Vertiv Rpdu Basic Surge 20A 120V 1.9KW - 28145VH

Vertiv 28145VH Vertical Basic Surge PDU 20A 120V 20-Outlet

Overview

The Vertiv 28145VH is a 0U vertical rack-mount PDU engineered for high-density data center, server room, and network equipment deployments where clean, protected single-phase power distribution matters more than remote management overhead. Rated at 20A/120V (1.9KW), it accepts a NEMA 5-20P plug and distributes load across 20 NEMA 5-20R receptacles — enough to fully populate a typical 1U server or networking shelf without leaving circuits half-loaded. The vertical form factor keeps the unit out of rack-unit real estate entirely, preserving every U for productive compute or switching equipment.

Key Features

• 20 NEMA 5-20R Outlets: Twenty 20A-rated receptacles let you wire a fully stacked rack from a single PDU. No splitters, no daisy-chaining — each device connects directly to a protected circuit, which keeps maintenance clean and fault isolation simple.
• 20A/120V Single-Phase Input (NEMA 5-20P): Sized for a standard 20A dedicated branch circuit — the minimum recommended for any rack over 8–10U of active gear. Pulling from a 15A circuit with this plug is not possible by design, which is the right call for protecting downstream equipment.
• Overcurrent Protection: Built-in overcurrent protection guards connected equipment against power surges and fault conditions on the branch circuit. If a downstream device draws abnormally, the protection circuit responds before damage propagates to adjacent equipment — critical in multi-tenant cages or shared server rooms.
• Surge Protection: The 28145VH includes surge suppression beyond basic overcurrent response. In facilities where the utility feed has irregular transients — common in older buildings or near heavy industrial loads — this reduces the risk of silent hardware degradation across your compute stack.
• 0U Vertical Mounting: Zero rack-unit footprint means the PDU mounts vertically along the interior side rail of the rack, leaving 100% of rack U-space available for active equipment. For dense deployments where every rack unit is billable or capacity-constrained, this matters directly to TCO.
• Power LED Indicator: A single power LED gives a visual at-a-glance confirmation that mains power is present and the PDU is energized. Simple, but useful during initial rack commissioning or after a power event when you are walking the floor checking equipment status without logging into anything.
• 10-Foot (3m) Input Cord: The 3-meter power cord provides enough reach to connect to floor-mount PDUs, underfloor distribution, or wall-mount panels in most standard cabinet footprints without requiring a cord extension — reducing a common installation complication in tightly spaced rows.
• 100–120V Input Range, 50/60Hz: Accepts both 50Hz and 60Hz utility frequencies, making the unit deployable in either North American or compatible international facilities without swapping hardware.
• RoHS Compliant, UL and c-UL Listed: UL and c-UL listing means the unit has passed independent safety certification for both US and Canadian markets — a hard requirement for most enterprise data centers, colocation facilities, and any deployment subject to local electrical inspection. RoHS compliance supports environmental procurement policies common in government and enterprise procurement.

Integration and Compatibility

The 28145VH is a passive, non-managed PDU — there is no IP address to provision, no SNMP agent to configure, and no software dependency. It integrates into any rack environment that can supply a 20A/120V NEMA 5-20P circuit. NEMA 5-20R receptacles accept any standard NEMA 5-15P or 5-20P device plug, so mixed environments with servers, switches, patch panels, and storage arrays all connect directly. For deployments that require per-outlet metering, outlet-level switching, or remote monitoring, this unit is intentionally out of scope — evaluate a managed PDU from the Vertiv PDU line for those requirements. Pair the 28145VH with a compatible UPS system upstream if runtime continuity during utility outages is required — the surge protection here addresses transients, not sustained outages. For planning rack power density and circuit loading across a multi-rack deployment, consult a PDU selection guide to match outlet count and amperage to actual load profiles. For deployments also housing PoE network switches or IP cameras, reference the PoE switch category for powered device infrastructure that pairs with this distribution layer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input plug does the Vertiv 28145VH use, and what circuit is required?

A: The 28145VH uses a NEMA 5-20P input plug and requires a dedicated 20A/120V single-phase branch circuit. Do not connect this PDU to a 15A circuit — the plug geometry prevents it by design.

Q: How many outlets does the 28145VH provide, and what type are they?

A: It provides 20 NEMA 5-20R receptacles. These accept both NEMA 5-15P and NEMA 5-20P device plugs, covering the full range of standard server, networking, and storage equipment power cords.

Q: Does the 28145VH include remote monitoring or outlet-level switching?

A: No. The 28145VH is a basic, non-managed PDU. It has no network interface, no SNMP agent, and no per-outlet switching. It provides surge protection and overcurrent protection only. For managed capabilities, evaluate a different PDU model in the Vertiv line.

Q: What rack space does the 28145VH occupy?

A: The 28145VH is a 0U vertical PDU. It mounts along the side rail inside the rack cabinet, consuming zero rack units — all U-space remains available for active equipment.

Q: Is the Vertiv 28145VH UL Listed?

A: Yes. The 28145VH carries both UL and c-UL Listing (UL 60950), covering US and Canadian safety requirements. It is also RoHS compliant.

Q: Does the 28145VH provide protection against power outages?

A: No. The 28145VH provides surge suppression and overcurrent protection but does not include battery backup or UPS functionality. For runtime continuity during utility outages, pair this PDU with an upstream UPS system sized to your load.