Vertiv Rpdu Monitored Outlet Level EC 30A 208V 4.9KW Vertical (24) Combination C1 - VP6N30AP

Vertiv VP6N30AP Monitored Outlet-Level Vertical PDU, 30A 208V

Overview

The Vertiv VP6N30AP is a 0U vertical rack PDU built for data center operators and IT infrastructure teams who need outlet-level visibility across 24 receptacles without sacrificing rack space. Running on a 30A NEMA L6-30P feed at 200–240V, it delivers 4.9kW of usable capacity across a mix of C13 and C19 combination outlets — the right layout for racks that combine 1U servers with higher-draw storage or network equipment. If you're managing power budgets across dense compute rows, per-outlet current, voltage, and power monitoring means you catch overloads before they become outages, not after.

For integrators deploying Vertiv power distribution across multi-tenant colocation or enterprise data centers, the VP6N30AP fits naturally into environments where outlet-level accountability — charge-back reporting, circuit-level alerting, load-balancing verification — is a hard operational requirement.

Key Features

• 24 Combination C13/C19 Outlets: Each receptacle accepts both IEC C13 and C19 plugs, which means you can mix standard 1U server power cords with the C19 cords common on high-density switches and storage arrays without chasing down the right outlet. No wasted receptacles from fixed-format PDUs.
• Outlet-Level Monitoring (Current, Voltage, Power): Per-outlet telemetry is the core differentiator here. You can set individual outlet thresholds, get SNMP traps or email alerts when a circuit approaches its limit, and pull historical data for capacity planning. Monitoring at the inlet level only tells you when a breaker is about to trip — outlet-level monitoring tells you which device is causing it.
• 30A / 200–240V Input (NEMA L6-30P): The L6-30P plug targets 208V single-phase feeds common in US data centers. At 30A input with an 80% derate, plan for a sustainable 24A / 4.9kW — enough for a fully loaded 42U rack of standard 1U servers, but tight if you're stacking GPU nodes or high-draw storage. Know your load before you order.
• Dual Ethernet (RJ-45) Ports with Daisy-Chain: Two RJ-45 ports support daisy-chaining multiple PDUs on a single network drop. In a high-density row deployment, this eliminates the need to run individual network cables to each PDU — one cable in, data out to the next unit. Reduces switch port consumption and simplifies cable management.
• Protocol Depth — SNMP v1/v2c/v3, LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+, Modbus TCP: The management stack here is enterprise-grade. SNMP v3 with authentication and encryption means you can fold this PDU into your existing NMS (SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios) without opening security exceptions. LDAP/RADIUS/TACACS+ integration means centralized credential management — no per-device local accounts to maintain. Modbus TCP opens the door to BMS integration for facilities teams who manage power as an infrastructure layer.
• IPv4/IPv6 Dual-Stack + HTTPS/SSH: Every management session is encrypted by default. IPv6 support future-proofs the unit for facilities transitioning away from legacy addressing. HTTPS and SSH mean no cleartext credentials traversing the management network.
• LCD Display with LED Indicators: Local status is visible without a laptop. The LCD surfaces current load and status at a glance — useful during physical audits or when network access is unavailable. LED indicators confirm outlet state without opening a browser.
• 0U Vertical Mounting, 3m Cord: Zero rack-unit footprint means the PDU mounts in the vertical channel of a standard open-frame or enclosed rack. The 3-meter power cord gives enough reach to the PDU tap from the raised-floor distribution point without extension cords.
• Syslog, SMTP Alerting, NTP Sync: Syslog output feeds your SIEM or log aggregator for audit trails. SMTP alerts push directly to operations mailboxes without requiring a separate monitoring agent. NTP sync keeps event timestamps consistent across your infrastructure — critical when correlating PDU events with server logs during an incident.

