Middle Atlantic Rackmount 19IN Black W/3 - J24B2B

Middle Atlantic J24B2B 19-Inch Rackmount Power Strip, Black

Overview

The Middle Atlantic J24B2B is a 19-inch rackmount power strip designed for AV, security, and IT rack installations where organized, reliable AC distribution matters. Built in black to blend with standard rack finishes, the J24B2B ships TAA compliant — a straightforward checkbox for federal, state, and education procurements subject to the Trade Agreements Act. The 1.5 ft (0.5 m) cord keeps cable runs tight inside a rack, reducing slack and improving airflow management in dense enclosures.

Middle Atlantic is a well-established name in rack power and enclosures — browse the full Middle Atlantic catalog for companion rack components, enclosures, and cable management products that pair with this strip.

Key Features

• 19-Inch Rack Form Factor: Mounts directly into any standard EIA 19-inch rack without adapters. If your rack is already populated with Middle Atlantic or third-party 19-inch gear, the J24B2B slots in cleanly alongside it — no custom bracketing needed.
• TAA Compliant: Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, making the J24B2B eligible for GSA schedule purchases and government/education contracts that restrict non-compliant country-of-origin goods. Verify your specific contract vehicle, but the TAA designation removes a common procurement blocker.
• 1.5 ft (0.5 m) Cord: A short service cord is intentional in rack design — it routes directly to a PDU or wall outlet within the rack column without creating excess cable bulk. If your power source is more than a foot or two from the rack, plan for a longer PDU feed or extension; this cord is sized for in-rack use.
• Black Finish: Matches standard black rack enclosures and eliminates the visual mismatch you get with beige or silver strips in a dark rack bay.
• 120V / 15A Rating: Sized for standard North American branch circuits. Confirm your total connected load stays within 80% of the 15A rating (12A continuous) per NEC guidelines — a common oversight when adding equipment incrementally to a shared strip.

Integration & Compatibility

The J24B2B is a passive AC distribution device — it integrates with any 120V-powered rack equipment regardless of brand or protocol. It pairs naturally with rack enclosures and power distribution units in AV control rooms, security operations centers, and telecom closets. For installations requiring surge protection, remote monitoring, or switched outlets, evaluate other options in the Middle Atlantic power line — the J24B2B is a straightforward strip without those features. TAA compliance makes it a fit for government and institutional deployments where procurement compliance is a hard requirement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic J24B2B TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The J24B2B carries TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance, making it eligible for government, education, and GSA schedule procurements with TAA requirements.

Q: What cord length does the J24B2B include?

A: The J24B2B ships with a 1.5 ft (0.5 m) power cord, sized for in-rack routing to a nearby PDU or outlet. If your power source is farther away, plan your cable run accordingly before ordering.

Q: What rack size does the J24B2B fit?

A: The J24B2B is designed for standard 19-inch EIA rackmount installations — the same rack standard used by most AV, IT, and security equipment.

Q: Does the J24B2B include surge protection?

A: Surge protection is not listed in the verified specifications for the J24B2B. If surge suppression is a requirement for your installation, confirm with the manufacturer or evaluate other models in the Middle Atlantic power line that explicitly include that feature.

Eden Phillips

The J24B2B's 1.5 ft cord is the spec that tells you exactly where this strip belongs: inside a rack column, feeding from a PDU that's already mounted in the same bay. I've seen installers order standard 6-ft-cord strips for rack work and then spend 20 minutes managing the extra cable — the short cord on the J24B2B avoids that entirely and keeps the rear of the rack clean.

Technical Highlights:

• TAA Compliance: For government integrators running GSA or state contract vehicles, TAA is a binary gate — you either have it or you're disqualified. The J24B2B has it, which removes the procurement compliance conversation from the project checklist.
• 1.5 ft (0.5 m) Service Cord: Short by design — routes cleanly to an in-rack PDU without excess cable. This is the right spec for any installation where cable management is part of the deliverable, not an afterthought.
• 19-Inch Black Rackmount Form Factor: Fits standard EIA 19-inch racks without adapters and matches the black rack aesthetic common in AV and security control rooms — no finish mismatch, no improvised mounting.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 1.5 ft cord assumes power is available within the rack itself — verify your rack has a PDU or in-rack outlet before specifying this unit. If the nearest outlet is on a wall several feet away, you'll need a different cord length or an intermediate PDU.
• At 15A / 120V, apply the 80% continuous-load rule (12A max continuous) when calculating how much equipment to connect — adding gear incrementally to a shared strip is the most common path to a nuisance trip on a branch circuit.

The J24B2B is the right call for TAA-gated government and institutional rack builds — security operations centers, access control head-end closets, and AV control rooms — where procurement compliance and clean in-rack cable management are both non-negotiable.