Middle Atlantic Rackmount 19IN Black W/3 - J06B2B20

Middle Atlantic J06B2B20 19-Inch Rackmount Power Strip with Lighted Switch

Overview

The Middle Atlantic J06B2B20 is a 19-inch rackmount power strip designed for clean, managed power distribution inside standard equipment racks. Running at 120V/20A, it handles the real-world load demands of security and AV rack builds — NVRs, managed switches, encoders, access control panels — without the clutter of daisy-chained surge strips. The 1.5 ft (0.5 m) cord keeps cable runs tight inside shallow rack cabinets, and the lighted switch gives you immediate visual confirmation of powered status without opening the rack door. TAA compliance means this unit is eligible for U.S. federal and government-contracted deployments where country-of-origin sourcing matters.

For integrators specifying Middle Atlantic rack infrastructure, the J06B2B20 slots into the J-series power strip family — a straightforward 1U solution for rackmount power distribution in security, AV, and IT enclosures.

Key Features

• 120V / 20A Rating: Supports the full load of a populated security rack — multiple NVRs, PoE switches, and access control hardware — without tripping a standard 20A branch circuit. Size your outlet count to the load before specifying.
• 1.5 ft Cord (0.5 m): Short by design — this length is ideal for in-rack power distribution where the PDU sits close to the rack's power inlet. If your rack power source is more than a few feet away, plan for a PDU with a longer cord or a rack-mounted extension.
• Lighted Power Switch: The illuminated switch confirms live power at a glance, useful during post-installation commissioning and after any power event. No need to trace a cable or check a remote panel to confirm the strip is energized.
• TAA Compliant: Sourced in compliance with the Trade Agreements Act — directly relevant for government facilities, DoD installations, and any federally funded security project with Buy American or TAA procurement requirements. Pair this with other TAA-compliant security equipment to keep your entire rack specification contract-eligible.
• 19-Inch Rack Form Factor: Mounts in any standard EIA-310 19-inch rack or cabinet. Works alongside Middle Atlantic rack enclosures and third-party rack infrastructure without adapter hardware.

Integration & Compatibility

The J06B2B20 fits any standard 19-inch equipment rack and is compatible with the full range of security and network rack builds — NVR systems, managed PoE switches, access control panels, video management servers, and intercom head-end equipment. The 20A rating accommodates mixed-load racks; confirm your actual connected load against the 20A circuit rating before deployment. For rack power distribution planning, calculate your total load with a safety margin and verify the branch circuit breaker matches the 20A PDU rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the J06B2B20 TAA compliant for government procurement?

A: Yes. The J06B2B20 is TAA compliant, making it eligible for U.S. federal, DoD, and government-contracted installations with Trade Agreements Act sourcing requirements.

Q: What voltage and amperage does the J06B2B20 support?

A: The J06B2B20 operates at 120V / 20A, suitable for standard commercial branch circuits in North American rack deployments.

Q: What is the cord length on the J06B2B20?

A: The power cord is 1.5 ft (0.5 m) — designed for in-rack use where the PDU mounts close to the rack's power inlet.

Q: Does the J06B2B20 have a power switch?

A: Yes. It includes a lighted power switch that provides visual confirmation the strip is energized — useful during commissioning and after power events.

Q: What rack size does the J06B2B20 fit?

A: It is a 19-inch rackmount unit, compatible with any standard EIA-310 19-inch equipment rack or cabinet.

Marty Allison

The J06B2B20 is the kind of component that gets overlooked in a rack spec until someone runs a 20A circuit into a PDU rated for 15A — or realizes a government bid requires TAA-sourced hardware throughout. The TAA compliance on this unit is the spec that matters most when you're putting together a federal facility rack, and the 1.5 ft cord length is a deliberate design choice, not a limitation to work around.

Technical Highlights:

• 120V / 20A Rating: Matches a standard commercial 20A branch circuit — spec this against your total connected load with headroom; don't run a 20A PDU at 19A continuous.
• 1.5 ft Cord: Keeps cable management clean inside the rack enclosure when the power inlet is co-located. If your rack layout puts the power source at a distance, you need a different cord length — plan this before rack assembly.
• Lighted Switch: Visual power confirmation without opening the rack — a practical benefit during after-hours troubleshooting or remote verification that a power cycle completed.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm your branch circuit breaker is rated at 20A before installing — a 15A breaker feeding a 20A PDU is a common specification error in retrofitted rack rooms.
• The 1.5 ft cord is optimized for in-rack use; if this PDU needs to reach a floor-level power source or a distant UPS output, factor in a rack-mount cable management solution or select a longer-cord variant from the J-series family.

The J06B2B20 is the right call for government and federal security rack builds where TAA compliance is a procurement requirement — not just a preference — and where a clean, lighted-switch PDU keeps commissioning straightforward.