Vertiv Rpdu Monitored Outlet Level EC 30A 208V 4.9KW Horizontal (24) Combination - VP6N32A0

Vertiv VP6N32A0 Monitored Outlet-Level Horizontal Rack PDU

Overview

The Vertiv VP6N32A0 is a 30A, 208V single-phase horizontal rack PDU designed for high-density data center and server room deployments where per-outlet visibility and remote monitoring are non-negotiable. Rated at 4.9kW continuous draw, it ships with 24 combination outlets — a mix of C13 and C19 receptacles — giving you the flexibility to feed 1U servers, storage arrays, and high-draw compute nodes from the same unit without adapter hassle. The VP6N32A0 connects via a NEMA L6-30P plug, which is standard for 208V branch circuits in colocation and enterprise machine rooms.

Unlike basic metered PDUs that only show you total inlet current, the VP6N32A0 delivers outlet-level monitoring of current, voltage, and power — meaning you can track individual device consumption in real time, catch overloads before they become outages, and validate load balancing across your dual-corded infrastructure. An integrated LCD display gives you at-a-glance readings without needing to open a browser, while the onboard Ethernet port feeds live telemetry into your NMS or DCIM platform.

Key Features

• 24 Combination C13/C19 Outlets: The outlet mix handles both standard 1U/2U servers (C13) and higher-draw devices like blade chassis PSUs or high-end storage (C19) — you're not forced to add adapters or buy a second PDU when you add a dense compute node. With 24 receptacles in a horizontal footprint, this unit fits cleanly in a 0U toolless bracket across most mid- and full-depth two-post or four-post racks in your server rack environment.
• 30A / 208V / 4.9kW Capacity: At 4.9kW continuous, this PDU handles a densely loaded 42U rack comfortably at average server draw levels. The NEMA L6-30P plug mates directly to 208V 30A branch circuits common in enterprise colo and on-premise data centers — no step-down transformer, no additional hardware.
• Outlet-Level Current, Voltage, and Power Monitoring: Per-outlet metering is the key differentiator over basic inlet-only PDUs. You can identify which device is drawing anomalous current, prove capacity compliance for audits, and detect subtle load drift on individual outlets before it cascades. This level of granularity is what DCIM and BMS platforms expect when they pull SNMP data from power distribution infrastructure.
• SNMP v1/v2c/v3 + Modbus TCP + Full Protocol Stack: The VP6N32A0 speaks SNMP v3 (with authentication and encryption), Modbus TCP, RADIUS, LDAP, TACACS+, Syslog, and SSH — meaning it drops cleanly into enterprise environments with existing AAA infrastructure and network monitoring stacks. IPv4 and IPv6 dual-stack support future-proofs your management network without reconfiguration.
• HTTPS / SSH Management with LDAP, RADIUS, and TACACS+: Remote access is encrypted by default. LDAP and RADIUS integration means PDU login ties to your existing directory — no local accounts to manage per unit. TACACS+ support satisfies stricter network-access-control policies common in financial, healthcare, and government facilities.
• LCD Display: The onboard LCD lets a technician read load data during physical inspections without needing a laptop or phone — reduces mean-time-to-identify during on-site triage. Paired with LED indicators, the unit communicates fault states visually even before an SNMP alert reaches the NOC.
• 3m (approximately 10ft) Power Cord: The 3-meter cable gives enough slack to route cleanly from a mid-rack PDU mount to a floor-level power strip or overhead busway without straining the connection — a detail that matters in high-density rows where cable management directly affects airflow.
• Single RJ-45 Ethernet + USB + Serial Port: One Ethernet management port keeps the PDU on your out-of-band network. The USB port supports local management and firmware updates. The serial port provides a last-resort console path if the network management interface is unreachable — important for out-of-band access strategies in hardened data center designs.
• 50/60 Hz, 200–240V Input Range: The 200–240V input tolerance means this unit works across North American 208V facilities and international 220/230V environments without modification — useful if you operate racks across multiple sites with slightly different utility standards.

