APC by Schneider Electric PDM2330L6-23-380 30A 208V Power Distribution Module

Overview

The PDM2330L6-23-380 is a 2-pole, 3-wire, 30A power distribution module from APC by Schneider Electric designed to tap L2–L3 phases from a 3-phase power source and deliver clean 208V AC output via a single NEMA L6-30R receptacle. If you're building out a high-density server room, data closet, or security operations infrastructure and need a dedicated 30A 208V feed to a single high-draw device — a large UPS, a rack-mount NVR array, or a high-wattage networking chassis — the PDM2330L6-23-380 (often searched as PDM2330L6 23 380) is the structured way to do it without field-fabricating a tap or daisy-chaining power strips.

At 5" H × 17.5" W × 16" D and 9.46 lb, this is a 1U-compatible rackmount form factor that drops into standard 19-inch rail infrastructure. It ships as a self-contained module: circuit breaker integrated, wiring terminated, output plug standardized. That matters in planned build-outs where a field electrician is handing off to an integrator — no ambiguity about what's connected or rated at what level.

Key Features

• 30A 2-Pole 3-Wire Circuit Breaker: The integrated 30A breaker provides upstream overcurrent protection at the module itself. In practice, this means the downstream device — your NVR chassis, UPS, or high-draw switch — is protected without relying solely on the panel breaker. A tripped module breaker is easy to identify and reset at the rack without walking back to the electrical room.
• 208V AC Input and Output: Draws from L2–L3 of a 208V 3-phase distribution system and delivers 208V AC output — which is what the majority of commercial-grade UPS units and server-class hardware expect in a datacenter or wiring closet environment. No step-down transformer, no conversion loss.
• NEMA L6-30R Output Receptacle: The single L6-30R locking output connector prevents accidental disconnection under load — important in any 24/7 security or IT environment where an inadvertent cable pull would take down a recorder or UPS mid-operation. The locking format is also unambiguous for field verification: if it plugs in, it's the correct cord.
• Compact 1U-Compatible Footprint (5" × 17.5" × 16"): Fits standard 19-inch rack rail systems. At 9.46 lb, it's light enough for single-person installation in most rack configurations. Depth of 16 inches suits mid-depth and full-depth enclosures equally.
• UL Listed: UL certification confirms the module has been independently tested to North American safety standards — a prerequisite for most commercial construction projects, data center operators, and facilities teams that mandate listed equipment in the electrical infrastructure.
• RoHS and REACH Compliant: Meets EU hazardous substance restrictions, which matters if you're deploying in facilities with environmental compliance requirements or procuring under contracts that mandate RoHS/REACH documentation.
• 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty: APC backs this module with a 1-year manufacturer warranty — relevant for capital equipment procurement where warranty terms affect total cost of ownership calculations and facilities maintenance contracts.

Integration and Compatibility

The PDM2330L6-23-380 is designed for structured integration into APC's broader power distribution ecosystem. It connects upstream to 3-phase 208V panel infrastructure via L2–L3 phase taps and downstream to any device requiring a 30A 208V L6-30 input — including APC Smart-UPS and Symmetra UPS families, large-format power distribution units, and high-density compute or network video recorder chassis. If you're architecting a power infrastructure for a surveillance operations center or a converged IT/security closet, pair this module with appropriate APC power infrastructure upstream (panel tap, in-row PDU) and verify your downstream device's inlet matches L6-30 before ordering — cord sets are sold separately. For broader UPS and power supply planning, confirm your 3-phase panel can deliver the full 30A continuous load before committing to this module in high-utilization environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What output connector does the PDM2330L6-23-380 use?

A: The PDM2330L6-23-380 provides a single NEMA L6-30R locking output receptacle rated at 30A, 208V AC. Ensure your downstream device or cord set terminates in an L6-30P plug.

Q: What input voltage does the PDM2330L6-23-380 require?

A: It requires 208V AC input, tapping L2–L3 phases from a 3-phase distribution system. It is not designed for 120V or 240V single-phase environments.

Q: Is the PDM2330L6-23-380 rack-mountable?

A: Yes. At 5" H × 17.5" W × 16" D, it is compatible with standard 19-inch rack enclosures. Weight is 9.46 lb.

Q: What certifications does the PDM2330L6-23-380 carry?

A: The PDM2330L6-23-380 is UL listed and complies with RoHS and REACH environmental directives.

Q: What is the warranty on the PDM2330L6-23-380?

A: APC provides a 1-year manufacturer warranty on the PDM2330L6-23-380.

Q: Does the PDM2330L6-23-380 include a circuit breaker?

A: Yes. The module includes an integrated 2-pole, 3-wire 30A circuit breaker providing overcurrent protection at the distribution point.

Jerry Tildsen

The PDM2330L6-23-380 fills a specific gap that comes up repeatedly in security infrastructure builds: you have 3-phase 208V panel capacity and a single high-draw device that needs a clean, protected 30A feed — but you don't want to field-fabricate a tap or trust an unmarked whip. This module handles L2–L3 phase selection, breaker protection, and output format (L6-30R) in one rackmount unit, which is exactly what structured deployments need when the electrical contractor hands off to the integrator.

Technical Highlights:

• Integrated 30A 2P/3W Breaker: Overcurrent protection lives at the module, not just at the panel — so a load fault trips locally at the rack, identifiable and resettable without an electrical room walk.
• 208V L2–L3 Phase Tap: Designed specifically for 3-phase 208V environments; output matches the inlet requirements of most commercial UPS and server-class hardware directly, no transformer stage needed.
• L6-30R Locking Output: The locking connector format eliminates accidental disconnection in 24/7 environments — a pull on a standard outlet can black out a recorder; a locking L6-30R won't.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify your panel has an available L2–L3 phase pair at 208V before specifying this module — it will not work on a single-phase 240V or 120V source.
• The PDM2330L6-23-380 ships without a cord set; budget for a separate L6-30P to your device's inlet plug in the same PO to avoid a delay at commissioning.

This module is the right pick for a converged IT/security closet build where a single large APC UPS or high-draw NVR chassis is the anchor load — structured, listed, and sized to keep that device protected without improvised wiring.