Vertiv Rpdu Basic Upgradeable 30A 8.6KW - I10487

Vertiv I10487 Basic Upgradeable 3-Phase Rack PDU — 30A, 8.6kW, 36-Outlet Vertical 0U

Overview

The Vertiv I10487 is a 0U vertical-mount, three-phase basic PDU designed to deliver dependable 208V/30A power distribution to dense rack environments. Purpose-built for data center aisles, server rooms, and network equipment cabinets where outlet count and space efficiency matter, the I10487 ships with 36 mixed C13/C19 receptacles and a NEMA L21-30P plug — a configuration that covers the majority of enterprise servers, switches, and storage arrays in a single run of cable. The "upgradeable" designation means this unit can later support monitoring add-ons without a full PDU replacement, which keeps your upgrade costs predictable as infrastructure requirements grow. For teams evaluating rack PDUs, the I10487 sits squarely in the foundational tier: no built-in metering display, no per-outlet switching — just clean, protected three-phase distribution in a vertical footprint that doesn't consume rack unit space.

Key Features

• 30A Three-Phase Input via NEMA L21-30P: The L21-30P plug connects to standard 30A three-phase circuits — the most common high-density rack feed in North American data centers. At 208V input, the I10487 delivers up to 8.6kW total load capacity, enough headroom to fully populate a high-density rack with 1U servers and network switches without approaching the 80% continuous-load ceiling that NEC best practice requires.
• 36 Mixed C13/C19 Outlets: Twenty-four C13 receptacles handle standard 1U servers, KVM units, and most network gear. Twelve C19 receptacles accommodate higher-draw devices — blade server PSUs, high-end storage controllers, and 2kW+ switches — without adapters. Having both types on one PDU eliminates the daisy-chain adapters that create cable management headaches and introduce unnecessary failure points.
• 0U Vertical Mounting: The vertical 0U form factor mounts flush to the interior side rail of a standard 2-post or 4-post open-frame rack, keeping all 42U or 45U of rack real estate available for equipment. In high-density deployments where every rack unit is allocated, this is not a cosmetic preference — it's a capacity decision.
• 3-Meter Power Cord: The 3m (approximately 10-foot) attached cord gives enough reach from the floor-level or overhead PDU breaker panel to the top of a standard rack without creating excess slack. Most rack deployments in raised-floor environments will find this length lands cleanly without extension cords.
• Overcurrent Protection: Built-in overcurrent protection guards the distribution circuit against sustained overloads that can damage connected equipment or trip the upstream breaker during peak load events. This is circuit-level protection — not per-outlet fusing — so size your load distribution across phases accordingly.
• Wide Input Voltage Range (100–240V, 50/60 Hz): The I10487 accepts 100–120V and 200–240V input across both 50Hz and 60Hz infrastructure, which means the same unit can deploy in international data hall builds without sourcing a region-specific SKU. Useful for multi-site or global deployments standardizing on a single PDU catalog.
• Operating Temperature Range 0–60°C: Rated for operation from 0°C to 60°C, this PDU handles both cold-aisle/hot-aisle containment environments and the occasional edge or telecommunications cabinet that runs warmer than a traditional data center floor.
• RoHS Compliant, UL/c-UL Listed, FCC Part 15 Class A: UL 62368-1 listing satisfies the safety compliance requirement for most enterprise data center facility managers. FCC Part 15 Class A covers radiated emissions for commercial environments. RoHS compliance matters for procurement teams operating under EU environmental directives or green procurement policies.
• Upgradeable Architecture: The "upgradeable" designation in the Vertiv PDU lineup means the I10487 can accept metering or monitoring modules at a future date. For teams deploying now under budget constraints but expecting to add per-phase metering when the facility management system comes online, this avoids a full PDU swap-out and the associated downtime window.