Integration and Compatibility

The VP6N32A0 integrates with DCIM platforms and network management systems via SNMP v1/v2c/v3 and Modbus TCP. The supported protocol stack — DHCP, NTP, SMTP for alerts, Syslog for event logging, and RSTP for network resilience — covers the full set of requirements for enterprise-grade power infrastructure monitoring. LDAP and RADIUS support means you can push user authentication to your existing directory services rather than managing PDU credentials locally. For deployments running TACACS+ for network device AAA, the VP6N32A0 supports that as well, making it consistent with your switch and router access-control policies. The data center infrastructure management integration path is straightforward: point your NMS at the Ethernet port, configure SNMP community strings or v3 credentials, and outlet-level data begins populating immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What outlets does the VP6N32A0 provide and how many?

A: The VP6N32A0 includes 24 combination outlets — a mix of IEC C13 and IEC C19 receptacles — allowing you to power standard 1U servers as well as higher-draw devices like blade chassis power supplies from the same unit.

Q: What is the input power specification for the VP6N32A0?

A: The VP6N32A0 uses a NEMA L6-30P plug, rated at 30A, 208V (200–240V range), 4.9kW, compatible with standard 208V 30A branch circuits in enterprise and colocation environments. Input frequency is 50/60 Hz.

Q: Does the VP6N32A0 support SNMP v3?

A: Yes. The VP6N32A0 supports SNMP v1, v2c, and v3, along with Modbus TCP, RADIUS, LDAP, TACACS+, SSH, HTTPS, Syslog, SMTP, NTP, DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, and RSTP — a full enterprise protocol stack for network management integration.

Q: Is outlet-level monitoring available on the VP6N32A0, or only inlet-level?

A: Outlet-level monitoring is the core feature of this unit. The VP6N32A0 monitors current, voltage, and power at the individual outlet level — not just at the PDU inlet — giving you per-device visibility across all 24 receptacles.

Q: What is the mounting orientation for the VP6N32A0?

A: The VP6N32A0 is a horizontal-mount PDU with a 0U rack profile, designed to mount across the front or rear of a standard rack using toolless or bracket-based attachment without consuming rack unit (U) space.

Q: Does the VP6N32A0 support remote user authentication via directory services?

A: Yes. The unit supports LDAP, RADIUS, and TACACS+ for remote authentication, allowing PDU access to be managed through your existing enterprise AAA infrastructure rather than via local accounts.

Karl Wilson

The VP6N32A0 is the PDU I reach for when a client needs outlet-level accountability in a 208V single-phase rack — specifically the combination of C13 and C19 receptacles on a single 30A / 4.9kW horizontal unit. That outlet mix eliminates the common workaround of running two separate PDUs when a rack has both standard 1U servers and a blade chassis drawing 16A+ per PSU. The combination format handles both cleanly.

Technical Highlights:

• Outlet-Level Monitoring (Current, Voltage, Power): Most deployments I see use inlet-only metered PDUs and then wonder why DCIM dashboards show rack-level data but can't pinpoint which device caused a trip. The VP6N32A0 fixes that — per-outlet telemetry across all 24 receptacles means your NMS can alert on a single misbehaving device, not just a branch circuit.
• SNMP v3 + Modbus TCP + TACACS+: The protocol depth here is genuine enterprise grade. SNMP v3 with auth/encryption, Modbus TCP for DCIM integration, TACACS+ for AAA — this PDU fits into the same access-control framework as your network gear, which matters in regulated environments where every management touchpoint needs audit logging.
• 200–240V Input Tolerance: The 200–240V range on the NEMA L6-30P input is genuinely useful for operators running racks across multiple sites. North American 208V colo and on-premise facilities both work without modification; international 220/230V sites too. You're not buying a site-specific PDU.

Deployment Considerations:

• The horizontal 0U form factor mounts at the top or bottom rail of a standard rack. Confirm your rack's horizontal mounting rail depth and clearance before ordering — particularly in shallow 24-inch depth cabinets where the 3m cord needs to route without kinking near the rear panel.
• One Ethernet management port means this PDU sits on a single management VLAN. If your policy requires dual-homed out-of-band access, plan accordingly — the serial port provides a fallback console path, but there is no second NIC for redundant management connectivity.

For colocation tenants running dual-corded server deployments where each PDU leg needs per-outlet metering for capacity planning and chargeback reporting, the VP6N32A0 delivers the granularity that makes those workflows actually work — without requiring a higher-cost switched PDU when switching is not the requirement.