Vertiv Rpdu Monitored Outlet Level EC 30A 240/415V WYE 17.2KW Horizontal (12) COM - VP6N31A5

Vertiv VP6N31A5 Three-Phase Monitored Outlet-Level Horizontal PDU

Overview

The Vertiv VP6N31A5 is a horizontal, outlet-level monitored rack PDU rated at 30A / 17.2kW on a three-phase 200–240 / 346–415V WYE input. It ships with 12 AC outlets (a mix of C13 and C19 couplers), a 3-meter power cord terminated with an IEC 60309 plug, and a full-featured network controller that reports current, voltage, and power at the outlet level via SNMP v3, HTTPS, Modbus TCP, and more. If your data center or industrial enclosure runs high-density three-phase distribution and needs per-outlet telemetry without a separate monitoring appliance, the VP6N31A5 is built for that job.

Key Features

• Outlet-Level Monitoring (Current, Voltage, Power): Each outlet reports real-time current, voltage, and wattage — not just aggregate inlet draw. That granularity lets you catch a runaway load or a failing PSU at the device level before it trips a breaker, which matters when you're managing a dense row of servers or network gear.
• Three-Phase 200–240 / 346–415V WYE Input: Accepting both 240V single-phase-equivalent and 415V WYE three-phase inputs at 50 or 60 Hz means the VP6N31A5 integrates cleanly into European, Middle Eastern, and international data center facilities without a step-down transformer. The 17.2kW capacity at full 30A load gives you headroom for high-density compute racks.
• 12 AC Outlets — C13 and C19 Mix: C19 outlets handle the high-current PSUs on servers and storage arrays (up to ~16A each); C13 outlets cover networking gear, 1U appliances, and KVM switches. Having both outlet types on a single PDU eliminates the need for C19-to-C13 adapters scattered through your cabling.
• IEC 60309 Power Plug, 3m Cord: The industrial IEC 60309 input connector mates directly to the facility whips found in colocation cages and purpose-built data halls — no aftermarket plug adapters required. The 3-meter cord length gives you routing flexibility between the PDU and the overhead or underfloor power feed.
• Enterprise Protocol Stack — SNMP v3, HTTPS, Modbus TCP, and More: The built-in network controller speaks DHCP, HTTP, HTTPS, IPv4, IPv6, LDAP, NTP, RADIUS, RSTP, SSH, SMTP, SNMP (v1/v2c/v3), Syslog, TACACS+, and Modbus TCP. That list covers virtually every DCIM, BMS, and SCADA integration pattern you'll encounter. SNMP v3 with LDAP/RADIUS/TACACS+ authentication means you can slot the VP6N31A5 directly into your existing AAA infrastructure rather than managing per-device credentials.
• LED Display + LED Indicators: A front-panel LED display provides at-a-glance load status without requiring a laptop or SNMP walk — useful during initial commissioning and routine rack walks. LED indicators supplement the display for fault and connectivity state.
• Connectivity — RJ-45, USB, Serial: One RJ-45 Ethernet port handles all IP-based management. One USB port supports firmware updates or local configuration. One serial port enables out-of-band console access when the network path is down — a non-negotiable in lights-out facilities where you can't dispatch a tech for every issue.
• 0U Horizontal Mounting: The horizontal form factor mounts in a standard 1U (or appropriate) rack position. In a fully loaded 42U cabinet, keeping the PDU in-rack rather than zero-U vertical preserves the side-rail space for cable management or additional equipment.

Integration and Compatibility

The VP6N31A5's Modbus TCP support makes it a native fit for building management systems and industrial SCADA environments that don't use SNMP — common in manufacturing, utilities, and campus infrastructure projects. The RSTP support means you can connect it into a redundant network topology without introducing a bridging loop. SMTP and Syslog integration routes alerts directly into your NOC ticketing system or SIEM. For DCIM platforms that poll via SNMP v3, the controller exposes per-outlet OIDs for current, voltage, and power — check Vertiv's MIB documentation to confirm the OID map against your specific DCIM before deployment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input voltage and phase configuration does the VP6N31A5 require?

A: The VP6N31A5 accepts three-phase WYE input at 200–240V or 346–415V, 50 or 60 Hz, via an IEC 60309 plug on a 3-meter cord. It is not designed for single-phase 120V North American circuits.

Q: How many outlets does the VP6N31A5 have, and what types?

A: It provides 12 AC outlets combining C13 and C19 IEC coupler types. C19 outlets support higher-current server and storage PSUs; C13 outlets handle standard 1U networking and appliance loads.

Q: What protocols does the VP6N31A5 support for DCIM or SCADA integration?

A: The built-in controller supports SNMP v1/v2c/v3, HTTPS, SSH, Modbus TCP, SMTP, Syslog, LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+, NTP, DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, and RSTP — covering both IT DCIM and OT/BMS integration scenarios.

Q: Does the VP6N31A5 support per-outlet monitoring or only aggregate inlet monitoring?

A: The VP6N31A5 is an outlet-level monitored PDU — it reports current, voltage, and power at each individual outlet, not just at the inlet. This allows per-device load tracking within the rack.

Q: What authentication methods are supported for network management access?

A: The controller supports LDAP, RADIUS, and TACACS+ for centralized AAA integration, plus local authentication. SNMP v3 provides encrypted and authenticated SNMP polling.

Q: What mounting orientation does the VP6N31A5 use?

A: It is a horizontal rack-mount PDU with a 0U rack-space classification, designed to install in a standard rack position rather than a vertical zero-U side-mount configuration.

Marty Allison

The VP6N31A5 is one of the more capable three-phase outlet-level monitored PDUs in Vertiv's horizontal lineup — the combination of a 30A / 17.2kW capacity at 346–415V WYE input and per-outlet current/voltage/power telemetry is specifically what international colocation deployments and industrial data halls need. The 12-outlet count (C13 + C19 mix) is on the leaner side for a high-density rack, so count your device PSU types carefully before committing.

Technical Highlights:

• 17.2kW at 30A Three-Phase: Running at 415V WYE gives you 17.2kW from a 30A circuit — roughly what you'd get from a 60A+ single-phase feed. For racks loaded with dual-PSU servers, that capacity supports 8–10 high-draw 1U/2U servers without approaching the 80% derate threshold.
• Modbus TCP + SNMP v3: Having both Modbus TCP and SNMP v3 in the same controller is uncommon and genuinely useful — it means one PDU can report into both a building automation system (BMS via Modbus) and a DCIM tool (via SNMP) simultaneously without a protocol gateway.
• LDAP / RADIUS / TACACS+ Auth: These three AAA protocols on the management controller mean the VP6N31A5 can integrate into any enterprise identity stack — Active Directory via LDAP, Cisco ISE via RADIUS, or TACACS+ for network device management frameworks — without per-unit local credential management.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm your facility whip is terminated with an IEC 60309 receptacle matching the VP6N31A5's plug before ordering — field re-termination of high-amperage three-phase cords is a commissioning delay you don't want.
• The 12-outlet count suits a lightly loaded three-phase rack or a secondary PDU role in a dual-feed cabinet; for a 20+ device rack, evaluate Vertiv's higher-outlet-count models in the same monitored family to avoid daisy-chain adapters.

The VP6N31A5 fits best in international colocation cages, European data halls, or industrial enclosures where 415V WYE three-phase power is the facility standard, DCIM and BMS integration are both required, and per-outlet load accountability is non-negotiable for capacity planning.