Vertiv Rpdu Monitored Outlet Level EC 30A 208V 4.9KW Horizontal (12) Combination - VP6N31A1

Vertiv VP6N31A1 Monitored Outlet-Level PDU, 30A 208V Horizontal Rack

Overview

The Vertiv VP6N31A1 is a horizontal, outlet-level monitored power distribution unit rated at 30A/208V (4.9 kW) — built for data center and server room racks where per-outlet current visibility matters as much as branch-circuit protection. Mounted horizontally in a 0U configuration, it accepts a NEMA L6-30P input and delivers power across 12 combination outlets (C13 and C19), giving you the flexibility to mix standard 1U servers with higher-draw appliances like storage arrays or blade enclosures on the same PDU. The VP6N31A1 supports real-time monitoring of current, voltage, and power at both the inlet and individual outlet level — critical data for capacity planning and preventing unplanned tripped breakers in dense deployments.

Key Features

• 30A / 208V Single-Phase Input (NEMA L6-30P): Sized for the 30A branch circuits that are standard in most modern raised-floor and in-row deployments. At 4.9 kW usable, you have meaningful headroom — a fully loaded 42U rack of 1U servers rarely exceeds 4 kW, leaving margin without upsizing to a 60A circuit.
• 12 Combination Outlets (C13 + C19): Combination outlets accept both IEC C14 and IEC C20 plugs, so you can run a mix of 1U servers and higher-draw gear (storage controllers, GPU nodes, network appliances) without re-ordering a different PDU or losing outlet density. Twelve positions is workable for a mid-density rack; plan for two units if you're running 30+ devices.
• Outlet-Level Current, Voltage, and Power Monitoring: Per-outlet monitoring means you know exactly which device is drawing what — not just the aggregate. That granularity pays off during incident response (identifying a failing PSU before it trips the breaker) and during capacity planning (verifying headroom before adding another server to the rack).
• SNMP v1/v2c/v3 + Modbus TCP + 14-Protocol Network Stack: The supported protocol list — SNMP v3, SSH, HTTPS, LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+, Syslog, NTP, RSTP, SMTP, DHCP, HTTP, IPv4, IPv6, and Modbus TCP — means this unit integrates directly into enterprise NMS and DCIM environments without middleware. SNMPv3 provides authenticated, encrypted polling for security-conscious environments. Modbus TCP opens the door to BMS integration for facilities teams managing mixed IT/OT infrastructure.
• LED Display with Real-Time Metering: The onboard LED panel surfaces live electrical readings without requiring a network connection — useful during initial commissioning, physical audits, or when the management network is down. You're not flying blind during a brownout investigation.
• IPv4 and IPv6 Dual-Stack: Native IPv6 support future-proofs management connectivity in environments that are actively transitioning or mandating IPv6 on OOB management networks. No additional configuration or proxying required.
• 1× RJ-45 Ethernet + 1× Serial + 1× USB Management Ports: The combination of Ethernet (primary SNMP/HTTPS management), serial (out-of-band/console access when the network is down), and USB (local configuration or firmware updates) covers the access scenarios that come up in practice — including the ones that only happen at 2 AM during an outage.
• 3-Meter Input Cable: The 3 m (approximately 9.8 ft) cord gives enough reach to a top-of-rack or mid-row PDU tap without requiring extension hardware in most standard row configurations.
• 200–240V Input Range / 50–60 Hz: Operates across the full 200–240V single-phase range at both 50 and 60 Hz, so the same unit can be deployed in North American 208V environments or international 230V facilities without special ordering.

Integration and Compatibility

The VP6N31A1 connects to any NMS or DCIM platform that speaks SNMP — including SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, Vertiv's own Trellis platform, and similar enterprise monitoring tools. RADIUS and TACACS+ authentication support means user access to the PDU management interface can be centrally controlled through existing AAA infrastructure rather than managing local credentials per unit. Syslog output integrates with SIEM platforms for security event correlation. For facilities integration, power and UPS infrastructure planning often starts with understanding branch-circuit loading — the per-outlet metering on this unit feeds directly into that workflow. If you're building out a managed rack from scratch, pairing this PDU with a managed PoE switch for OOB management gives you full remote visibility into both power and network. For broader Vertiv power products, the VP6N31A1 sits within a larger family of rPDUs with varying outlet counts, amperages, and form factors. Consult your rack PDU selection guide to match the right unit to your specific circuit and outlet requirements — outlet-level monitoring like this is available across multiple Vertiv rPDU families, but the combination outlet mix and 30A/208V rating here is a specific configuration not every model shares.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input plug does the VP6N31A1 use?

