Middle Atlantic PDW-111151 Vertical Rack Power Distribution Unit
Overview
The Middle Atlantic PDW-111151 is a slim, vertically-mounted rack power distribution unit designed to deliver high-density outlet access inside standard equipment racks. At 60 inches in length with an 8-inch height footprint, this PDW-series strip fits full-height rack enclosures and keeps power accessible at the rear or side channels where horizontal 1U or 2U strips would consume valuable rack unit space. If you're commissioning a security rack, AV infrastructure bay, or IT closet where every rack unit matters, routing power vertically with the PDW-111151 (often searched as PDW 111151) is the right approach.
Surge protection is built in, which means connected equipment — NVRs, managed switches, encoders, access control panels — gets a baseline layer of protection against transient voltage events without requiring a separate in-line suppressor on each feed. Middle Atlantic's PDW series has a long track record in security and AV integration racks, and this configuration is sourced factory-new with manufacturer warranty coverage.
Key Features
- 60-Inch Vertical Form Factor: At 60 inches long, the PDW-111151 spans the full usable height of a standard 42U or 45U rack. Mounting vertically in the rear channel means zero rack units consumed — every 1U stays available for active equipment like network video recorders, switches, and servers.
- High-Density Outlet Configuration: The slim vertical design packs outlets along the full 60-inch run, giving integrators enough receptacle positions to power a fully loaded security or IT rack from a single PDU. No daisy-chaining extension strips, which reduces clutter and improves airflow.
- Built-In Surge Protection: Surge suppression is integrated rather than bolted on. For racks housing NVR storage or access control hardware, transient protection at the PDU level is a baseline requirement — it's cheaper to absorb a spike in the PDU than to replace a failed recorder or controller.
- Rack-Mount Installation: The PDW-111151 is purpose-built for rack mounting in the vertical orientation. It installs in the side channels or rear of standard EIA-310 racks, compatible with Middle Atlantic rack enclosures and other standard equipment cabinets. No field fabrication required.
- PDW Series Build Quality: Middle Atlantic's PDW line is designed for commercial integration environments — not consumer or light-commercial power strips. The strip is rated for continuous-duty rack use, which matters in 24/7 surveillance and access control deployments where power is never cycled.
- Compact 8-Inch Height Profile: The 8-inch height dimension means the unit seats cleanly within standard rack channel widths. It doesn't protrude into cable management paths or obstruct rear-access door clearance on enclosed cabinets.
Integration & Compatibility
The PDW-111151 installs in the vertical channel of standard EIA-310 rack enclosures. It is particularly well-suited to surveillance infrastructure racks housing NVRs, PoE switches, patch panels, and access control hardware where a dense outlet count and built-in surge suppression reduce the bill of materials. For integrators building out security rack packages using rack power distribution and UPS infrastructure, the PDW series works alongside uninterruptible power supplies — with the PDU handling outlet distribution and surge suppression while an upstream UPS handles battery backup and line conditioning.
When planning cable routing, vertical PDUs pair well with vertical cable management panels on the opposite rack channel, keeping power and data runs separated and organized. The unit carries UNSPSC code 39121610, classifying it as rack-mounted electrical equipment for procurement systems that reference commodity codes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the mounting orientation for the PDW-111151?
A: The PDW-111151 is designed for vertical mounting inside standard rack enclosures. It installs in the side or rear channels of the rack, consuming no rack units while providing full-height outlet coverage.
Q: Does the PDW-111151 include surge protection?
A: Yes. Built-in surge suppression is part of the PDW-111151's design — it is classified under surge suppressors (UNSPSC 39121610) and the product description confirms integrated surge protection.
Q: What are the physical dimensions of the PDW-111151?
A: The PDW-111151 is 60 inches in length and 8 inches in height, sized to span a full-height standard rack enclosure when mounted vertically.
Q: What warranty is included with the PDW-111151?
A: The PDW-111151 includes the Middle Atlantic manufacturer standard warranty. For specific warranty duration and terms, contact the manufacturer directly or review the warranty documentation included with the unit.
Q: Is the PDW-111151 suitable for 24/7 surveillance rack deployments?
A: Yes. The PDW series is built for commercial integration environments, including continuous-duty 24/7 applications such as surveillance equipment racks housing NVRs, managed switches, and access control hardware.
The PDW-111151's 60-inch vertical form factor is the spec that drives the purchasing decision here — in a fully loaded security rack, reclaiming every 1U for active hardware by moving power distribution off the rack unit column entirely is a real operational gain, not a cosmetic one. I've specified this unit on surveillance builds where the NVR, core switch, patch panel, and access control appliances all need to share a single enclosure with no wasted space.
Technical Highlights:
- 60-Inch Run Length: Covers the full usable height of a standard 42U-45U rack in vertical orientation — every outlet position is reachable without extension hardware or secondary strips that introduce additional failure points.
- Integrated Surge Suppression: Protecting downstream equipment at the PDU level is the right architecture for surveillance racks. A transient that reaches the PDU absorbs at the strip rather than propagating to NVR drives or PoE switch backplanes — those are far more expensive to replace.
- Slim 8-Inch Profile: The 8-inch height keeps the unit within standard rack channel widths, which matters in enclosed cabinets where rear-door clearance is tight. Oversized PDUs in cramped channels are a cable management and airflow problem waiting to happen.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify your rack's vertical channel depth before ordering — the 60-inch length requires a full-height enclosure. Mid-size or wall-mount enclosures shorter than the PDW-111151's run won't accommodate it without leaving the unit partially unsupported.
- Surge suppression here is transient protection, not line conditioning or battery backup. If upstream power quality is a concern, pair this PDU with a UPS on the input side — the PDW-111151 handles distribution and suppression, not voltage regulation or ride-through.
The PDW-111151 is the right fit for full-height security integration racks in commercial surveillance deployments — specifically builds where rack unit conservation is non-negotiable and continuous-duty outlet density with surge protection is required at the distribution layer.
