Vertiv 29050 15A 1U Horizontal Rackmount Basic PDU
The Vertiv BRN120-10 (part number 29050) is a no-frills, 1U horizontal rackmount PDU built to deliver reliable 15A/120V power distribution inside a standard 19-inch rack or cabinet. Twelve NEMA 5-15R receptacles — two on the face, ten on the rear — give you the outlet density to serve a typical 1U server shelf, patch panel bay, or mixed AV/security rack without daisy-chaining power strips. If you need basic, tested rack power without the added cost of monitoring or switching, this is the model to evaluate.
Overview
Designed as part of the Vertiv PowerIT rPDU family, the BRN120-10 targets deployments where simplicity and density matter more than outlet-level monitoring. Every unit ships 100% tested from the factory, carries a 5-year limited warranty, and is manufactured in the USA — TAA Compliant and Buy American Act COTS Compliant — which matters for federal procurement, government integrators, and contractors subject to domestic sourcing requirements. RoHS compliance and UL & c-UL listing under 60950 round out the certification stack. Browse the full Vertiv power and infrastructure catalog if you need to evaluate managed or metered variants alongside this basic unit.
Key Features
- 12 NEMA 5-15R Outlets (2 Face / 10 Rear): Front-access outlets are convenient for temporary connections or KVM cables; the rear-heavy layout (10 ports) keeps permanent server and switch connections organized at the back of the chassis. All 12 share a single 15A thermal breaker — know your total draw before loading up.
- 15A / 120V / 1.4kW Input: Sized for a standard 15A branch circuit, the BRN120-10 handles up to 1.4kW continuous — enough for a 1U/2U server, a PoE switch, or a mix of IP security appliances. If your rack load exceeds 1.4kW, you need a higher-amperage unit rather than paralleling two of these.
- 10ft Power Cord with NEMA 5-15P Plug: The 10-foot 14/3 AWG cord reaches floor-mounted PDPs or overhead power whips in most standard rack configurations without an extension. The NEMA 5-15P plug mates directly to standard 15A wall receptacles and PDPs — no adapter needed in a typical US data closet or IDF.
- 1U Horizontal Rackmount, 19-inch / 483mm: The chassis measures 1.72 in H × 17 in W × 3.75 in D, drops into any standard 19-inch rack, and flush-mounts for a clean cable entry. At 6 lbs shipped weight, it won't stress lightly-loaded rack shelves.
- 15A Thermal Breaker Over-Current Protection: A single thermal breaker protects all 12 outlets. Thermal breakers are self-resetting after a trip once the overcurrent condition clears — no fuse replacement required. The single-breaker topology means any overload trips the entire strip, so load balancing across outlets matters.
- Power-On Green LED Indicator: A single front-panel LED confirms the unit is live. There are no per-outlet indicators or current metering — if you need visibility into per-outlet load, step up to a metered variant in the Vertiv lineup. For straightforward power-on confirmation in a locked rack, this LED is sufficient.
- Operating Temperature Range 10–45°C (50–113°F): Covers standard data center and IDF conditions. Not rated for outdoor or uncontrolled-environment deployment — keep within conditioned server room or wiring closet limits.
- TAA Compliant / Buy American Act COTS Compliant: Made in the USA. Eligible for federal, DoD, and GSA schedule procurement where domestic content rules apply. Confirm your specific contract vehicle requirements, but the compliance is built-in at the manufacturing level.
- 5-Year Limited Warranty: One of the longer warranty periods in the basic PDU category — reflects the factory 100% test requirement and provides meaningful coverage for infrastructure that's typically buried in a rack and forgotten for years.
- Heavy Steel Powder-Coat Chassis (Black): The steel enclosure handles rack vibration and stacking loads without flex. The black powder-coat finish is the standard color; contact your sales channel for alternative color options if your deployment has specific rack aesthetics requirements.
