Vertiv Rpdu Monitored Outlet Level EC 30A 208V Delta 8.6KW Horizontal (24) Combin - VP6N32A3

Vertiv VP6N32A3 Monitored Outlet-Level 3-Phase Horizontal PDU

Overview

The Vertiv VP6N32A3 is a 30A, 208V delta three-phase monitored PDU delivering 8.6kW of managed power across 24 mixed C13/C19 outlets in a horizontal 0U rack form factor. Designed for high-density power distribution environments — colocation cages, enterprise compute rows, and dense server deployments — this unit gives operations teams per-outlet visibility into current, voltage, and power draw without requiring a separate power monitoring appliance. If you're running mixed server and storage loads in the same rack, the combination of C13 and C19 receptacles means one PDU can handle both standard 1U servers and higher-draw storage arrays or GPU nodes without adapters.

Key Features

• Outlet-Level Monitoring (Current, Power, Voltage): Each outlet reports real-time current, power, and voltage — not just bank-level aggregates. That means you can pinpoint exactly which slot is drawing an unexpected load spike before it trips a breaker, rather than hunting through a full rack after the fact.
• 24 Mixed C13/C19 Outlets: The 24-outlet configuration includes both C13 and C19 receptacles, so you can populate the PDU with 1U rack servers on C13 ports and connect higher-wattage storage controllers, large switches, or UPS bypass modules on C19 ports — no plug adapters needed, and no wasted capacity.
• 30A / 208V Delta Input (NEMA L15-30P): The L15-30P plug mates with standard 30A three-phase PDU circuits commonly provisioned in colocation and enterprise data halls. Running 208V delta at 30A delivers up to 8.6kW usable — enough headroom for a fully loaded 42U rack of mid-density servers without splitting across two PDUs.
• Three-Phase Input: Three-phase distribution balances load across all three legs, reducing per-phase current and lowering the risk of single-phase overloads that can trip branch circuits. Critical in high-density rows where phase imbalance is a common maintenance issue.
• SNMP v1/v2c/v3 + Modbus TCP: SNMP v3 provides authenticated, encrypted polling for integration with enterprise NMS platforms (SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, and similar). Modbus TCP extends compatibility to building management and DCIM platforms — useful when the data center team and facilities team use different monitoring stacks.
• Full Protocol Suite (HTTPS, SSH, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP): HTTPS and SSH lock down the management interface in transit. RADIUS and TACACS+ allow centralized authentication against existing AAA infrastructure, so PDU access follows the same credential lifecycle as your network gear — no local password sprawl across dozens of PDUs. LDAP integrates with Active Directory for role-based access.
• IPv4 and IPv6 Dual-Stack: Native IPv6 support means the VP6N32A3 can be managed on modern dual-stack networks without NAT workarounds — relevant for organizations running IPv6-forward data center segments or complying with federal IPv6 mandates.
• LED Display: The onboard LED provides local readout of load and status without requiring a laptop or network connection — useful during initial commissioning or when network management is unavailable during an outage.
• 1x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1x Serial, 1x USB: The RJ-45 port handles all IP-based management. The serial port provides out-of-band console access for recovery scenarios where the network interface is unreachable. The USB port supports firmware updates or local data export without pulling the unit.
• 3m Power Cord: The 3-meter cable provides enough reach to connect to floor-mounted or mid-row power panels without extension cables, reducing a common point of failure in PDU installations.
• NTP + Syslog + SMTP Alerting: NTP keeps event timestamps accurate across all managed PDUs in a fleet. Syslog forwards events to your SIEM or log aggregator. SMTP alerting sends direct email notifications on threshold breaches without requiring a separate monitoring agent.