Integration and Compatibility

The I10487 connects to any NEMA L21-30P three-phase 30A circuit, which is standard in colocation facilities, on-premise data centers, and enterprise server rooms running 208V three-phase distribution. The mixed C13/C19 outlet set is compatible with IEC 60320-standard power cords used by virtually all commercial server and network hardware. The vertical 0U mounting hardware is designed for standard 19-inch rack rails — confirm your rack's side-rail depth and mounting hole pattern before ordering if you're working with non-standard open-frame cabinets. This PDU pairs naturally with a managed PoE switch stack or blade server chassis where outlet density and phase load balancing are both active concerns. If your facility management workflow requires per-outlet or per-phase metering, plan for the monitoring upgrade module at initial installation to avoid revisiting the rack wiring later. Review your UPS capacity against the 8.6kW maximum draw before commissioning — the I10487 should not exceed 80% of the upstream UPS or breaker rating under continuous load per standard electrical best practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What plug type does the I10487 use, and is it compatible with standard North American data center panels?

A: The I10487 uses a NEMA L21-30P plug, which is the standard 30A three-phase locking plug for North American 208V data center distribution panels. It is compatible with 30A three-phase circuits found in most colocation facilities and enterprise server rooms.

Q: How many outlets does the I10487 provide, and what types?

A: The I10487 provides 36 total AC outlets: a mix of C13 and C19 IEC 60320 receptacles. C13 outlets handle standard 1U server and networking loads; C19 outlets accommodate higher-draw devices such as blade server PSUs and high-density storage controllers.

Q: Does the I10487 take up rack unit space?

A: No. The I10487 is a 0U vertical PDU that mounts to the side rail of a standard 19-inch rack. It does not consume any rack unit space, leaving the full rack height available for servers and network equipment.

Q: What is the maximum load capacity of the I10487?

A: The I10487 supports a maximum of 30A input current at 208V, yielding approximately 8.6kW total capacity. Per standard electrical practice, continuous load should not exceed 80% of the rated maximum (approximately 6.9kW / 24A continuous).

Q: Is the I10487 upgradeable to add metering or monitoring?

A: Yes. The I10487 is designated as upgradeable, meaning it can accept monitoring or metering modules at a future date without requiring a full PDU replacement. This supports phased deployments where monitoring is added after initial infrastructure buildout.

Q: What safety and compliance certifications does the I10487 carry?

A: The I10487 is UL and c-UL Listed under UL 62368-1, FCC Part 15 Class A compliant, and RoHS compliant. These certifications satisfy the requirements for commercial data center environments in North America and EU RoHS-compliant procurement programs.

Karl Wilson

The Vertiv I10487 is a unit I recommend when the ask is straightforward: get 8.6kW of three-phase 208V power distributed cleanly across 36 outlets in a 0U footprint, with a clear path to add monitoring later. The NEMA L21-30P input and mixed C13/C19 outlet set cover the overwhelming majority of enterprise server and networking hardware without adapters — that's a real operational advantage when you're building out a new rack and want clean cable management from day one.

Technical Highlights:

• 36-Outlet Mixed C13/C19 Configuration: Having both outlet types on a single PDU eliminates the C13-to-C19 adapter chains that show up in dense racks over time. Those adapters introduce strain points and are a nuisance to audit during annual power reviews.
• 30A / 8.6kW Three-Phase Input: At 80% continuous load, you're working with roughly 6.9kW — enough to run a fully loaded 42U rack of 1U servers averaging 150–200W each without touching the ceiling. Size your phase balance carefully; uneven loading across L1/L2/L3 can put you over on one phase while the others are light.
• 0–60°C Operating Range: The extended upper thermal limit means this PDU won't be the limiting factor in a warm-aisle or edge cabinet scenario. Most data center PDUs are rated to 45°C or 50°C; the extra headroom matters in containment-free or outdoor-rated enclosure installs.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm your facility panel has a NEMA L21-30P 30A receptacle or a compatible three-phase disconnect before ordering. The L21-30P is standard in most colo facilities but less common in older enterprise server rooms wired for single-phase distribution.
• The I10487 carries no built-in display or metering in its base configuration — if your facility management team expects real-time per-phase load visibility at commissioning, plan the monitoring upgrade module into the project budget upfront rather than as a retrofit.

This PDU is the right call for a greenfield rack build in a colocation or on-premise data center where the facility already runs 208V three-phase 30A feeds and the team needs density, compliance certifications, and a path to future monitoring without paying for instrumentation they don't yet use.