Vertiv Rpdu Metered Upgradeable 30A 4.9KW - I10494

Vertiv I10494 Metered Upgradeable 0U Vertical PDU — 30A, 208V, 36-Outlet

Overview

The Vertiv I10494 is a 0U vertical rack PDU designed for high-density data center and network room deployments where you need real-time power visibility without consuming precious rack unit space. Rated for 30A at 208V with a 4.9kW load capacity, the I10494 ships with 36 outlets — a mix of C13 and C19 receptacles — giving you the flexibility to serve both standard 1U/2U servers and higher-draw devices like blade chassis, large UPS loads, or network switches from a single strip. The metered design means you get live current, voltage, and power readings on the integrated LED display without requiring a full networked PDU infrastructure. If your monitoring needs grow, the upgradeable architecture lets you add network capability later rather than swapping hardware. For a broader look at the Vertiv power management line, including switched and monitored variants, the brand page is a useful starting point.

Key Features

• 0U Vertical Form Factor: Mounts inside the rack cabinet vertically, consuming zero rack units — every U stays available for revenue-generating compute or networking gear. Critical in fully-loaded 42U or 48U cabinets where even a 1U horizontal PDU costs real money.
• 30A / 208V Single-Phase Input (NEMA L6-30P): The L6-30P plug targets 208V branch circuits, which are standard in purpose-built data center environments. At 30A input with a derated 80% continuous-load ceiling, you're working with a usable 24A — size your total outlet draw accordingly to stay inside NEC limits.
• 36 Mixed Outlets — C13 and C19: The combination of C13 (standard IEC for servers and 1U gear) and C19 (high-current IEC for PDUs feeding blade systems or larger UPS outputs) means you're not locked into one power profile. A single I10494 can support diverse rack populations without requiring adapters.
• Metered Monitoring — Current, Voltage, and Power: The integrated LED display gives you at-a-glance current (amps), voltage, and power (watts/VA) readings at the PDU input level. This is the right tool for capacity planning — you know exactly how much headroom remains on a circuit before you add another device, which prevents tripped breakers and unplanned downtime.
• Upgradeable Architecture: Starting with a metered PDU and later needing per-outlet switching or network-based monitoring is a common trajectory. The upgradeable design means you can add that capability to existing I10494 units rather than replacing the full strip — a meaningful capital expense saving in large deployments across rack power distribution units.
• Over-Current Protection: Built-in overcurrent protection guards connected equipment against power faults. In shared rack environments — colocation, multi-tenant server rooms — this is a baseline requirement, not an optional feature.
• 200–240V Input Range / 50 or 60 Hz: The wide voltage input range makes the I10494 usable in both North American 208V environments and international 230V facilities. If you're standardizing PDU models across multiple data center sites globally, this eliminates a separate SKU.
• 3m (9.8 ft) Power Cord: The 3-meter cord length provides enough slack to route cleanly to overhead busway or floor PDU feeds without straining the cable, while keeping things tidy inside the cabinet.
• LED Display with On/Off Switch: The on-board LED and local switch give facilities teams a manual control point at the strip — useful for controlled power cycling of a rack section without requiring remote access or network connectivity.

Integration & Compatibility

The I10494 connects to 30A, 208V single-phase branch circuits via the NEMA L6-30P plug — verify your PDU panel or RPP (remote power panel) has a matching receptacle before ordering. Output receptacles are standard IEC C13 and C19, compatible with C14 and C20 power inlet cords used across virtually all enterprise server, storage, and networking hardware. The upgradeable architecture is a Vertiv platform feature; consult the Vertiv compatibility documentation to confirm which network monitoring cards or expansion modules are compatible with this specific unit before committing to a monitoring upgrade path. This PDU does not include built-in network connectivity out of the box — if SNMP or web-based per-outlet monitoring is required from day one, evaluate a higher-tier model in the metered PDU category that includes an embedded network card. For rackmount deployments, pair with appropriate rack enclosures that support vertical PDU mounting channels, which are standard on most 4-post open-frame and enclosed cabinets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What plug type does the Vertiv I10494 use, and what circuit does it require?