Integration and Compatibility

The Vertiv power distribution lineup integrates with DCIM platforms via SNMP v1/v2c/v3 and Modbus TCP, covering both IT-side NMS tools and OT-side building management systems. The supported protocol stack — DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, NTP, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, RSTP, SSH, SMTP, Syslog — mirrors what enterprise network and security teams expect from managed infrastructure. RSTP support means the unit can participate in redundant management network topologies without creating bridging loops. For teams deploying managed PoE or data switches in the same row, the VP6N32A3's per-outlet monitoring data can be correlated with switch port utilization to build a complete per-rack power and bandwidth picture. Input is rated 200–240V at 50/60 Hz, accommodating both 60Hz North American facilities and 50Hz international data halls with the same unit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What power plug does the VP6N32A3 use, and what circuit does it require?

A: The VP6N32A3 ships with a NEMA L15-30P plug, which requires a dedicated 30A three-phase circuit. This is a standard provisioning in colocation and enterprise data halls running 208V delta distribution.

Q: Does the VP6N32A3 support SNMP v3 for encrypted management?

A: Yes. The unit supports SNMP v1, v2c, and v3. SNMP v3 provides authenticated and encrypted polling, suitable for integration with enterprise NMS platforms and meeting security requirements that prohibit unencrypted SNMP v1/v2c traffic on production networks.

Q: Can the VP6N32A3 integrate with RADIUS or Active Directory for access control?

A: Yes. The unit supports RADIUS, TACACS+, and LDAP, allowing centralized authentication against existing AAA infrastructure or Active Directory. This eliminates per-device local credentials and aligns PDU access management with your broader network security policy.

Q: What outlet types are available on the VP6N32A3?

A: The VP6N32A3 provides 24 outlets in a mix of C13 and C19 receptacles. C13 handles standard 1U server power supplies; C19 accommodates higher-wattage devices such as storage arrays, large switches, and GPU nodes.

Q: What monitoring parameters does the VP6N32A3 track?

A: The unit monitors current, power, and voltage at the outlet level — not just at the PDU or branch level. This per-outlet granularity lets operations teams identify specific devices drawing unexpected loads without relying on bank-level aggregates.

Q: Is the VP6N32A3 compatible with IPv6 networks?

A: Yes. The VP6N32A3 supports both IPv4 and IPv6, making it suitable for dual-stack data center networks and environments with IPv6 requirements.

Jerry Tildsen

The VP6N32A3 sits in a specific and useful slot in Vertiv's managed PDU lineup: it gives you genuine outlet-level monitoring — current, power, and voltage per socket — on a 30A three-phase 208V delta input, which is exactly the circuit type you see most in mid-density colocation rows and enterprise compute builds. Most operators stepping up from basic metered PDUs are surprised how much operational clarity you get when you can see individual outlet load rather than just bank totals.

Technical Highlights:

• Outlet-Level Monitoring: Current, power, and voltage per outlet — not per bank — means you can correlate load data with specific devices in your CMDB rather than guessing which server in a 12-outlet bank is drawing the anomalous current.
• SNMP v3 + Modbus TCP: SNMP v3 with authentication and encryption satisfies most enterprise security policies for in-band management. Modbus TCP is the protocol that lets this unit talk to DCIM and building management platforms that don't speak SNMP — a practical necessity in facilities where IT and facilities ops use separate monitoring stacks.
• RADIUS / TACACS+ / LDAP: Centralized AAA means PDU credentials rotate with your standard identity lifecycle. In a 20-PDU deployment, local credential management is an operational liability — this removes it.

Deployment Considerations:

• The NEMA L15-30P plug requires a 30A three-phase circuit. Confirm your whips are provisioned for L15-30P before ordering — some colocation facilities run L21-30 or L22-30 on three-phase circuits, which are mechanically incompatible despite similar amperage ratings.
• The unit is horizontal 0U mounting, so plan for a dedicated PDU mounting rail or side-mount bracket in the rack. This is not a vertical PDU — it occupies a different physical space in the cabinet than zero-U vertical units, which matters in fully populated racks where cable management is already tight.

The VP6N32A3 is the right call for enterprise data center rows and colocation deployments where per-outlet power telemetry feeds into a DCIM or NMS platform via SNMP v3 — specifically when the facility runs 208V delta three-phase distribution and you need a single PDU to handle both standard server loads on C13 and higher-draw storage or network gear on C19 without outlet adapters.