Middle Atlantic PWR-24-V 24-Outlet Vertical Power Strip
Overview
The Middle Atlantic PWR-24-V is a 24-outlet vertical power strip designed for rack-mounted equipment installations where outlet density matters — surveillance systems, AV distribution racks, and IT closets where you need to power a large number of low-draw devices from a single 15A/120V circuit. At 60.32 inches tall and just 1.62 inches wide, the PWR-24-V (often searched as PWR 24 V) is purpose-built to mount vertically in standard equipment racks, keeping all 24 NEMA 5-15R receptacles accessible without consuming precious horizontal rack space. The silver finish integrates cleanly into both open-frame and enclosed rack environments.
Key Features
- 24 Outlets on a 15A Circuit: Twenty-four NEMA 5-15R receptacles fed from a single 15-amp, 120VAC NEMA 5-15P plug. That capacity covers a full rack of IP cameras, PoE injectors, codecs, or low-draw appliances without requiring a dedicated PDU-grade circuit — useful in retrofit installs where adding 20A circuits is cost-prohibitive.
- Vertical Form Factor — 60.32 Inches Tall: The 60.32-inch (153.2 cm) height is sized to run the full usable depth of a standard 42U open-frame rack column. Mounting it vertically on a rack upright frees every horizontal rack unit for active equipment while still putting all outlets within reach of standard short power cords.
- Slim Profile — 1.62 × 1.63 Inches: At 1.62 inches wide and 1.63 inches deep, the PWR-24-V clears most rack-mounted equipment without clearance issues. In cramped telecom closets or wall-mounted racks, this slim cross-section means you're not sacrificing cable management space on either side of the strip.
- NEMA 5-15P Plug — Standard Wall Outlet Compatible: The 5-15P plug connects to any standard 15A North American wall outlet or PDU receptacle. No hardwire installation, no licensed electrician required for the final connection — relevant for integrators doing fast deployments across multiple sites.
- Corded Cable Type: The corded configuration keeps the strip self-contained. Unlike hardwired rack PDUs that require panel work, you plug into your existing circuit — faster to deploy and easier to relocate if the rack moves.
- Silver Finish: The silver anodized finish is consistent with Middle Atlantic's rack hardware family, which matters in AV and security control rooms where rack appearance is part of the client deliverable.
- Shipping Weight 4.9 lbs: At 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg), the PWR-24-V is light enough to mount with standard rack hardware without adding meaningful load concerns to lighter open-frame racks or wall-mount enclosures.
Integration and Compatibility
The PWR-24-V is compatible with any standard 19-inch open-frame rack or enclosed rack cabinet that has vertical mounting positions along the uprights. The NEMA 5-15P plug connects to any 15A/120VAC receptacle — wall outlet, rack-mounted PDU, or UPS output bank. Note that the strip itself provides no surge suppression, circuit protection beyond the upstream breaker, or remote monitoring capability: if those features are required for your deployment, evaluate Middle Atlantic's protected or metered PDU lines instead. TAA compliance is not available on this model, so federal procurement officers should verify program requirements before specifying the PWR-24-V.
For rack power distribution in surveillance and AV installations, pair this strip with a compatible Middle Atlantic rack enclosure or open-frame rack for a matched system. If your deployment requires monitored or switched outlets, review the broader power distribution unit category for appropriate alternatives. Integrators building out multi-rack NVR and recording server deployments will find the outlet density useful for powering auxiliary devices — KVMs, hard drive enclosures, and network switches — alongside primary recording hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many outlets does the PWR-24-V provide, and what type are they?
A: The PWR-24-V provides 24 NEMA 5-15R outlets (standard North American 3-prong receptacles) fed from a single NEMA 5-15P plug on a 15-amp, 120VAC circuit.
Q: Is the PWR-24-V TAA compliant for federal or government procurement?
A: No. The PWR-24-V is not TAA compliant per the manufacturer's published specifications. Federal procurement programs requiring TAA compliance will need to specify a different model.
Q: Does the PWR-24-V include surge protection or circuit breakers?
A: Based on the available manufacturer specifications, the PWR-24-V does not list surge suppression or individual circuit breaker protection. It is a non-protected vertical power strip. Upstream circuit protection at the panel or UPS is your primary safeguard.
Q: What rack size is the PWR-24-V designed for?
A: At 60.32 inches (153.2 cm) tall and 1.62 inches wide, the PWR-24-V is sized for vertical mounting in standard 19-inch open-frame racks and enclosed cabinets. It mounts along the rack uprights rather than occupying horizontal rack units.
Q: What is the total load capacity of the PWR-24-V?
A: The strip is rated at 15 amps at 120VAC (1,800W maximum). In practice, the NEC 80% continuous load rule means you should plan for no more than 12 amps (1,440W) of continuous load across all 24 outlets.
Q: Can the PWR-24-V be used horizontally in a rack?
A: The PWR-24-V is designed as a vertical power strip for rack-column mounting. While nothing mechanically prevents alternative orientations, the product is specified and sold for vertical installation. Check Middle Atlantic's horizontal PDU offerings if you need a 1U or 2U rack-unit-style strip.
The PWR-24-V is one of those components that doesn't get spec'd carefully enough until someone ends up with a rack full of equipment and nowhere to plug it in. With 24 NEMA 5-15R outlets on a 60-inch vertical strip drawing from a single 15A/120VAC feed, this strip is a density solution — it exists specifically to serve large outlet counts without consuming any horizontal rack units at all.
Technical Highlights:
- 24 Outlets / 15A Circuit: At a continuous-safe 12A ceiling (80% NEC rule), that's roughly 0.5A per outlet if loaded evenly — fine for IP cameras, IP phones, codecs, and other sub-5W devices, but worth calculating carefully if any devices draw significantly more.
- 60.32-Inch Vertical Form Factor: This height matches the usable column height of a standard 42U rack. Mounting the strip on a rack upright puts all 24 outlets within short-cord reach of every rack unit without the strip appearing in your equipment inventory at all.
- 1.62 × 1.63-Inch Cross-Section: The near-square slim profile means you won't fight it for cable management real estate. In wall-mount enclosures where every centimeter matters, this cross-section is genuinely non-intrusive alongside vertical cable managers.
Deployment Considerations:
- The 5-15P plug requires a standard 15A receptacle — verify your rack's power source is 15A, not a 20A-only circuit with a NEMA 5-20R outlet, which won't accept the 5-15P blade configuration without an adapter.
- No surge suppression, no individual breakers, no remote monitoring: the PWR-24-V is a pure distribution strip. Any protection must come from upstream — a UPS, a protected PDU, or a branch circuit breaker. Don't specify this where surge or remote control is a system requirement.
The PWR-24-V is the right call for security integrators building out high-density surveillance racks — particularly open-frame deployments powering IP cameras, PoE injectors, encoders, and auxiliary networking gear where outlet count is the constraint and the circuit is already protected upstream by a UPS or protected PDU.