A: The VP6N31A1 ships with a NEMA L6-30P input plug, which is the standard locking connector for 30A 208V single-phase branch circuits commonly found in data center PDPs and in-row power panels.

Q: What types of outlets does the VP6N31A1 provide?

A: It provides 12 combination outlets that accept both C14 (standard server PSU) and C20 (higher-draw appliance) cords, giving you flexibility to mix device types without needing a separate high-amp outlet PDU.

Q: What monitoring capabilities does the VP6N31A1 support?

A: The VP6N31A1 monitors current, voltage, and power at the outlet level. This data is accessible via the onboard LED display, HTTPS web interface, and SNMP (v1/v2c/v3) for integration with NMS or DCIM platforms.

Q: Does the VP6N31A1 support secure management access?

A: Yes. The management interface supports HTTPS, SSH, SNMPv3 (authenticated and encrypted), RADIUS, TACACS+, and LDAP — covering both encrypted transport and centralized AAA authentication for enterprise security requirements.

Q: Can the VP6N31A1 integrate with building management systems?

A: Yes. Modbus TCP support allows the VP6N31A1 to communicate with BMS and OT systems alongside standard IT management protocols, which is useful in mixed IT/facilities environments where power data needs to flow to both sides.

Q: How is the VP6N31A1 mounted in a rack?

A: The VP6N31A1 is a horizontal-mount unit designed for 0U installation — it mounts along the side rail of a standard rack without consuming front-panel rack unit space, preserving full 1U/2U slots for active equipment.

Karl Wilson

The VP6N31A1 is a unit I'd spec into any mid-density rack where the team needs per-outlet power visibility without jumping to a fully switched PDU. The 30A/208V single-phase rating at 4.9 kW is the right size for a standard data center branch circuit, and the combination C13/C19 outlet mix on all 12 positions is genuinely practical — it eliminates the outlet-type mismatch headaches that come up constantly when a rack gets a storage shelf or a blade chassis added mid-deployment.

Technical Highlights:

• SNMPv3 + 14-Protocol Stack: SNMPv3 with authentication and privacy means this PDU can be polled securely by any enterprise NMS. The addition of Modbus TCP is the differentiator for facilities teams who need power data in a BMS — most IT-only PDUs skip that entirely.
• Outlet-Level Current/Voltage/Power Monitoring: Per-outlet metering at this price tier gives you the data to catch a failing server PSU before it becomes a rack-wide event. Aggregate-only monitoring tells you the breaker is about to trip; outlet-level monitoring tells you which device is causing it.
• 200–240V / 50–60 Hz Input Range: A single SKU that works in 208V North American deployments and 230V international facilities simplifies procurement for organizations with multi-region data center footprints. No region-specific variants to track.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 3-meter input cord is generous for most top-of-rack and mid-row installations, but verify your cable path to the PDU tap before ordering — in deep cabinets or end-of-row configurations with long horizontal runs, you may need a cord extension or should confirm the circuit location relative to where the PDU will sit.
• Twelve outlets is appropriate for a half-populated or mid-density rack. If you're planning a fully loaded 42U deployment with 1U servers at every slot, budget for a second PDU or consider a higher-outlet-count model in the same family — running more than 10–11 devices from 12 positions leaves no room for growth or redundancy.

The VP6N31A1 is the right fit for IT/facilities hybrid environments — specifically co-managed data center rows where the IT team needs SNMP-based power monitoring and the facilities team needs Modbus TCP data feeding into a BMS. That dual-stack capability in a single 30A horizontal unit is not universal, and it eliminates the need for an additional power meter or protocol gateway in those deployments.