Vertiv VP6N30AJ Monitored Outlet-Level 3-Phase Vertical PDU 30A 17.2kW
Overview
The Vertiv VP6N30AJ is a 0U vertical rack PDU built for high-density data center cabinets and server rooms where granular power visibility matters. Running on a 30A, 200–240V / 346–415V WYE three-phase input via an NEMA L22-30P plug, it delivers up to 17.2kW of capacity across 48 C13 outlets — enough headroom for fully loaded compute or storage chassis without mid-cycle capacity surprises. Outlet-level monitoring means you're not guessing which circuits are stressed; you're watching current, power, voltage, and temperature on every branch in real time.
The vertical form factor eliminates the 1U or 2U overhead that horizontal PDUs consume per rack. In high-density deployments where rack units are scarce real estate, that trade is straightforward. The black aluminum profile mounts along the interior rail of a standard cabinet and ships with a 3-meter input cord — enough reach for most raised-floor or overhead busway installations without an extension.
Key Features
- Three-Phase 17.2kW Input Capacity: A 30A NEMA L22-30P plug feeds a 200–240/346–415V WYE three-phase circuit, delivering up to 17.2kW total. Three-phase distribution balances load across all phases, reducing neutral current and improving overall cabinet efficiency compared to single-phase equivalents at the same amperage.
- 48 C13 Outlets with Outlet-Level Monitoring: Each of the 48 IEC C13 outlets is individually monitored for current and power draw. You can identify a runaway server, a failing PSU, or a load imbalance at the outlet level without pulling a port analyzer or rebooting anything — the VP6N30AJ surfaces that data over the network continuously.
- Dual RJ-45 Ethernet + Daisy-Chain: Two onboard Ethernet ports support redundant network connections or daisy-chaining multiple PDUs under a single IP segment. In large deployments with dozens of PDUs per row, daisy-chaining reduces switch port consumption significantly — one VLAN segment can handle an entire cabinet row.
- SNMP v1/v2c/v3 + Full Protocol Stack: The VP6N30AJ communicates over DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, IPv4/IPv6, LDAP, NTP, RADIUS, RSTP, SSH, SMTP, SNMP (all three versions), Syslog, TACACS+, and Modbus TCP. SNMP v3 provides authenticated, encrypted polling for environments with compliance requirements. Syslog integration feeds power events into existing SIEM or DCIM platforms without custom agents.
- Temperature and Voltage Monitoring: Beyond current and power, the unit reports temperature and voltage — relevant for mixed-load cabinets where thermal density or incoming voltage quality varies. Catching a brownout or cabinet hotspot in the monitoring dashboard beats finding it in a post-incident report.
- LED Indicators + Reset Button: Onboard LED status indicators provide at-a-glance circuit health without opening a laptop. The hardware reset button is accessible from the front rail for recovery scenarios where the management network is unreachable.
- USB Port for Local Management: A single USB port supports local firmware updates or configuration bootstrapping — useful during initial commissioning or when out-of-band access is unavailable.
- IPv6 and Modern Auth Protocols: Native IPv6 support and TACACS+ / RADIUS / LDAP authentication mean the VP6N30AJ integrates into enterprise identity management infrastructure. Facilities teams don't need a separate credential silo for PDU access.
Integration and Compatibility
The VP6N30AJ supports power distribution integration via Modbus TCP alongside SNMP, making it compatible with most enterprise Vertiv DCIM platforms and third-party tools like Nlyte, Sunbird dcTrack, and any Modbus-capable BMS. The dual Ethernet ports and daisy-chain capability align with structured rack infrastructure deployments where per-cabinet network port budgets are constrained.
The NEMA L22-30P input plug is the correct connector for three-phase 30A WYE circuits — confirm your PDU whip or floor outlet matches this configuration before ordering. The IEC C13 outlet standard accommodates the vast majority of server, switch, and storage PSU cords without adapters. If your equipment uses C19 connectors (typically 16A or higher draw), review outlet compatibility before installation — C19 loads require a C20-outlet PDU variant.
Review your UPS output configuration to verify three-phase WYE delivery at the correct voltage range (200–240V phase-to-neutral / 346–415V phase-to-phase) before wiring. Mismatched UPS output topology is the most common commissioning error on three-phase PDU deployments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What input plug does the VP6N30AJ use?
A: The VP6N30AJ uses a NEMA L22-30P input plug, designed for three-phase 30A WYE circuits at 200–240V / 346–415V. Confirm your power whip or floor PDU outlet matches this configuration before installation.
Q: How many outlets does the VP6N30AJ provide and what type are they?
A: The VP6N30AJ provides 48 IEC C13 outlets. C13 is the standard server and networking equipment connector, compatible with the C14 power cords shipped with most rack-mount servers, switches, and storage arrays.
Q: Can multiple VP6N30AJ units be managed from a single IP address?
A: Yes. The VP6N30AJ includes two RJ-45 Ethernet ports and supports daisy-chaining, allowing multiple units to share network connectivity. This reduces switch port consumption in large row deployments.
Q: What power parameters does the VP6N30AJ monitor at the outlet level?
A: The unit monitors current, power, voltage, and temperature — all at the outlet level. This provides granular visibility into per-outlet load, enabling proactive capacity management and fault isolation without additional metering hardware.
Q: What management protocols does the VP6N30AJ support?
A: Supported protocols include SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Modbus TCP, HTTPS, SSH, SMTP, Syslog, LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+, NTP, DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, and RSTP. This covers polling, alerting, authentication federation, and time synchronization for enterprise DCIM and SIEM integration.
Q: Does the VP6N30AJ take up rack unit space?
A: No. The VP6N30AJ is a 0U vertical PDU that mounts along the interior rail of a standard rack cabinet, preserving all horizontal rack units for active equipment.
The VP6N30AJ is the unit I reach for when a customer is building a high-density three-phase cabinet row and needs outlet-level telemetry without deploying a separate metering layer. The 48 C13 outlets on a 17.2kW / 30A three-phase WYE feed covers most fully loaded 42U cabinets — and the dual RJ-45 with daisy-chain means you're not burning a switch port per PDU in a 20-cabinet row.
Technical Highlights:
- Outlet-Level Monitoring (Current, Power, Voltage, Temperature): Per-outlet granularity lets you catch a PSU drawing 20% over spec before it becomes a hardware failure. Temperature monitoring at the outlet level is less common at this price tier — useful for mixed thermal-density cabinets.
- SNMP v3 + Modbus TCP: SNMP v3 provides authenticated, encrypted polling — required in PCI-DSS and HIPAA environments where v1/v2c plaintext is non-compliant. Modbus TCP opens integration paths with BMS and DCIM platforms that don't speak SNMP natively.
- 17.2kW / 30A Three-Phase Input via NEMA L22-30P: Three-phase distribution across 48 outlets reduces per-phase load variance. A 17.2kW ceiling handles four to six fully loaded 2U servers per phase leg without derating concerns on most compute configurations.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify upstream circuit configuration before commissioning — the NEMA L22-30P requires a true WYE three-phase source at 200–240V phase-to-neutral (346–415V phase-to-phase). A delta source at the same amperage will not match.
- The 48 outlets are all C13 — if your cabinet includes any high-draw devices using C19 cords (16A+), plan for a mixed-outlet PDU or a supplemental unit. C19-to-C13 adapters are generally not recommended for sustained high-load circuits.
This PDU fits cleanly into colocation builds and enterprise data halls where three-phase power is already distributed to the cabinet level and the operations team wants per-outlet accountability in their DCIM dashboard — not just branch-circuit summaries.
