Vertiv 27843 Basic 15A Horizontal Rackmount PDU
Overview
The Vertiv BRT060-10 (part number 27843) is a straightforward, no-frills rackmount power distribution unit built for IT racks and cabinets where dependable AC distribution matters more than remote monitoring features. This horizontal 1U chassis delivers 15A at 120V across six NEMA 5-15R receptacles — enough to feed a typical edge rack of servers, switches, or security appliances without overloading a standard 15A circuit. If your deployment is a small comms room, branch office wiring closet, or secondary rack in a larger data center, this is the unit to reach for when you don't need metering or outlet switching and don't want to pay for capabilities you'll never use.
Vertiv's Vertiv PowerIT rPDU line is factory-tested 100% before shipment — every unit leaves the production floor verified for load and continuity, not just visually inspected. That matters in rack-dense environments where a dead PDU discovered after cabinet assembly is a real service call.
Key Features
- Six NEMA 5-15R Outlets at 15A/120V: All six receptacles are on the rear in a transformer-spaced individual layout with 2.5-inch center-to-center spacing — enough room to plug standard IEC C13-to-5-15P cords without adjacent adapters fighting for space. Each outlet is rated for the full 15A breaker, though the unit's 1.4kW (1,400W) continuous load ceiling is the practical limit for the entire strip. Keep your load below 1.4kW and you'll never trip the breaker unexpectedly.
- 15A Thermal Breaker with Power Switch: The onboard thermal circuit breaker protects downstream equipment from overload without requiring a tool or a fuse replacement — reset is a button push. The integrated power switch lets you cut the entire strip during maintenance without unplugging the wall cord, a small but real convenience in tight racks. A single green LED confirms the unit is energized.
- 10ft, 14/3 Power Cord with NEMA 5-15P Plug: The 10-foot cord reaches floor-level PDUs or ceiling-mount outlets in standard 42U cabinets without an extension cord. The 14 AWG wire gauge is correctly sized for 15A continuous service — heavier than the 16 AWG you'll find on consumer strips, which matters for 24/7 runtime at load.
- 1U Horizontal 19-inch / 483mm Rackmount: The 1.72in × 17in × 3.75in chassis mounts flush in any EIA-310-compliant rack or open-frame fixture. Flush-mount capability means no standoffs required in cabinets with zero-U clearance at the sides. Black powder-coat finish on heavy steel — not the thin-gauge sheet metal common on commodity strips.
- TAA Compliant, Buy American Act COTS Compliant, Made in USA: For federal, state, or local government deployments subject to the Trade Agreements Act or Buy American provisions, the BRT060-10 qualifies out of the box. No waivers, no paperwork headaches. If your project runs through a GSA schedule or a government-funded network upgrade, this compliance status is worth noting at specification time.
- UL and c-UL Listed, RoHS Compliant: UL 60950 listing covers information technology equipment — the same standard that governs the servers and switches this PDU will power. c-UL extends coverage to Canadian installations. RoHS compliance removes the unit from hazardous-material handling restrictions in jurisdictions that enforce it.
- 5-Year Limited Warranty: Vertiv backs the BRT060-10 with a five-year limited warranty — well above the one- or two-year coverage typical for basic rackmount PDUs in this price tier. In a rack that's expected to run untouched for years, that coverage horizon reduces lifecycle replacement risk.
- 10–45°C Operating Range: Rated for ambient temperatures between 50°F and 113°F. That covers most conditioned server rooms and some unconditioned closets, but watch the upper bound in telecom huts or outdoor enclosures without active cooling — anything consistently above 45°C warrants a higher-rated unit.
Integration and Compatibility
The basic rackmount PDU category is intentionally simple: no network card, no current monitoring, no outlet-level control. That means zero configuration overhead and no IP address to manage, which is exactly right for deployments where the IT team wants the rack to work without another managed device on the network. The BRT060-10 pairs directly with any equipment using standard NEMA 5-15P input cords or IEC C13/C14 cords with a C13-to-5-15P adapter. It fits Vertiv's own Liebert and VR-series cabinets as well as third-party 19-inch racks from any manufacturer.
