Vertiv I10055 Metered Upgradeable Vertical Rack PDU
Overview
The Vertiv I10055 — model MN01D4B1-24D203-3TL5A0A10-S — is a 30A, 120V metered upgradeable rack power distribution unit built for data centers, IT closets, and high-density vertical rack installations. With 24 NEMA 5-20R receptacles on a 66-inch vertical chassis, it delivers real-time power visibility at 1% measurement accuracy without requiring a full intelligent PDU investment upfront. The 'upgradeable' designation means you can add outlet-level monitoring or switching intelligence later if your monitoring requirements evolve — protecting your initial capital outlay.
Key Features
- 30A/120V Input with L5-30P Twistlock: The NEMA L5-30P twistlock plug connects to a dedicated 30A circuit, giving you 2.8kW of usable load capacity. The twistlock secures the connection against accidental disconnection — relevant in environments with cable management traffic or frequent access.
- 24 NEMA 5-20R Receptacles: Twenty-four 20A outlets across a single vertical PDU means you can feed high-density 1U and 2U servers without outlet contention. Each receptacle is rated at 120V, matching the input voltage directly — no transformer losses, no derating guesswork.
- Input Current Monitoring at 1% Accuracy: The onboard metering tracks kWh, W, VA, Power Factor, Volts, and Amps in real time. At 1% accuracy class, these readings are reliable enough for capacity planning and billing chargeback — not just ballpark estimates. The scrolling LED display is rotatable, so it stays readable regardless of rack orientation or cable routing in front of the unit.
- Dual 20A Magnetic Breakers for Overcurrent Protection: Two single-pole magnetic breakers protect the outlet banks independently. Magnetic trip mechanisms respond faster than thermal breakers under short-circuit conditions and don't require a cool-down period before reset — a practical advantage when troubleshooting live equipment.
- 10ft/3m Power Cord, 10/3 AWG: The included 10-foot cord with L5-30P plug reaches floor-level power strips or raised-floor distribution without extension cords. AWG 10/3 wire gauge is correctly sized for 30A continuous service — no derating required.
- 66.25-inch Vertical Chassis, Toolless Mounting: The 2.0 x 2.0-inch profile mounts vertically in standard racks at 0U, preserving all rack unit space for equipment. Toolless mounting hardware accommodates 61.25-inch and 64.75-inch spacing — covering the two most common vertical PDU rail positions in 42U and 47U enclosures.
- TAA Compliant and Buy American Act COTS Compliant: Made in the USA. This matters for federal procurement, GSA schedules, and any project with NDAA or domestic-sourcing requirements. Verify this at the contract level, but the I10055 meets the threshold for most federal and state government bids.
- Up to 60°C / 140°F Operating Temperature: Rated for ambient temperatures most data center hot aisles never reach. If your facility has cooling failures or runs warm by design, this unit won't thermal-trip before your servers do.
- 5-Year Limited Warranty: Vertiv backs the I10055 with a 5-year limited warranty — longer than most commodity PDUs in this class. For infrastructure that typically sees 7-10 year deployment cycles, that coverage matters.
Integration and Compatibility
The I10055 ships as a metered unit with upgrade path intact. It carries UL and c-UL listing under 62368-1, FCC Part 15 Class A certification, and RoHS compliance — all standard for data center procurement. The unit draws from a single 30A circuit; verify your panel has a correctly rated breaker and that your facility's power path supports L5-30P termination before ordering. For environments that will eventually need outlet-level switching or environmental monitoring, verify the specific upgrade module compatibility with Vertiv's current accessory lineup before purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Vertiv I10055 TAA compliant?
A: Yes. The I10055 is TAA Compliant and Buy American Act COTS Compliant, manufactured in the USA. It is suitable for federal procurement and GSA-schedule purchasing subject to contract-level verification.
Q: What plug type does the I10055 use?
A: The I10055 uses a NEMA L5-30P twistlock plug on a 10-foot, 10/3 AWG power cord. Your rack row power distribution must have a compatible L5-30P receptacle or a 30A circuit with that termination.
Q: What is the warranty on the Vertiv I10055?
A: The I10055 carries a 5-year limited product warranty from Vertiv.
Q: How many outlets does the I10055 provide and what type are they?
A: The I10055 provides 24 NEMA 5-20R receptacles, each rated at 120V. These are standard 20A three-prong outlets compatible with virtually all 1U and 2U servers and networking gear that ships with a standard North American power cord.
Q: Can the I10055 be upgraded to outlet-level monitoring or switching later?
A: Yes. The 'Upgradeable' designation in the product model indicates the chassis supports future intelligence modules. Confirm the specific upgrade module part numbers with Vertiv before purchasing if outlet-level control is a near-term requirement.
Q: What power measurements does the I10055 display and log?
A: The I10055 monitors and displays kWh, Watts, VA, Power Factor, Voltage, and Amps at 1% accuracy class via a scrolling, rotatable LED display.
The I10055 hits a specific gap in the market: you need real input-level metering with 1% accuracy and a 24-outlet vertical form factor for a 30A/120V circuit, but you are not ready to commit to outlet-level switching or full DCIM integration today. The upgradeable chassis means that decision does not have to be made at procurement time.
Technical Highlights:
- 1% Accuracy Class Metering: At 1% across kWh, W, VA, PF, V, and A, readings are tight enough for tenant chargeback and capacity planning — not just operator awareness. Most entry-level metered PDUs land at 2-3%, which compounds error across multi-PDU rows.
- Dual 20A Magnetic Breakers: Magnetic trip is faster than thermal under fault conditions and resets immediately without a cooling interval. In a colocation or managed services environment where uptime SLAs matter, that reset speed is operationally relevant.
- 66.25-inch Vertical Chassis at 0U: The 2.0 x 2.0-inch profile takes zero rack units. At 24 outlets across one PDU, outlet density per rack unit of consumed space is effectively infinite — relevant in fully populated 42U enclosures where every U is revenue.
Deployment Considerations:
- The L5-30P twistlock input requires a matching 30A circuit at the panel and a compatible power whip or floor-level outlet at the rack row. Confirm your facility's power path before ordering — NEMA 5-30P and L5-30P are not interchangeable.
- The 10-foot cord covers most floor-to-rack distances in raised-floor facilities, but in overhead busway deployments the cord may fall short. Measure your drop before assuming it reaches.
This unit fits well in single-tenant colocation deployments and enterprise data centers running standard North American 30A circuits where metered input visibility and a future upgrade path matter more than immediate outlet-level control.
