Middle Atlantic RLNK-410R-IEC-NS - Power Distribution Unit - Half Rackmount - C13 - 10A - 3 Year

Middle Atlantic RLNK-410R-IEC-NS Compact Half-Rack IEC Power Distribution Unit

Overview

The Middle Atlantic RLNK-410R-IEC-NS is a compact, half-rack IEC power distribution unit delivering four C13 outlets from a single 10A C14 input — purpose-built for AV equipment racks, security head-end closets, and any installation where space is tight and IEC-standard connectivity is required. At 8.76 inches wide and 1.74 inches tall, it fits neatly in half a rack unit alongside other gear, leaving valuable panel real estate free. The RLNK-410R-IEC-NS (often searched as RLNK 410R IEC NS) is part of Middle Atlantic's Middle Atlantic power distribution lineup, designed for commercial AV and security rack environments where clean, reliable power delivery is non-negotiable.

The “NS” designation means no surge protection is included — a deliberate tradeoff. If your installation already has upstream surge suppression (a UPS, a protected power conditioner, or building-level protection), adding redundant surge circuitry in the PDU just increases cost and introduces another failure point. For clean, well-protected infrastructure environments, this is the right call.

Key Features

• 4x C13 IEC Outlets: Standard IEC C13 connectors accept the C14 plugs found on virtually all professional AV and IT gear — no adapters, no converters. Four outlets is the right count for a compact sub-rack or secondary distribution zone where you're powering a handful of devices without overkill.
• 10A C14 IEC Input: The C14 plug input draws up to 10 amps, which comfortably handles most combinations of network switches, cameras, NVRs, and AV processors in a compact rack. Know your load — 10A at 120V is 1,200W max; plan for 80% continuous (960W) per NEC best practice.
• 9 ft (2.7 m) Power Cord: The 9-foot IEC cord gives you real flexibility in rack placement — you're not forced to mount the PDU directly adjacent to the power source. Useful in floor-standing racks or when the nearest outlet is across the room.
• Compact Half-Rack Form Factor (8.76” W × 1.74” H × 9.67” D): At under 9 inches wide and less than 2 inches tall, this PDU consumes minimal rack space. The 9.67-inch depth fits standard shallow rack enclosures without interfering with cable management channels at the rear.
• No Surge Protection (NS): Surge protection omitted by design — appropriate when upstream power conditioning or a UPS already handles transient suppression. Eliminates the cost and complexity of redundant protection in already-protected environments. If you need surge suppression at the PDU level, look at other variants in the Middle Atlantic rack PDU family.
• Single Circuit (1 Circuit): All four outlets share one 10A circuit. Simple, predictable load management — no confusion about which circuit a device is on. If you need load separation across multiple circuits, this is a limitation to plan around.
• ETL Listed: ETL certification confirms the unit has been independently tested to applicable UL safety standards. Required for commercial installations in many jurisdictions and by most AHJs. Specifying ETL-Listed equipment keeps your installation documentation clean.
• Powder Coat Finish: The powder coat exterior is durable enough for professional rack environments and holds up through repeated cable swaps and equipment moves — not a cosmetic detail but a practical durability factor in active installations.
• International Availability: Listed as available internationally, making this a viable specification for multi-region deployments where IEC standard connectivity is the norm.

Integration & Compatibility

The RLNK-410R-IEC-NS integrates directly into any rack accepting half-rack accessories. The C14 input is compatible with standard IEC power cables and most UPS unit output receptacles, making it straightforward to interpose between a UPS or battery backup and your rack equipment. The C13 outlets connect to virtually all professional-grade network switches, IP cameras, NVRs, media converters, and AV processors that use IEC standard cords.

Because this unit carries no surge suppression, it's best deployed downstream of a power conditioner or UPS that already handles transient protection. Pair it with a managed PoE switch in a head-end rack and you have a clean, organized power distribution scheme without redundant protection stages.

The compact form factor also suits half-rack enclosures and wall-mount rack panels used in access control and surveillance head-end installations. For integrators building out rack systems with space constraints — utility closets, small IDF rooms, on-camera housing rack drawers — this PDU fills the gap without consuming a full rack unit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the RLNK-410R-IEC-NS include surge protection?

A: No. The “NS” in the model designation stands for No Surge. This unit provides clean power distribution without surge suppression circuitry. Deploy it downstream of a UPS or power conditioner that already handles transient protection.

Q: What type of input plug does the RLNK-410R-IEC-NS use?

A: The input is a C14 IEC plug, standard for professional rack power equipment. It connects directly to UPS IEC output receptacles, power conditioners, or standard IEC wall outlets with an appropriate adapter.

Q: How many outlets does the RLNK-410R-IEC-NS have, and what type are they?

A: Four C13 IEC outlets, all on a single 10A circuit. C13 is the standard IEC connector accepted by the vast majority of professional AV and IT equipment.

Q: What is the maximum load for the RLNK-410R-IEC-NS?

A: The unit is rated at 10 amps. For continuous loads, NEC best practice recommends limiting to 80% of rated capacity — 8 amps continuous, or approximately 960W at 120V. Size your connected equipment accordingly.

Q: Is the RLNK-410R-IEC-NS ETL Listed?

A: Yes, it is ETL Listed, indicating it has been independently tested to applicable UL safety standards. This satisfies the certification requirements for most commercial installations and AHJ approvals.

Q: Does the RLNK-410R-IEC-NS fit in a standard 19-inch rack?

A: It is a half-rack unit (8.76 inches wide), designed to mount in a half-rack position or alongside another half-rack device to fill a full rack panel opening. Depth is 9.67 inches, suitable for most standard and shallow rack enclosures.

James Everett

The RLNK-410R-IEC-NS comes up regularly in builds where the head-end rack is already protected upstream and the integrator just needs clean, organized IEC distribution without paying for surge circuitry they don't need. The half-rack form factor — 8.76 inches wide, 1.74 inches tall — is the spec that makes it work in tight enclosures where a full 1U PDU would crowd out other panel accessories.

Technical Highlights:

• C14 Input / C13 Output: Standard IEC pairing eliminates adapter chains. The 10A C14 plug connects directly to most UPS IEC outputs — no pigtails, no conversion losses.
• 9 ft Cord: More rack placement flexibility than shorter-cord competitors. In floor-standing 42U racks where the PDU mounts mid-rack, 9 feet reaches the floor power source without forced cable loops.
• ETL Listing: Independently tested to UL standards — the certification most AHJs and facility managers require before sign-off. Pulling ETL documentation on a job site is a 30-second exercise with this unit.

Deployment Considerations:

• The single 10A circuit covers all four outlets — there's no load isolation between outlets. If one device trips the breaker, all four outlets go dark. Size your load conservatively: keep total draw under 8A continuous.
• No surge protection is a feature in protected environments but a real gap in unprotected ones. Confirm upstream protection exists before specifying this unit — don't assume the building has it.

The RLNK-410R-IEC-NS is the right call for security and AV integrators building compact head-end racks in utility closets and IDF rooms where a UPS is already on the circuit and half-rack real estate is the binding constraint.