Integration & Compatibility

The VP6N30AP integrates with any SNMP-capable NMS platform via standard MIBs, and its rack PDU management interface supports DCIM platforms that use Modbus TCP for power data ingestion. LDAP, RADIUS, and TACACS+ mean it drops into existing enterprise AAA frameworks without requiring local account sprawl. For facilities teams, the dual-protocol (IPv4/IPv6) management interface and Syslog output align with both IT and OT network requirements. Pair with a compatible UPS upstream to provide both conditioning and monitored distribution in a single power chain. For large deployments, review the data center power planning guide before finalizing circuit counts and PDU quantities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What plug type does the VP6N30AP use, and what circuit does it require?

A: The VP6N30AP uses a NEMA L6-30P plug, which is a 30-amp, 250V locking plug. It requires a dedicated 30A, 208V single-phase circuit — standard in US data centers fed from 3-phase distribution. At 80% derate, plan for a maximum continuous draw of 24A (approximately 4.9kW).

Q: Can the VP6N30AP monitor individual outlet power consumption, or only the total inlet load?

A: The VP6N30AP provides outlet-level monitoring of current, voltage, and power across all 24 outlets — not just aggregate inlet monitoring. This enables per-device load tracking, threshold alerting, and charge-back reporting by outlet.

Q: Does the VP6N30AP support SNMP v3 for secure management?

A: Yes. The VP6N30AP supports SNMP v1, v2c, and v3. SNMP v3 includes authentication and encryption, making it compatible with enterprise NMS platforms that require secure polling without cleartext community strings.

Q: How does daisy-chaining work on the VP6N30AP?

A: The VP6N30AP includes two RJ-45 Ethernet ports that support daisy-chaining multiple PDUs on a single network connection. This allows a row of PDUs to share one switch port, reducing cabling complexity and switch port consumption in high-density deployments.

Q: What outlet types are on the VP6N30AP — C13 or C19?

A: The VP6N30AP has 24 combination outlets that accept both C13 and C19 plugs in each receptacle. This eliminates the need to plan outlet assignments by plug type — any outlet can serve either a standard server C13 cord or a higher-draw C19 device.

Q: Does the VP6N30AP support centralized authentication via LDAP or RADIUS?

A: Yes. The VP6N30AP supports LDAP, RADIUS, and TACACS+ for centralized authentication, eliminating the need to manage local accounts on each PDU individually.

Karl Wilson

The VP6N30AP hits the right specification point for data centers that have moved past inlet-only monitoring and need actual per-outlet accountability — the 24 combination C13/C19 receptacles mean you're not locked into a fixed outlet-type layout, which matters when rack configurations change between refresh cycles. I've seen plenty of deployments where a fixed-format PDU became a constraint the moment someone swapped a 1U server for a 2U storage node with a C19 cord.

Technical Highlights:

• Outlet-Level Monitoring: Current, voltage, and power tracked per outlet — not just at the inlet. At 30A input with a 4.9kW capacity, knowing which of your 24 outlets is drawing 12A versus 2A is the difference between proactive load management and a tripped breaker at 2am.
• Protocol Stack Depth: SNMP v3 with encryption, LDAP/RADIUS/TACACS+ AAA, Modbus TCP for BMS integration, and Syslog output. This isn't a feature list padded for marketing — each one maps to a real operational requirement in enterprise or colo environments.
• Dual RJ-45 with Daisy-Chain: In a 10-cabinet row, daisy-chaining cuts your management switch port requirement from 10 to as few as 1–2. At scale, that's meaningful both in cost and in cable management complexity.

Deployment Considerations:

• The NEMA L6-30P plug requires a 208V single-phase circuit — confirm your floor distribution panel has available 30A breakers at the correct voltage before ordering. This plug does not work on standard 120V NEMA 5-15/5-20 circuits or on 240V NEMA 14-30 feeds common in non-data-center environments.
• At 30A input, the 80% continuous-load derate puts your safe ceiling at 24A. If your rack's current draw is already above 20A, model your headroom carefully — the VP6N30AP is not the right unit for racks approaching 6kW or beyond without upstream circuit upgrades.

This unit is well-suited for colocation deployments where per-tenant outlet-level billing is required, and for enterprise data center rows where facilities and IT teams both need visibility into the same power data — facilities via Modbus TCP to the BMS, IT via SNMP to the NMS, without duplicating infrastructure.