Middle Atlantic 24S7224IGX99IV Plugmold 20A 6-Foot Isolated Ground Multioutlet Strip

Overview

The Middle Atlantic 24S7224IGX99IV is a 6-foot (1.8 m) steel Plugmold multioutlet strip from the V2400 Series, configured with three duplex outlets spaced at 24 inches on-center and wired for isolated ground (IG). It is TAA-compliant, making it a legitimate option for federally funded installations and government contract work. If you are wiring a rack room, server enclosure, or AV equipment bay where sensitive electronics demand clean power delivery free from high-frequency noise introduced by other devices on the same circuit, this is the specification to reach for. For a broader look at the Middle Atlantic product line, including rack enclosures and power management, the full catalog covers everything from basic strips to monitored PDUs.

The strip ships as part of Middle Atlantic's established power distribution unit lineup, designed to drop into commercial and government rack environments without compromise on build quality or compliance posture.

Key Features

• 6-Foot (1.8 m) Length: At 72 inches, this strip spans the depth of most standard two-post and four-post rack enclosures without coiling excess cord or leaving outlets unreachable at the rear. Installers working in mid-depth telecom racks and AV furniture will find the run fits without modification.
• Three Duplex Outlets at 24-Inch On-Center Spacing: With outlets separated every 24 inches across the 6-foot run, you get predictable spacing that accommodates wide transformer blocks and oversized plugs without one outlet crowding the next. Three duplex positions means up to six devices — the right count for a focused equipment zone rather than an over-provisioned strip that invites load creep.
• Isolated Ground (IG) Configuration: The IG wiring scheme runs a separate equipment ground conductor back to the panel, physically separated from the conduit ground. This matters when you're powering audio processing gear, broadcast equipment, medical peripherals, or any analog-digital interface where ground loops and high-frequency noise produce audible hum or data errors. Standard non-IG strips share the equipment ground with the conduit system — on a noisy circuit that shared path carries interference directly into sensitive inputs.
• 20A Rating: A 20-ampere strip supports heavier loads per outlet than the common 15A configuration — relevant when individual pieces of equipment draw sustained current near or above 10A. Pair it with a 20A dedicated branch circuit (the National Electrical Code requires a 20A receptacle on a 20A circuit) and you eliminate the mismatch that forces a downgrade to a 15A breaker on otherwise capable infrastructure.
• TAA Compliant: The Trade Agreements Act compliance designation means the 24S7224IGX99IV is manufactured or substantially transformed in a TAA-designated country. For GSA Schedule purchases, federal agency procurement, and DoD end-use, TAA compliance is a hard requirement — a non-compliant strip disqualifies the entire bill of materials. This unit clears that gate.
• Steel Construction (V2400 Series): The V2400 Series uses steel rather than plastic housing, which holds up in rack environments where vibration, heat cycling, and physical contact from cable management are routine. Steel also provides a degree of RF shielding around the strip body — a secondary benefit in dense electronics enclosures.
• Commercial-Grade Build for Rack Deployment: Designed to mount in or alongside standard rack enclosures, this strip suits rack accessory installations where a consumer-grade power strip would be a liability. The physical format integrates cleanly with cable management hardware and does not require field modification to fit standard bay widths.

Integration and Compatibility

The 24S7224IGX99IV is suited to any 20A branch circuit terminating in a NEMA 5-20R or matched configuration. The isolated ground requirement means the installation panel and wiring run must support IG — if your existing infrastructure uses standard ground paths only, the IG benefit is not realized until the panel-side wiring matches. Consult your electrical contractor if the branch circuit was not originally specified for isolated ground.

For full rack power planning — including calculating load per outlet, branch circuit sizing, and deciding between unmonitored and monitored PDU configurations — working through a rack power planning guide before finalizing the strip count per enclosure will save a return visit. The strip is compatible with Middle Atlantic rack enclosures and third-party two-post and four-post open-frame racks where the physical footprint and outlet spacing align with your equipment layout.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic 24S7224IGX99IV TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The 24S7224IGX99IV is TAA compliant, making it eligible for GSA Schedule purchases and federal agency procurement where TAA compliance is a contract requirement.

Q: What does the IG (Isolated Ground) configuration mean for this strip?

A: IG stands for Isolated Ground. The strip runs a separate equipment ground conductor back to the electrical panel, independent of the conduit ground. This reduces high-frequency electrical noise reaching sensitive equipment — particularly important for audio, broadcast, medical, and precision analog-digital interfaces where ground loops cause interference.

Q: How many outlets does the 24S7224IGX99IV provide?

A: The strip provides three duplex outlets spaced 24 inches on-center along its 6-foot (1.8 m) length, for a total of six individual outlet positions.

Q: What amperage does this Plugmold strip support?

A: The strip is rated at 20 amperes. It should be paired with a dedicated 20A branch circuit. Using it on a 15A circuit would require a 15A breaker and defeats the 20A rating advantage.

Q: Can I use this strip in a standard commercial rack enclosure?

A: Yes. The V2400 Series steel Plugmold strip is designed for rack and enclosure deployment. The 6-foot length and 24-inch outlet spacing are suited to standard rack bay depths and equipment layouts common in telecom rooms, AV racks, and server enclosures.

Q: Does the isolated ground configuration require any special panel wiring?

A: Yes. To realize the IG benefit, the branch circuit wiring back to the panel must also be configured for isolated ground. If the existing circuit uses a standard shared ground path, the IG advantage is not achieved until the panel-side infrastructure is updated to match.

Jerry Tildsen

The spec that drives selection of the 24S7224IGX99IV over a standard strip is the isolated ground configuration — and it only pays off when the branch circuit back to the panel is wired to match. I see integrators spec the IG strip correctly and then wire it into a standard ground path, which nullifies the noise isolation entirely. Before ordering, confirm with the electrical contractor that the panel has an IG bus and the run uses insulated ground conductors per NEC 250.146(D).

Technical Highlights:

• Isolated Ground (IG): Separate equipment ground conductor eliminates shared-path noise coupling — the primary reason to specify this unit over a commodity 20A strip in the same enclosure.
• 24-Inch On-Center Outlet Spacing: Three duplex positions across 72 inches means wide transformer bricks and locking plugs clear each other cleanly — no daisy-chaining or outlet blocking that forces a second strip.
• TAA Compliance: Hard compliance gate cleared for GSA and federal end-use; non-compliant power strips disqualify an otherwise compliant BOM on government contracts.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 20A rating requires a dedicated 20A branch circuit with a NEMA 5-20R or equivalent termination at the panel — do not terminate into a 15A circuit and expect the strip to perform at rating.
• At 6 feet, the strip fits most standard rack depths, but verify against your specific enclosure before finalizing — some shallow-depth wall-mount enclosures may not accommodate the full run without outlet positioning conflicts at the rear.

This strip is the right call for broadcast AV racks, government telecom rooms, and any enclosure housing precision analog gear where ground noise is a documented problem and TAA compliance is a procurement non-negotiable.