Vertiv GXT5 Output POD 3 - PD5-003

Vertiv PD5-003 GXT5 Output POD 3 Power Distribution Module

Overview

The Vertiv PD5-003 is a rack-mount output power distribution module (POD) designed exclusively for the GXT5-5000MVRT4UXLN and GXT5-6000MVRT4UXLN uninterruptible power supplies. When your GXT5 5kVA or 6kVA UPS needs to serve a mixed load environment — servers requiring NEMA L6-30R twist-lock outlets alongside standard NEMA 5-15/20R receptacles — the PD5-003 delivers that outlet mix in a single, purpose-built distribution unit. If you're building out a rack with both high-density server nodes and lighter-draw PDUs or network gear, this POD eliminates the need for a separate outlet adapter chain that would otherwise introduce failure points downstream.

Key Features

• NEMA L14-30P Input Plug: Connects directly to the load terminal output of the compatible GXT5 UPS, with a 30A maximum current rating — that's the full protected capacity of the UPS output made available to your downstream equipment through a single, secured twist-lock connection. No loose adapters, no tap chains.
• Mixed-Outlet Output Configuration: The PD5-003 provides (2) NEMA L6-30R and (4) NEMA 5-15/20R outlets. The two L6-30R receptacles handle high-power 240V two-pole loads like dense storage arrays or high-wattage servers, while the four 5-15/20R receptacles cover standard 120V single-phase devices. One POD covers both tiers of equipment in the rack.
• GXT5 5000/6000VA Compatibility: This POD is engineered specifically for the GXT5-5000MVRT4UXLN and GXT5-6000MVRT4UXLN — it is not interchangeable with smaller GXT5 models, which use different POD families (MP2-1xx or MP2-2xx series). Matching the correct POD to the correct UPS capacity is non-negotiable for warranty and safe operation.
• Rack-Mount Form Factor: Designed for direct rack mounting alongside the GXT5 UPS, the PD5-003 keeps your power distribution inside the rack footprint rather than routing to external power strips. This matters in high-density data center or telecom environments where cable management and airflow discipline are critical.
• Black Finish: Standard black housing integrates cleanly with 19-inch rack deployments, matching the GXT5 UPS chassis and typical rack cabinetry without requiring color-matched accessories.
• Family-Level Modularity: Within the PD5-00x family (PD5-001 through PD5-006), each model offers a distinct outlet combination for the same GXT5-5000MVRT4UXLN and GXT5-6000MVRT4UXLN UPS pair. If your load profile changes — say, you move from mixed 120/240V to all-L5 outlets — you can swap to a different PD5-00x variant rather than replacing the UPS itself. The PD5-003 is the right pick when you need L6-30R availability alongside flexible NEMA 5-15/20R coverage.

Integration & Compatibility

The PD5-003 (often searched as PD5 003) connects to the GXT5-5000MVRT4UXLN and GXT5-6000MVRT4UXLN UPS models only. These are the mid-range 5kVA and 6kVA rack-mount models in the Vertiv GXT5 line. Do not attempt to pair this POD with the 2U GXT5 models (GXT5-500 through GXT5-2000 series) or the higher-capacity 5U models (GXT5-8000 and above) — input plug types and current ratings differ across those families, and the wrong POD connection is an installation error, not a configuration option.

If you're deploying a rack UPS system with a GXT5 in a data center, server room, or network operations center, the PD5-003 sits between the UPS output and the downstream equipment, giving you structured, labeled receptacle access without improvised power strips. Pair it with a quality rack cable management arm to keep output cabling organized behind the module.

For environments where all loads are 240V L6-class, consider the PD5-006 (four NEMA L6-20R outlets) instead. If you need L5-20R or L5-30R receptacles rather than L6 outlets, the PD5-004 and PD5-005 variants in the same power distribution family address those configurations. The PD5-003 is purpose-built for the mixed 240V twist-lock plus standard 120V outlet scenario — if that's not your load mix, a different variant will serve better.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which UPS models is the PD5-003 compatible with?

A: The PD5-003 is compatible exclusively with the GXT5-5000MVRT4UXLN and GXT5-6000MVRT4UXLN. It uses a NEMA L14-30P input plug and is not compatible with other GXT5 capacities or model families.

Q: What outlets does the PD5-003 provide?

A: The PD5-003 provides (2) NEMA L6-30R twist-lock outlets and (4) NEMA 5-15/20R duplex outlets, supporting both 240V high-draw loads and standard 120V single-phase devices from a single module.

Q: What is the maximum current rating of the PD5-003?

A: The PD5-003 is rated for a maximum of 30A, consistent with the NEMA L14-30P input connection to the GXT5 5kVA/6kVA UPS output.

Q: Can the PD5-003 be used with the GXT5-3000 or GXT5-2000 models?

A: No. The 2kVA and 3kVA GXT5 models use the MP2-1xx and MP2-1xx/MP2-130x POD families respectively, which have different input plug types (NEMA 5-20P or NEMA L5-30P). The PD5-003 is specific to the 5kVA and 6kVA MVRT4U models only.

Q: How does the PD5-003 differ from the PD5-001 and PD5-002 in the same family?

A: All three are compatible with the same GXT5-5000MVRT4UXLN and GXT5-6000MVRT4UXLN UPS models and share the NEMA L14-30P input. The PD5-001 provides (4) NEMA 5-15/20R, (1) NEMA L14-30R, and (1) NEMA L6-30R; the PD5-002 provides (2) NEMA L6-20R and (2) NEMA 5-15/20R; the PD5-003 provides (2) NEMA L6-30R and (4) NEMA 5-15/20R — the right choice when you need more L6-30R capacity alongside flexible standard outlets.

Q: Does the PD5-003 require rack mounting?

A: The PD5-003 is designed as a rack-mount accessory for integration with the GXT5 UPS in a standard 19-inch rack enclosure.

Ted Perry

The PD5-003 is one of six outlet-configuration variants for the GXT5-5000MVRT4UXLN and GXT5-6000MVRT4UXLN — and it's the one I reach for when a rack has a mix of dense 240V server nodes drawing on NEMA L6-30R and a second tier of lighter 120V devices on standard receptacles. The (2) L6-30R plus (4) NEMA 5-15/20R layout, fed from a single 30A NEMA L14-30P input, covers that mixed scenario cleanly without stacking adapters or external strips.

Technical Highlights:

• 30A NEMA L14-30P Input: Pulls the full available output current of the GXT5-5000/6000MVRT4U as a single secured connection — no parallel-tap risk that you'd see with daisy-chained power strips downstream of the UPS.
• (2) NEMA L6-30R Outlets: These handle the heavy 240V two-pole loads — think high-density storage, dual-PSU 2U servers, or KVM extenders with large power bricks. Two receptacles is enough for most single-rack configurations at 5–6kVA budget.
• (4) NEMA 5-15/20R Outlets: Dual-voltage auto-sensing receptacles that accept both 15A and 20A plugs — useful for switches, patch panels with inline power, or management consoles that draw at standard 120V levels.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify your GXT5 model number ends in MVRT4UXLN before ordering — the 5kVA and 6kVA are the only two GXT5 variants this POD connects to. The LVRT2U and HVRT5U families use entirely different POD series.
• With a 30A maximum on the L14-30P input, don't assume you can fully load both L6-30R outlets simultaneously without accounting for the aggregate draw — budget your circuit load across all six outlets before commissioning.

The PD5-003 is the right call for a mid-tier data center rack or a network operations center build where the GXT5-5000 or GXT5-6000 UPS is already committed and the load mix demands both 240V twist-lock and standard 120V outlet access from a single protected distribution point.