Middle Atlantic RPS-K Remote Power Key Switch
The RPS-K is a remote power key switch from Middle Atlantic, built to give rack integrators a physical, key-locked control point for switching power on a remote basis rather than reaching into the rack itself. For AV and security racks where the main power point isn't convenient to access — or where you don't want unauthorized hands turning equipment on or off — a dedicated remote key switch solves a real, specific problem.
Overview
Documented evidence for the RPS-K is limited to its physical shipping profile: it ships at 2.3 lbs (1 kg), a weight consistent with a compact keyswitch module rather than a full power distribution unit. That's a meaningful data point on its own — a component this light is meant to mount at a control point (a rack ear, a remote panel location) and route back to the switched load, not to carry the load itself.
Key Features
- Remote key-switch control: lets you place the on/off control point away from the actual power hardware — useful when the rack itself is in a locked room but you still want a controlled switch point elsewhere.
- Key-lock operation: restricts who can cycle power on connected equipment, which matters in shared equipment rooms or multi-tenant racks where accidental or unauthorized shutdowns are a real risk.
- Compact 2.3 lb form factor: light enough to mount without adding structural load to a rack panel or remote mounting location.
Integration & Compatibility
As a Middle Atlantic part, the RPS-K is built to pair with Middle Atlantic's rack and power infrastructure lineup. If you're speccing a full rack power chain, review the broader Middle Atlantic catalog alongside your rack power distribution selections to confirm physical and electrical compatibility with the specific PDU or power controller you're pairing it with before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the RPS-K used for?
A: It's a remote power key switch from Middle Atlantic, used to add a key-locked, remote on/off control point to a rack power setup.
Q: How much does the RPS-K weigh?
A: It ships at 2.3 lbs (1 kg).
Q: Does the RPS-K require a specific Middle Atlantic PDU to function?
A: Compatibility details beyond the physical product itself are not confirmed here — verify fit against your specific Middle Atlantic power hardware before ordering.
Q: Is the RPS-K rack-mountable?
A: Mounting method is not detailed in available product data — confirm with your rack layout before specifying.
The RPS-K is one of those parts that looks simple on paper but solves a very specific integration headache: giving you a remote, key-locked point to cycle power without opening up the rack. At 2.3 lbs, the RPS-K (often searched as RPS K) is built as a control-point accessory, not a load-bearing power unit.
Technical Highlights:
- 2.3 lb (1 kg) shipping weight: confirms this is a compact keyswitch module meant for panel or remote mounting, not a heavy PDU chassis.
- Key-lock switching: gives you physical access control over power cycling — relevant anywhere the rack itself isn't lockable but the power control point needs to be.
- Remote placement design: decouples the switch location from the equipment location, which is the whole point of specifying this part instead of a standard front-panel switch.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm which Middle Atlantic power products the RPS-K is rated to control before finalizing a BOM — this listing doesn't carry full electrical compatibility data.
- Because detailed voltage/current specs aren't published here, don't assume this switches high-current loads directly; verify against your specific power controller's remote-switch input spec.
Reach for the RPS-K when you're building out a rack in a shared or semi-public space — a conference room equipment closet, a shared IT cage — and need a locked, remote power control point that keeps casual hands off the actual rack hardware.
