Middle Atlantic END Attached 3 O/l MAG - MDEA3-MG

Middle Atlantic MDEA3-MG Modular Power End Unit — 3-Outlet, Magnesium Finish

Overview

The Middle Atlantic MDEA3-MG is a surface-mounted modular power end unit designed to integrate directly into Middle Atlantic's ModPower furniture power system. With three 5-15R receptacles on a 3 ft cord in a magnesium finish, the MDEA3-MG (often searched as MDEA3 MG) gives integrators a clean, furniture-matched power terminus for AV control consoles, dispatch workstations, security operations centers, and rack-adjacent credenzas where exposed power strips are unacceptable.

This unit attaches to the end of a Middle Atlantic furniture run — not a standalone power strip, but a purpose-built component of a modular power distribution architecture. If you're specifying a Middle Atlantic furniture solution and need power at the end cap, this is the part that closes that circuit.

Key Features

• Three 5-15R Receptacles: Standard North American 15A grounded outlets cover the overwhelming majority of low-draw AV and security peripherals — monitors, NUCs, IP phone chargers, small UPS units. Three positions at the end unit means you're not running extension cords across the furniture surface to reach devices parked at the far end of a console run.
• 3 ft (0.9 m) Cord: Long enough to reach a nearby floor or under-furniture PDU without straining the cable, short enough to keep cable management tight. In most power distribution furniture installations, the 3 ft drop routes cleanly into the furniture's internal raceway without excess slack pooling at the base.
• End-Attached Form Factor: Mounts at the terminus of a Middle Atlantic modular surface power run. This isn't a freestanding unit — it's engineered to attach flush with the end panel of compatible Middle Atlantic furniture, which keeps the power hardware integrated and the surface uncluttered. That matters in a SOC or dispatch environment where a consumer power strip zip-tied to the edge panel is simply not acceptable.
• Magnesium Finish: The magnesium color coordinates with Middle Atlantic's standard furniture palette. Finish-matching power components is a detail that separates a professional furniture installation from a field improvisation — especially in client-facing command centers and boardrooms where the infrastructure is visible.
• Domestic Use Specification: The MDEA3-MG is rated for domestic (North American) installation only, which keeps the spec clean for US-based integrators and avoids the voltage/frequency ambiguity that complicates international deployments. Don't specify this for international projects — it is not rated for use outside North America.

Integration & Compatibility

The MDEA3-MG is part of Middle Atlantic's ModPower modular power ecosystem, designed for use with compatible AV furniture and console systems from the same line. Correct fitment depends on matching the end-attachment interface of your specific Middle Atlantic furniture run — verify the furniture series before ordering to confirm physical compatibility. Because this unit provides standard 5-15R outlets, any compliant 15A or lower North American device can plug directly into it without adapters. It does not include surge protection, UPS functionality, or network management — it is a passive outlet end unit. For installations requiring surge suppression or remote power monitoring, pair it with an appropriate UPS or power conditioner upstream in the circuit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the MDEA3-MG compatible with all Middle Atlantic furniture series?

A: The MDEA3-MG is designed for Middle Atlantic's ModPower modular power system and attaches to the end of compatible furniture runs. Compatibility depends on the specific furniture series — confirm your furniture model against Middle Atlantic's ModPower compatibility matrix before specifying this unit.

Q: Does the MDEA3-MG include surge protection?

A: No. Based on available specifications, the MDEA3-MG is a passive outlet end unit providing three 5-15R receptacles. It does not include surge protection, circuit breakers, or power conditioning. For surge suppression, provision a separate upstream device.

Q: What receptacle type does the MDEA3-MG use?

A: The MDEA3-MG uses standard 5-15R receptacles — the common North American 15A, 125V grounded outlet format. All three positions are 5-15R.

Q: Can the MDEA3-MG be used in international installations?

A: No. The MDEA3-MG is specified for domestic North American use only and is not available internationally. Do not specify this unit for projects outside North America.

Q: How long is the power cord on the MDEA3-MG?

A: The cord is 3 ft (0.9 m) in length — sized to reach an under-furniture PDU or floor outlet without excess slack.

Q: What finish color is the MDEA3-MG?

A: Magnesium. This finish is part of Middle Atlantic's standard furniture color palette, allowing the power end unit to coordinate with matching furniture components in the same installation.

Ted Perry

The MDEA3-MG is a specific-use component — it's the end-attached outlet unit for Middle Atlantic's ModPower surface power system, and it belongs in exactly one place: the terminus of a compatible Middle Atlantic furniture run where you need three 5-15R positions in a magnesium finish. That 3 ft cord is the detail that tells you how the installation is supposed to look — short, managed, routed internally, not draped across the floor to a wall outlet.

Technical Highlights:

• 3x 5-15R Outlets: Three standard 15A grounded positions at the end cap handle the peripheral load at the far end of a console run — monitors, small AV gear, IP peripherals — without requiring an additional power strip that would break the furniture's integrated aesthetic.
• 3 ft (0.9 m) Cord Length: Sized for internal furniture routing to an under-surface PDU. Short enough to eliminate slack management problems; long enough to reach a recessed power entry point in most Middle Atlantic furniture configurations.
• Magnesium Finish: Matches Middle Atlantic's standard furniture palette. In a finished SOC or dispatch console installation, mismatched hardware finishes are the first thing a client notices — this detail matters when the power infrastructure is exposed at the end panel.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm furniture series compatibility before ordering — the MDEA3-MG attaches to the end of a ModPower run, and physical fitment depends on the specific Middle Atlantic furniture model in your project.
• This is a passive outlet unit only — no surge suppression, no overcurrent protection beyond the building circuit breaker. Any sensitive AV or security equipment connected here should have upstream surge/UPS protection provisioned separately.

The MDEA3-MG is the right spec for a North American security operations center or dispatch console built on Middle Atlantic furniture where you need clean, finish-matched power at the end cap — and nothing more complicated than that.