A: The I10494 uses a NEMA L6-30P plug, which requires a 30A, 208V (or 200–240V) single-phase circuit. This is a dedicated 30A branch circuit — do not connect to a standard 20A or 15A outlet. Per NEC 80% continuous-load rules, plan for a maximum of 24A of sustained draw across all connected outlets.

Q: Does the I10494 come with network monitoring built in?

A: No. The I10494 is a metered PDU — it displays current, voltage, and power on its integrated LED display locally, but does not include a built-in network card or SNMP capability out of the box. The unit is described as upgradeable, meaning network monitoring capability can potentially be added, but verify compatible expansion modules with Vertiv before purchasing with that intent.

Q: How many outlets does the I10494 have, and what types?

A: The I10494 provides 36 AC outlets in a mix of IEC C13 and C19 receptacle types. C13 outlets serve standard servers and 1U/2U equipment; C19 outlets support higher-current devices like blade chassis and large network switches that use C20 power cords.

Q: What rack space does the I10494 occupy?

A: The I10494 is a 0U device — it mounts vertically inside the rack cabinet alongside equipment rather than consuming horizontal rack unit space. This preserves all rack units for compute, storage, or networking hardware.

Q: Can the I10494 be used in international data centers with 230V power?

A: The I10494 supports an input voltage range of 200–240V at 50 or 60 Hz, making it compatible with both North American 208V environments and international 230V facilities. Note that the NEMA L6-30P plug is specific to North American outlets — international deployments would require a compatible local receptacle or hardwired connection.

Q: What monitoring parameters does the I10494 display?

A: The integrated LED display shows current (amps), voltage (volts), and power (watts/VA) at the PDU input level. This provides enough data for circuit capacity management and load planning. It does not provide per-outlet monitoring — all readings are aggregate at the input.

Eden Phillips

The Vertiv I10494 earns its place in high-density rack builds specifically because of that 36-outlet count at 30A — in a single vertical strip you can power a fully-loaded mixed-hardware cabinet without running a second PDU or adding a distribution block. I've specified this unit in colocation environments where every U matters and the facility already delivers 208V 30A circuits to each cabinet.

Technical Highlights:

• 36 C13/C19 Mixed Outlets: The C13/C19 combination is the right answer for racks mixing standard 1U servers (C14 cords) with blade chassis or high-draw switches (C20 cords) — no adapters, no daisy-chaining, no de-rating headaches from improvised power distribution.
• Metered Input Monitoring (A/V/W): Real-time current, voltage, and power at the input is the minimum viable monitoring for any shared or billed rack environment. You see actual load — not nameplate ratings — so you know exactly when a circuit is approaching its 24A continuous ceiling before something trips.
• 200–240V / 50–60Hz Input Range: The wide input tolerance means the same SKU works across North American 208V and European 230V facilities — useful if you're standardizing PDU inventory across multi-site deployments and want to avoid managing separate part numbers per region.

Deployment Considerations:

• The NEMA L6-30P plug is non-negotiable — your panel or RPP must have a matching 30A 208V receptacle. If your facility is wired for NEMA L6-20 (20A) or L5-30 (120V 30A), the I10494 does not fit without a circuit upgrade. Verify the breaker rating and receptacle before the unit ships.
• Monitoring is aggregate at the input only — you see total rack load, not per-outlet draw. If you need per-outlet metering or remote outlet switching, you'll need to step up to a networked switched PDU; the upgradeable architecture of the I10494 adds network visibility but does not add per-outlet switching hardware.

The I10494 is the right specification for colocation deployments and enterprise server rooms where circuits are already provisioned at 208V/30A, the rack population is mixed (servers plus high-draw network gear), and the operations team needs local load visibility without yet committing to full DCIM integration.