Panduit MA020 G5 PDU Off-Set eBracket

The Panduit MA020 provides offset PDU mounting inside standard 19-inch data center cabinets, solving the common problem of insufficient clearance between vertical PDU rails and cabinet doors. This G5-series eBracket ships as a matched pair (two brackets per package), each measuring 3.5" H × 6.2" W, and mounts to the cabinet's internal rail system to create a dedicated mounting plane for Panduit power distribution units. Offset installation keeps PDU bodies clear of door-swing radius while maintaining full receptacle access—critical in high-density rack deployments where every half-inch of internal clearance matters.

Key Features

Offset eBracket design creates clearance between PDU and cabinet door hardware

Ships as a set of two brackets for single-PDU installation

3.5" height × 6.2" width (89 mm × 158 mm) per bracket

G5-series compatibility with Panduit PDU mounting ecosystem

Internal cabinet-rail mounting for secure vertical PDU placement

Reduces door-interference issues in blade server and network core installations

Cabinet door clearance is one of the most overlooked failure points in datacenter PDU installations. When a vertical PDU mounts flush against the cabinet's internal rail, its body often intrudes into the door's swing radius—either preventing the door from closing fully or forcing the PDU's receptacles into contact with the door's internal panel. The MA020's offset eBracket solves this by creating a standoff plane: the bracket mounts to the cabinet rail, and the PDU mounts to the bracket's offset face, pushing the PDU body inward by the bracket's depth. This ensures receptacle plugs, locking C13/C19 connectors, and PDU display panels sit clear of door hardware, hinges, and internal cable routing channels.

Each bracket is engineered for Panduit's G5 PDU family, matching the mounting-hole patterns and load-bearing requirements of that series. The 3.5-inch height provides sufficient vertical coverage for single-point PDU attachment, while the 6.2-inch width spans the cabinet rail's standard hole spacing. The set-of-two design ensures balanced support at the PDU's top and bottom mounting points, distributing the unit's weight—and the weight of attached power cords under full load—across both brackets rather than cantilevering from a single attachment. In deployments where you're running dual PDUs for A/B redundant power feeds, consistent offset mounting on both sides of the cabinet ensures symmetrical door clearance and simplifies cable dress planning.

Offset PDU mounting is especially critical in high-density cabinet builds: blade server enclosures, network core switches with rear-mounted PSUs, or converged-infrastructure pods where cabinet real estate is at a premium. When you're running 208V three-phase distribution to dual PDUs in a 42U cabinet, the last thing you need is a door that won't latch because a PDU receptacle is sitting a quarter-inch too far forward. The MA020 eliminates that guesswork—bracket depth is fixed, so you know the offset dimension before you rack the PDU, and you can plan cable dress and door clearance during the build phase rather than discovering the interference after the cabinet's already populated.

The bracket also simplifies vertical cable management. By holding the PDU offset from the rail, you create a channel between the PDU's back and the cabinet's internal wall—ideal for routing vertical power feeds, daisy-chain cables, or environmental-sensor leads without pinching them between the PDU body and the rail. In deployments where you're running redundant A/B power feeds up both sides of the cabinet, that extra routing space can mean the difference between a clean install and a cable bundle that blocks airflow or prevents the rear door from closing. The MA020 is part of Panduit's broader G5 PDU ecosystem, designed to integrate with the company's metered and monitored power distribution units commonly deployed in enterprise datacenters and colocation facilities. For integrators building out multi-cabinet rows with standardized PDU placement, ordering the MA020 alongside your PDU hardware ensures you won't need to improvise offset mounting in the field—critical when you're working under facility handoff deadlines or when cabinet access is restricted after go-live.