Vertiv 12569 Basic Rackmount PDU — 15A, 6-Outlet, 1U Horizontal
Overview
The Vertiv JRN062-101D15ST5 (part number 12569) is a no-frills, 1U horizontal rackmount PDU built to distribute 15A/120V utility power to IT equipment inside standard 19-inch cabinets. There is no surge suppression, no switched outlets, no metering — just reliable, 100%-factory-tested power delivery across six NEMA 5-15R receptacles. If your rack runs 1U servers, patch panels, and edge appliances that draw modest loads on a standard 15A circuit, this is the unit to specify. Explore the full Vertiv power distribution catalog for metered and switched variants in the same rPDU family.
Key Features
- Six NEMA 5-15R Duplex Outlets: Six rear-facing receptacles on a single 15A feed means you can power six standard IEC/NEMA devices without a secondary PDU or splitter — practical for 1U/2U server rows or KVM+console combinations.
- 1.4kW Load Capacity at 120V: The 15A/1.4kW rating gives you a usable continuous load of roughly 1.26kW (80% derating) — adequate for most edge compute, networking, and PoE switch loads that don't require 20A or 208V feeds.
- 10ft Power Cord, 14/3 Wire Gauge, NEMA 5-15P Plug: The 10-foot cord reaches a standard in-row outlet without extension hardware. The 14/3 wire gauge is correctly sized for sustained 15A draw.
- 1U Horizontal Rackmount, Flush-Mount Compatible: At 1.72in H × 17in W × 3.75in D, this PDU occupies exactly 1U. The flush-mount option lets it sit flat against the rear or side rails — useful in shallow cabinets where rear-mount accessories compete for depth.
- Heavy Steel Powder-Coat Chassis, Black: The steel enclosure handles datacenter rack vibration without flexing, and the powder-coat finish resists abrasion during repeated installs and moves.
- TAA Compliant, Buy American Act COTS Compliant, UL & c-UL Listed 60950: Manufactured in the USA. TAA compliance satisfies federal and DoD procurement requirements. UL 60950 listing covers IT equipment power distribution — required by most enterprise and government site acceptance checklists.
- RoHS Compliant: Meets EU RoHS material restrictions — relevant for deployments subject to European environmental directives or corporate sustainability requirements.
- 5-Year Limited Warranty: Vertiv backs this unit with a five-year limited warranty, longer than the typical 1–3 years on commodity PDUs — reduces lifecycle replacement cost in long-lived rack installations.
- 100% Factory-Tested: Every unit is individually tested before shipment — not batch-sampled. That matters when a failed PDU means a dark rack during a critical install window.
Integration & Compatibility
The 12569 fits any standard 19-inch EIA-310 rack or cabinet with rear-rail mounting. The NEMA 5-15P plug connects directly to any 15A/120V branch circuit — no PDU-to-PDU daisy-chaining, no controller module required. Because this is a basic (non-metered, non-switched) unit, there is no network card, no SNMP interface, and no serial management port. If per-outlet switching or remote monitoring is a requirement, step up to a Vertiv metered or switched rPDU in the same PowerIT family. See the rackmount PDU category for the full range of monitored and managed options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the Vertiv 12569 include surge protection?
A: No. The JRN062-101D15ST5 is classified as a Basic Standard rPDU — it provides no surge suppression or over-current protection beyond the upstream breaker. If surge protection is required, specify a Vertiv surge-protected rPDU variant.
Q: Is the 12569 TAA compliant for government procurement?
A: Yes. The 12569 is manufactured in the USA and is both TAA Compliant and Buy American Act COTS Compliant, making it eligible for federal and DoD procurement under those requirements.
Q: What is the warranty on the Vertiv 12569?
A: Vertiv provides a 5-year limited warranty on the 12569 (JRN062-101D15ST5).
Q: How many outlets does the 12569 provide, and what type?
A: Six NEMA 5-15R duplex receptacles, all rear-facing, rated at 15A/120V each. The unit is fed by a single 15A NEMA 5-15P plug on a 10-foot power cord.
Q: What rack form factor does the 12569 use?
A: The 12569 is a 1U horizontal rackmount unit sized for standard 19-inch (483mm) EIA-310 racks. Chassis dimensions are 1.72in H × 17in W × 3.75in D, and it supports flush mounting.
Q: What is the maximum load capacity of the 12569?
A: The unit supports 15A at 100–120V, with a rated load capacity of 1.4kW. Per NEC 80% continuous-load guidelines, plan for a maximum sustained draw of approximately 1.26kW.
The Vertiv 12569 (JRN062-101D15ST5) is about as straightforward as rackmount power distribution gets — a 15A/120V basic PDU with six NEMA 5-15R outlets, no management overhead, and a 10-foot cord. I reach for this unit when a rack needs reliable outlet count without any of the cost or complexity of metered or switched models. The fact that every unit ships 100% factory-tested is the spec I actually lean on when I'm commissioning a row of edge racks on a tight schedule.
Technical Highlights:
- 1.4kW Load Capacity: At 15A/120V the 12569 delivers 1.4kW — derate to 1.26kW for continuous NEC-compliant loading. That covers a typical 1U server, a managed switch, and a console device simultaneously without approaching the breaker.
- Six Rear NEMA 5-15R Duplex Outlets: All six receptacles are on the rear panel in a duplex configuration — clean cable routing to 1U/2U devices without front-of-rack cord clutter. Each outlet is rated at 15A/120V independently.
- USA-Made, TAA + Buy American Act COTS: Domestic manufacture is load-bearing for federal and state government bids where TAA compliance is checked at the line-item level — not a marketing footnote.
Deployment Considerations:
- This is a non-switched, non-metered unit — there is no network interface, no outlet-level control, and no remote monitoring capability. Plan for physical access when you need to cycle power to individual devices.
- The 14/3 wire gauge and NEMA 5-15P plug require a dedicated 15A/120V branch circuit. Do not install on a shared circuit that already carries continuous loads — you will trip the breaker before reaching the 1.4kW nameplate.
The 12569 is the right fit for government and enterprise edge deployments — branch offices, IDF closets, surveillance head-end racks — where TAA compliance is non-negotiable and per-outlet switching would go unused anyway. It is not the right call for high-density compute rows that need 20A or 208V feeds.
