Vertiv 29606 Basic 20A Horizontal Rack Power Distribution Unit
Overview
The Vertiv BR060-1023 — part number 29606 — is a 1U horizontal rack PDU designed to distribute 20A/1.9kW of 120V power across six NEMA 5-20R outlets in a standard 19-inch rack or cabinet. This is a no-frills, field-proven unit built for IT equipment enclosures where you need reliable, code-compliant power distribution without the overhead of metering, switching, or remote monitoring. Every unit ships 100% factory-tested before it leaves the line. If your rack load is well under 1.9kW and your team does not need per-outlet current visibility, the BR060-1023 is the correct choice — it avoids paying for monitoring infrastructure you will never use.
Part of the Vertiv PowerIT rPDU line, the BR060-1023 fits the category of basic rack PDUs — horizontal-mount units that prioritize installation simplicity and cost efficiency over remote manageability.
Key Features
- 20A Thermal Breaker Protection: A resettable 20A thermal breaker protects the circuit without requiring a service call to replace a blown fuse. When a transient overload trips the breaker, you reset it locally — no spares to stock, no downtime waiting for parts. The full 20A/1.9kW capacity (at 120V) is shared across all six outlets, so plan your connected load with headroom — NEC 80% rule puts the practical continuous limit at 16A.
- Six NEMA 5-20R Receptacles: All six outlets are duplex-style NEMA 5-20R on the rear panel, each rated for up to 20A at 120V. The 5-20R socket accepts both standard 5-15P plugs and 5-20P blades, giving you flexibility when mixing equipment with different plug types — 1U servers, KVM switches, and patch panel power bricks all fit without adapters.
- 10ft / 12AWG Power Cord with 5-20P Plug: The 10-foot cord with a NEMA 5-20P plug reaches most in-row power strips and floor PDUs without extension cords cluttering the cabinet. 12AWG wire is appropriately sized for sustained 20A loads — thinner wire on a 20A circuit runs hotter and degrades faster over time.
- 1U 19-Inch Horizontal Rackmount at 1.72in Height: At 1.72in x 17in x 3.75in, this unit occupies a single rack unit in a standard 19-inch enclosure and flush-mounts cleanly. One rack unit for power distribution is a reasonable trade-off in dense equipment racks where every U matters.
- Power-On LED Indicator: A single green LED confirms the unit is energized. Simple, but operationally useful — at a glance during a walk-through or remote hands check, you know the PDU is live without pulling a meter.
- TAA and Buy American Act COTS Compliant: Manufactured in the USA and compliant with the Trade Agreements Act and Buy American Act COTS provisions. For federal, DoD, or government-adjacent deployments where procurement regulations govern what hardware you can install, this matters at the purchase order stage — not something you want to discover after the gear is racked.
- UL and c-UL Listed to 60950, RoHS Compliant: Safety listed under UL 60950 (and the Canadian equivalent), which is the baseline certification most data center and commercial facility managers require before a unit touches the power infrastructure. RoHS compliance covers deployments in jurisdictions with hazardous-materials restrictions on electronics.
- Heavy Steel Powder-Coat Chassis, Black: The steel enclosure handles the physical abuse of rack installation and cable management without flexing or rattling. Powder coat finish resists corrosion in equipment room environments where condensation or cleaning agents are occasional realities.
- Operating Temperature 10–45°C (50–113°F): Rated for the full range of typical server room and wiring closet operating conditions. If your environment runs hotter than 45°C — a possibility in edge deployments without active cooling — verify ambient temperature before specifying this unit.
- 5-Year Limited Warranty: A five-year warranty on a passive power distribution unit is longer than most competitors offer at this price point. For equipment that stays racked and largely forgotten for years, the extended coverage reduces lifecycle risk.
Integration and Compatibility
The BR060-1023 integrates into any standard 19-inch rack or cabinet without special mounting hardware beyond what is provided. The NEMA 5-20R receptacles are universally compatible with 5-15P and 5-20P plugged equipment — 1U and 2U servers, network switches, KVM units, and UPS bypass panels are all typical loads. Because this is a basic (non-monitored, non-switched) PDU, there is no network port, no management card slot, and no SNMP integration — it does not connect to a DCIM or power monitoring platform. If your deployment requires per-outlet current monitoring, remote outlet switching, or integration with a data center infrastructure management system, step up to a metered or switched variant in the Vertiv PowerIT family. For straightforward deployments — wiring closets, edge compute enclosures, lab racks, and secondary equipment cabinets — the BR060-1023 covers the requirement without unnecessary complexity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Vertiv 29606 TAA compliant?
A: Yes. The BR060-1023 (part number 29606) is manufactured in the USA and is both TAA Compliant and Buy American Act COTS Compliant, making it eligible for federal and government procurement programs.
Q: What is the warranty on the Vertiv 29606?
A: Vertiv provides a 5-year limited warranty on the BR060-1023 (29606).
Q: How many outlets does the 29606 have, and what type are they?
A: The 29606 provides six NEMA 5-20R receptacles, all located on the rear panel in duplex style. Each outlet supports up to 20A at 120V, and the 5-20R socket also accepts standard NEMA 5-15P plugs.
Q: Does the 29606 provide surge protection?
A: No. The BR060-1023 is a basic (non-surge) PDU. It includes a 20A thermal breaker for overcurrent protection but does not provide surge suppression. If surge protection is required, specify a surge-protected PDU variant.
Q: What is the maximum load capacity of the Vertiv 29606?
A: The BR060-1023 is rated at 20A / 1.9kW at 120V. Per NEC 80% continuous load guidelines, the practical sustained limit is 16A across all six outlets combined.
Q: Does the 29606 support remote monitoring or outlet switching?
A: No. This is a basic, non-metered, non-switched PDU. It has no network port, no management interface, and no SNMP capability. For remote monitoring or per-outlet switching, a metered or switched Vertiv rPDU is required.
The Vertiv BR060-1023 (part 29606) is the PDU I spec when the deployment brief is simple: a wiring closet, a lab rack, or a secondary equipment cabinet where the total connected load is well under 1.9kW and no one is going to log into a management interface to check outlet-level current. The 12AWG cord, 20A thermal breaker, and UL 60950 listing cover the safety and infrastructure bases; the 5-year limited warranty means this unit will outlast most of the equipment it powers.
Technical Highlights:
- 20A Thermal Breaker: Resettable overcurrent protection eliminates fuse restocking — when a transient trips the breaker, a local reset brings the circuit back without a service call or parts order.
- TAA / Buy American Act COTS Compliance: USA manufacture and TAA compliance make the 29606 eligible for federal and GSA-schedule procurement without additional sourcing justification — a real time-saver on government contracts.
- 6x NEMA 5-20R Receptacles: The 5-20R socket accepts both 5-15P and 5-20P blades, so you are not forced to standardize plug types across mixed equipment — 1U servers, switches, and KVM gear all connect without adapters.
Deployment Considerations:
- Plan total connected load carefully: the rated 1.9kW at 20A sounds generous, but NEC 80% continuous-load guidance puts the real sustained ceiling at 16A across all six outlets — overloading the circuit will trip the breaker under sustained server draw.
- This unit has no network port, no metering, and no remote switching — if the site requires DCIM integration, per-outlet monitoring, or remote reboot capability, this is the wrong model; step up to a metered or switched Vertiv rPDU before procurement.
The BR060-1023 is the right call for edge compute deployments, wiring closets, and lab environments where simplicity, TAA compliance, and a long warranty matter more than remote manageability — purpose-built for racks where the power just needs to work reliably for years.