For racks that will grow to require monitoring, outlet switching, or higher amperage, consider stepping up within Vertiv's managed PDU line — the basic category is a deliberate one-way choice, and retrofitting monitoring capability means swapping the unit entirely. Size your requirements before committing.
Vertiv ships the BRT060-10 factory-new from US manufacturing. No grey-market sourcing, no parallel imports — the unit you receive is covered by Vertiv's standard warranty from day one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Vertiv BRT060-10 (27843) TAA compliant?
A: Yes. The BRT060-10 is manufactured in the USA and is explicitly listed as TAA Compliant and Buy American Act COTS Compliant. It qualifies for federal and government-funded procurements subject to those requirements.
Q: What is the total load capacity of the BRT060-10?
A: The unit supports a continuous load of 1.4kW (1,400W) at 120V on a single 15A circuit. All six NEMA 5-15R outlets share this single 15A thermal breaker. Plan your connected load below 1.4kW to avoid tripping the breaker during normal operation.
Q: What warranty comes with the 27843?
A: Vertiv covers the BRT060-10 with a 5-year limited warranty.
Q: Does the BRT060-10 support remote monitoring or outlet switching?
A: No. The BRT060-10 is a Basic category rPDU with no network interface, no current metering, and no outlet-level switching. It has a single power switch for the entire strip and a single green LED power indicator. If you need monitoring or per-outlet control, you'll need to specify a Vertiv Switched or Monitored PDU model instead.
Q: What rack form factor does the BRT060-10 fit?
A: It mounts horizontally in any standard 19-inch (EIA-310-compliant) rack or open-frame fixture. The chassis is 1.72in H × 17in W × 3.75in D and supports flush mounting — no additional standoffs required.
Q: What certifications does the BRT060-10 carry?
A: The unit is UL and c-UL Listed to standard 60950 (information technology equipment), RoHS compliant, TAA compliant, and Buy American Act COTS compliant.
The 27843 lands squarely in the "just make it work" category of rack power — the BRT060-10's 15A thermal breaker and six individually spaced NEMA 5-15R outlets cover a typical edge or branch rack without the overhead of a managed PDU. I recommend specifying this unit when the conversation about power monitoring hasn't come up, because retrofitting later means a full swap — the Basic category has no upgrade path built in.
Technical Highlights:
- 14/3 AWG, 10ft Cord: The heavier 14 AWG wire gauge versus the 16 AWG on consumer-grade strips is the right call for 24/7 continuous loads near the 1.4kW ceiling. The 10-foot length eliminates the extension-cord workaround in standard 42U floor cabinets.
- Thermal Breaker (no fuse): Resettable thermal protection means a tripped breaker from a momentary overload doesn't require a service call or a spare fuse — push to reset and you're back. Important in remote or unstaffed locations.
- TAA + Buy American COTS: USA manufacture is a hard requirement on many federal and state IT contracts. Having it on a basic PDU — not just on network gear — simplifies procurement paperwork when the whole rack needs to qualify.
Deployment Considerations:
- The 1.4kW continuous load ceiling applies to the entire strip, not per outlet. If you're populating all six positions with equipment drawing 200–250W each, you'll be sitting at or near the breaker threshold — audit your load before commissioning.
- The 10–45°C operating range is adequate for conditioned rooms but tight for telecom huts or outdoor cabinets without active cooling. Above 45°C ambient, look at Vertiv's extended-range models or derate your load significantly.
For a branch office wiring closet running a PoE switch, a small NVR, and a couple of edge compute nodes on a standard 15A wall circuit, the BRT060-10 is the correct specification — zero configuration, five-year coverage, and TAA compliance already baked in.
