Middle Atlantic 7011BCS20R CabinetMate Plug-In Outlet Center
Overview
The Middle Atlantic 7011BCS20R is a 20-amp plug-in outlet center from the 7011BC CabinetMate series — purpose-built for rack and cabinet power distribution in AV systems, security control rooms, and network enclosures. If you're fitting out a rack where you need a clean, field-installable power strip that doesn't require hardwired circuits, this unit's plug-in design means you can commission the cabinet without an electrician on-site for the outlet center itself. TAA compliance makes it a straightforward fit for federal, state, and municipal projects with domestic-sourcing requirements.
The 7011BCS20R draws from Middle Atlantic's Middle Atlantic power and rack solutions catalog — a line that security integrators and AV engineers have specified for rack builds across government, enterprise, and broadcast deployments. If you're sourcing rack power distribution units for a structured rack build, this series is worth benchmarking against your load requirements.
Key Features
- 20-Amp Circuit Rating: Rated for 20A, which means this outlet center can support higher-draw loads than a standard 15A strip — relevant when you're powering NVRs, managed switches, and servers in the same cabinet without tripping a breaker mid-shift. Pair it with a 20A circuit from your panel for full utilization.
- 6 ft (1.8 m) Cord: The 6-foot cord gives you enough reach from a floor-level PDU or wall outlet to the rack without extension cords — a clean install that keeps your cable management disciplined. Shorter than some competitive strips, so confirm your nearest outlet is within range before spec'ing.
- TAA Compliant: Trade Agreements Act compliance is verified for the 7011BCS20R, which satisfies federal procurement rules under FAR 52.225-5 and similar clauses. If your project is a GSA schedule purchase or government contract requiring TAA-compliant hardware throughout the rack, this unit clears that gate without requiring a variance. Not all rack power strips in this class carry TAA — it's a differentiator for public-sector builds.
- Plug-In Installation: The CabinetMate design is plug-in rather than hardwired, which keeps installation within the integrator's scope rather than requiring a licensed electrician for the outlet center. Speeds up commissioning on multi-rack deployments where time on-site is the cost driver.
- Middle Atlantic CabinetMate Series: Part of a coordinated family of rack power products designed to mount cleanly inside Middle Atlantic enclosures and compatible third-party racks. Using within a matched Middle Atlantic rack system simplifies mounting hardware and maintains a finished appearance in client-facing installations.
Integration & Compatibility
The 7011BCS20R is designed to integrate into rack and cabinet environments where a 20A plug-in outlet center is specified. It works alongside rack accessories and structured cabling components typical of security control rooms and AV head-end racks. For deployments that require comprehensive power management — including remote monitoring, surge suppression, or UPS integration — review the broader rack power strips and PDUs category to assess whether a managed PDU better fits your load-monitoring requirements. This unit provides basic power distribution without built-in surge suppression or remote switching, so factor that into your design if uptime monitoring is a requirement.
TAA compliance also makes this a compatible choice for installations governed by federal IT procurement standards, DoD projects, or any state/local contract vehicle requiring domestic sourcing verification. Keep the TAA documentation on file with your project closeout package.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Middle Atlantic 7011BCS20R TAA compliant?
A: Yes. The 7011BCS20R is verified TAA compliant, making it eligible for federal, state, and municipal procurement contracts that require Trade Agreements Act compliance.
Q: What is the amperage rating of the 7011BCS20R?
A: The 7011BCS20R is rated at 20 amps. To fully utilize this capacity, wire it to a dedicated 20A circuit at the panel.
Q: How long is the power cord on the 7011BCS20R?
A: The cord is 6 feet (1.8 meters). Confirm that your nearest outlet or PDU feed point is within that range before installing.
Q: Does the 7011BCS20R require hardwiring by an electrician?
A: No. The CabinetMate design is plug-in, not hardwired, so it can be installed by the integrator without a licensed electrician for the outlet center itself.
Q: What type of rack or cabinet is the 7011BCS20R designed for?
A: It is part of Middle Atlantic's CabinetMate series, designed for installation in Middle Atlantic enclosures and compatible open-frame or enclosed racks.
The spec that matters most on the 7011BCS20R isn't flashy — it's the 20A rating combined with TAA compliance in a plug-in form factor. I see a lot of government and municipal security projects where integrators scramble at closeout to produce TAA documentation for every component in the rack, including the power strip. Specifying the 7011BCS20R from the start eliminates that scramble.
Technical Highlights:
- 20A Rating: Supports higher-draw rack loads than a 15A strip — important in dense security racks running NVRs, PoE switches, and servers simultaneously on a single outlet center.
- 6 ft Cord: At 1.8 meters, the cord reaches a floor-level 20A receptacle from a standard mid-height rack position without cable extensions, keeping the build clean.
- TAA Compliance: Verified for the 7011BCS20R SKU — satisfies federal and state procurement requirements without requiring a product substitution or waiver at project closeout.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm your local circuit is wired for 20A (NEMA 5-20 receptacle) — a standard 15A outlet will not accept the 20A plug, and you don't want to discover that during rack commissioning.
- This unit provides basic outlet distribution — no surge suppression, no remote switching, no current monitoring. If your design calls for those features, step up to a managed PDU in the Middle Atlantic line.
This is the right unit for a government or enterprise security rack where TAA compliance is a contract requirement, the load budget justifies a 20A feed, and the installation team needs a clean plug-in install without scheduling an electrician for the outlet center.
