercial PDUs, power strips, and UPS units.

Q: How many cords are included in the S-IEC-18X6 package?

A: The S-IEC-18X6 includes 6 cords per package, each 18 inches in length.

Q: Are these cords compatible with locking (L5-15) outlets?

A: No. The 5-15P plug is a standard non-locking plug. If your PDU uses L5-15 locking outlets, you will need a cord with an L5-15P plug instead.

Q: What is the cord length on each cord in this pack?

A: Each cord is 18 inches long — designed for short intra-rack runs connecting equipment to a PDU mounted in the same rack.

Q: Can I use these cords for high-draw devices like large UPS units?

A: These are standard IEC cords with wire construction rated for typical rack equipment loads. For high-draw devices or bypass connections, verify the cord's ampacity rating against the device's power draw before use.

Ted Perry

The S-IEC-18X6 is the kind of part that saves a commissioning day — six 18-inch NEMA 5-15P IEC cords in one SKU means you show up with enough standardized cable to wire out a full rack of NVRs, switches, and access panels without hunting for a matching cord in the van.

Technical Highlights:

• 18-Inch Length: Sized for tight intra-rack runs — keeps the bay clean with zero slack management needed when your PDU sits in the same rack as the load.
• NEMA 5-15P Plug: Universal 15A North American plug; mates with the IEC C13 inlet on virtually every 1U rack device without adapters or workarounds.
• 6-Pack Quantity: One order covers a full rack of standard equipment — no mixing cord lengths or sources across a single installation.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm your PDU outlet type before ordering — 5-15P is non-locking; L5-15 locking outlets require a different plug type and these cords won't secure.
• At 18 inches, these are strictly intra-rack; if your nearest outlet is more than one bay away, size up to a longer cord to avoid pulling the connection under tension.

Best fit for integrators stocking a mid-size surveillance or access control rack build where a uniform, short-run power cord is needed across multiple devices — the 6-pack format makes it a practical line item on any rack BOM.