Integration and Compatibility
The BRN120-10 is a passive PDU — no network interface, no SNMP, no management card slot. It integrates with any rack or cabinet that accepts 19-inch horizontal 1U devices. Pair it with a rackmount PDU selector if you need to compare managed, metered, or switched variants before committing. The NEMA 5-15R receptacle type is universal for standard US IT equipment. For higher-density deployments running 20A branch circuits, Vertiv offers 20A variants — the BRN120-10 is strictly 15A/NEMA 5-15P and will not accept a NEMA 5-20P source without an adapter (which would then be the limiting factor anyway). If you're powering PoE network switches or security appliances that draw close to 1.4kW in aggregate, calculate your total load with headroom before ordering this unit. RoHS compliance makes it compatible with EU-destined equipment bundles where RoHS documentation is required at customs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Vertiv 29050 BRN120-10 TAA compliant?
A: Yes. The BRN120-10 is manufactured in the USA and is both TAA Compliant and Buy American Act COTS Compliant, making it eligible for federal and government procurement where domestic content requirements apply.
Q: What is the warranty on the BRN120-10?
A: Vertiv covers the BRN120-10 with a 5-year limited warranty. Every unit is 100% factory-tested before shipment.
Q: How many outlets does the 29050 have, and how are they arranged?
A: The 29050 has 12 NEMA 5-15R outlets total — 2 on the front face and 10 on the rear. All 12 outlets share a single 15A thermal breaker.
Q: Can the BRN120-10 handle a 20A branch circuit?
A: No. The BRN120-10 uses a NEMA 5-15P plug rated for 15A/120V circuits only. Maximum load capacity is 1.4kW. For 20A branch circuits, select a Vertiv variant with a NEMA 5-20P plug.
Q: Does the 29050 include outlet-level switching or monitoring?
A: No. The BRN120-10 is a basic PDU with no switching, metering, or network management. The only indicator is a single front-panel Power-ON green LED. For outlet-level monitoring or remote switching, you would need a metered or switched variant in the Vertiv PowerIT rPDU line.
Q: What rack form factor does the BRN120-10 fit?
A: The BRN120-10 mounts horizontally in any standard 19-inch (483mm) rack, occupying 1U (1.72 in H). It supports flush mounting and ships at 6 lbs.
The 29050 is one of those PDUs I recommend when a customer's rack doesn't need SNMP traps and outlet-level graphs — it needs 12 reliable outlets on a 15A circuit, a 10-foot cord that actually reaches the floor PDU, and a 5-year warranty they won't have to think about. The BRN120-10's single 15A thermal breaker protects all 12 outlets, so the math on aggregate draw matters from day one.
Technical Highlights:
- 1.4kW @ 120V Capacity: At 15A continuous, you have roughly 1.4kW of usable headroom. A typical 1U rack server draws 200–400W at load, so you can realistically power 3–5 compute units — but add up actual idle and peak draws before you commit, not name-plate maximums.
- 2-Face / 10-Rear Outlet Split: The 2 front-facing outlets on the BRN120-10 are genuinely useful for temporary console connections, laptop power during maintenance windows, or a KVM switch that needs to be swapped occasionally. The 10 rear outlets handle permanent cabling cleanly without front-panel clutter.
- TAA / Buy American COTS Compliance: Built in the USA with documented compliance — this isn't a checkbox claim, it's a procurement gate for a significant share of government, defense, and state/local IT projects. If your contract vehicle requires it, the BRN120-10 qualifies out of the box.
Deployment Considerations:
- The single 15A thermal breaker covers all 12 outlets simultaneously — if your aggregate load trips it, every device on the strip loses power. In mixed-load racks (servers + switches + security appliances), keep total draw below 12A sustained (80% of 15A) to stay within safe operating margins.
- No network interface means no remote power cycling. If you need the ability to remotely reboot a hung device without physically accessing the rack, this is the wrong unit — look at Vertiv's switched or managed PDU variants. The BRN120-10 is designed for environments where someone is on-site or remote reboots aren't a requirement.
This PDU fits cleanly into IDF closets, small server rooms, and edge deployments where the rack is local, loads are predictable, and the budget doesn't justify managed outlet overhead. It's the right call for a security integrator wiring a mid-size access control or surveillance rack that just needs solid, warranted power distribution without complexity.
