Middle Atlantic 24S7218GBX99IV Plugmold 20A 6 ft Steel Multioutlet Strip

Overview

The Middle Atlantic 24S7218GBX99IV is a 6 ft (1.8 m) steel Plugmold multioutlet strip from the V2400 Series, rated at 20A and carrying TAA compliance — a straight answer for integrators who need distributed AC power in rack enclosures, cable trays, or wall-mounted security equipment runs. With four duplex receptacles spaced at 18-inch on-center intervals along the full 72-inch length, this strip delivers eight total plug positions distributed evenly across the run rather than clustered at one end, which matters when you are powering a mix of cameras, edge recorders, and network gear spread across a rack bay or equipment wall.

Key Features

• 6 ft (1.8 m) / 72-inch length: Spans a standard 72-inch tall open frame rack or wall-mount section end-to-end, letting you position outlets at equipment level rather than running extension cords to a condensed strip. No wasted reach, no cord clutter on a multi-shelf installation.
• 4 duplex outlets at 18-inch on-center spacing: Eight plug positions distributed every 18 inches means bulky transformer-block adapters on adjacent outlets are less likely to conflict — a practical consideration when NVRs, PoE injectors, and small UPS units all need AC simultaneously.
• 20A circuit rating: Matches a dedicated 20A branch circuit drop, which is the standard spec for AV/security equipment rooms. Running at 20A rather than 15A gives you roughly 2,400W of available capacity (at 120V) before tripping — sufficient headroom for a loaded NVR with drives plus ancillary gear on a single strip.
• Steel V2400 Series construction: Steel housing resists the mechanical abuse of rack environments — cable-pull tension, accidental impact, and repeated plug/unplug cycles — better than plastic multioutlet strips. Appropriate for behind-panel and above-ceiling runs where the strip is not regularly accessible for replacement.
• TAA Compliant: The 24S7218GBX99IV meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, making it eligible for U.S. federal, state, and municipal procurement contracts where TAA compliance is a gate. If your project involves a government facility or GSA schedule, this is the box to check before spec'ing a non-compliant alternative.
• GB device configuration: The GB designation indicates the specific outlet and wiring configuration for this model within the V2400 Series lineup — confirm against your local wiring requirements and enclosure layout before ordering if mixing configurations in a multi-strip rack build.

Integration and Compatibility

The 24S7218GBX99IV is designed to integrate with Middle Atlantic rack enclosures, open-frame racks, and wall-mount panels where a horizontal or vertical power distribution run is needed. The 18-inch outlet spacing aligns with standard rack-unit increments, making this strip a natural fit alongside Middle Atlantic rack and power solutions. For security and AV infrastructure deployments, pair with appropriate power distribution and UPS systems to ensure clean, protected AC at each outlet position. When planning a rack build for a network video recorder or multi-camera security installation, factor this strip's 20A capacity against your total connected load — consult a power planning guide to avoid oversizing or underspec'ing the branch circuit. TAA compliance means this strip fits cleanly into government and education procurement alongside other TAA-compliant security products.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic 24S7218GBX99IV TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The 24S7218GBX99IV carries verified TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance, making it eligible for federal, state, and municipal government procurement where TAA is a contract requirement.

Q: How many outlets does the 24S7218GBX99IV provide?

A: It has 4 duplex receptacles, providing 8 total plug positions distributed at 18-inch on-center intervals along the 6 ft (72-inch) strip.

Q: What is the circuit rating of the 24S7218GBX99IV?

A: The strip is rated at 20A, matching a standard dedicated 20A branch circuit and providing up to approximately 2,400W of capacity at 120V.

Q: What does the GB device configuration mean for the 24S7218GBX99IV?

A: GB is the device configuration designation within the V2400 Series lineup. Confirm the specific outlet type against your installation's wiring and enclosure requirements before ordering if mixing configurations in a multi-strip build.

Q: What is the length of the 24S7218GBX99IV?

A: The strip is 6 ft (1.8 m / 72 inches) long, designed to span standard 72-inch rack heights or wall-mount equipment sections.

Ted Perry

The 24S7218GBX99IV is one of those spec items that looks simple on the surface but gets chosen wrong more often than it should. The 18-inch on-center outlet spacing is the detail that actually drives the decision here — it keeps bulky transformer blocks from fighting for space, which matters on a loaded security rack where NVRs, encoders, and network gear all draw AC simultaneously.

Technical Highlights:

• TAA Compliance: Verified on the 24S7218GBX99IV — a non-negotiable gate for federal agency, DOD, or GSA-schedule security deployments. Non-TAA strips will fail procurement review regardless of how well they fit the physical spec.
• 20A / 4-Duplex Layout: Eight plug positions at 20A total gives roughly 2,400W at 120V. For a typical 4-camera NVR build with a managed PoE switch and a small UPS on the same strip, that headroom is adequate — but model the actual connected load before assuming you can run two such builds off a single 20A circuit.
• Steel V2400 Series Housing: Steel construction holds up in above-ceiling and behind-panel runs where you are not revisiting the strip regularly. Plastic multioutlet strips in the same location tend to crack at the mounting points after repeated thermal cycling.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm the GB outlet configuration matches your local wiring spec and enclosure design before ordering — the V2400 Series includes multiple device configurations and mixing them in a single rack build without checking first is a common source of last-minute reorders.
• The 6 ft / 72-inch length is sized for standard rack heights. If your enclosure is shorter than 72 inches, measure the usable interior run before committing to this length — the strip does not cut to length in the field.

This strip is the right call for government, education, and commercial security rack builds where TAA compliance is contractually required and you need evenly distributed 20A AC across a full-height equipment enclosure.