Vertiv Rpdu Monitored Outlet Level EC 50A 208V Delta 14.4KW Horizontal (12) Combi - VP6N52A0

Vertiv VP6N52A0 Monitored Outlet-Level Horizontal PDU 50A 208V 14.4kW

Overview

The Vertiv VP6N52A0 is a three-phase, horizontal rackmount PDU designed for high-density data center rows and equipment racks where you need granular, per-outlet power visibility without sacrificing input capacity. Rated at 50A/208V Delta with a 14.4kW power envelope and 12 combination C13/C19 outlets, it targets enterprise IT rooms, colocation deployments, and telecom equipment racks running a mix of 1U servers and high-draw appliances. At 0U, it mounts horizontally without consuming any rack unit space you'd rather dedicate to compute. Explore the full Vertiv power distribution lineup or browse the broader power distribution unit category to compare configurations and form factors.

Key Features

• 50A Three-Phase Input, 14.4kW Total Load: A 50A three-phase circuit feeding a single VP6N52A0 gives you up to 14.4kW of usable capacity — enough headroom for a fully populated 42U rack running mixed server and storage loads without splitting power across two smaller PDUs.
• 12 Combination C13/C19 Outlets (Outlet-Level Monitoring): Each of the 12 combo outlets supports both C13 and C19 plug types, so you're not locked into a fixed server-vs.-appliance outlet split. Outlet-level current, voltage, and power monitoring lets you spot imbalanced loads or creeping consumption on any individual device — far more actionable than branch-level data alone.
• 200–240V Input Tolerance, 50/60 Hz: The 200–240V input range covers both domestic 208V Delta feeds and international 220–230V supplies, making the VP6N52A0 practical for facilities where the incoming voltage isn't precisely regulated or for deployments that need hardware consistency across different utility standards.
• LED Display: A front-panel LED display surfaces real-time current, voltage, and power readings locally — useful during initial commissioning or when remote network access isn't available or convenient.
• SNMP v1/v2c/v3 plus HTTPS, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP: The network stack isn't a checkbox — SNMP v3 with authenticated/encrypted traps integrates cleanly into enterprise NMS platforms. RADIUS and TACACS+ mean you're not managing local PDU credentials separately from your existing AAA infrastructure, which matters when you're responsible for dozens of PDUs in a colo or enterprise campus. Pair this with a network management solution for centralized monitoring across all rack-mounted devices.
• Modbus TCP: Modbus TCP support alongside SNMP means the VP6N52A0 can feed data into building management systems and DCIM platforms that speak industrial protocols — relevant in mixed IT/OT environments or when integrating with BMS dashboards that don't natively speak SNMP.
• IPv4 + IPv6 Dual Stack: Native IPv6 support keeps the VP6N52A0 viable in environments actively transitioning away from IPv4-only addressing — no workaround needed for next-generation network segments.
• 1x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1x Serial, 1x USB: The management port trio covers IP-based remote access (RJ-45), out-of-band serial console fallback, and USB for local firmware updates or configuration imports — the combination you want when a remote PDU goes offline and you need recovery options short of a site visit.
• 3m Power Cord: The included 3-meter cord gives enough slack to route cleanly to overhead busway or floor-level power strips without forcing awkward bend radii near the inlet.
• Supported Protocols — NTP, Syslog, SMTP: NTP synchronizes event timestamps across the entire monitoring chain. Syslog and SMTP mean alarm events and threshold breaches route to your centralized log aggregator or directly to an on-call email inbox without requiring a separate agent or polling cycle. For a comprehensive data center deployment guide, see the data center power planning resource.

Integration and Compatibility

The VP6N52A0 integrates with any SNMP-capable NMS (SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, Zabbix) via standard MIB imports, and its HTTPS REST interface supports direct integration into custom DCIM workflows. RADIUS and TACACS+ authentication align with Cisco ISE, FreeRADIUS, and most enterprise AAA deployments. The Modbus TCP interface extends compatibility to Schneider EcoStruxure, Siemens DESIGO, and comparable BMS platforms. For rackmount power accessories including input cords and outlet locks compatible with C13/C19 hardware, confirm inlet specifications before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What outlet types does the VP6N52A0 provide?

A: The VP6N52A0 has 12 combination outlets that accept both C13 and C19 plugs, so a single outlet handles standard 1U server power cords and higher-draw C19 connections without requiring a separate outlet type for each device.

Q: Does the VP6N52A0 support SNMP v3?

A: Yes. The VP6N52A0 supports SNMP v1, v2c, and v3, enabling authenticated and encrypted trap delivery for enterprise NMS platforms that require v3-level security.

Q: Can the VP6N52A0 integrate with RADIUS or TACACS+ for authentication?

A: Yes. Both RADIUS and TACACS+ are supported, allowing you to manage PDU credentials through your existing AAA infrastructure rather than maintaining local accounts on each unit.

Q: What is the maximum load capacity of the VP6N52A0?

A: The VP6N52A0 supports a maximum input of 50A at 200–240V three-phase, yielding up to 14.4kW of available load capacity across its 12 outlets.

Q: Does the VP6N52A0 support Modbus TCP?

A: Yes. Modbus TCP is included in the supported protocol list, enabling integration with building management systems and DCIM platforms that use industrial communication protocols alongside or instead of SNMP.

Q: Is the VP6N52A0 a 0U form factor?

A: Yes. The VP6N52A0 is a 0U horizontal PDU, meaning it mounts inside the rack without consuming any standard rack unit (U) space.

Jerry Tildsen

The VP6N52A0 is the unit I'd spec when a customer needs outlet-level power accountability on a high-density three-phase row — specifically when the rack mix includes both standard C13 server loads and heavier C19-connected storage or GPU nodes on the same PDU. The 50A/208V Delta input handling 14.4kW means you're not playing headroom games at 80% utilization the moment the rack fills out.

Technical Highlights:

• Outlet-Level Monitoring (Current, Voltage, Power): Per-outlet telemetry — not just branch or PDU-total — means you can identify which specific device is drawing unexpectedly or approaching its circuit limit without guessing from aggregated numbers. That's actionable data for capacity planning and incident response.
• SNMP v3 + RADIUS/TACACS+ Auth Stack: The combination of SNMP v3 encrypted traps and enterprise AAA integration (RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP) puts this PDU in a different class for security-conscious deployments. You're not punching holes in your AAA policy to accommodate PDU management.
• Modbus TCP Alongside IP Protocols: Having Modbus TCP available alongside HTTP/HTTPS/SNMP means a single PDU can simultaneously feed your IT NMS and your facilities BMS — no gateway appliance or protocol converter required. That's a real wiring simplification in hybrid IT/OT data hall builds.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm the incoming circuit is wired for 208V Delta three-phase at 50A before installation — the input tolerance runs 200–240V, but a 208V Delta feed is the expected configuration for this SKU. Wiring for a 230V Wye feed is a different circuit design.
• The 12 combination outlets are the full outlet count — there are no additional dedicated C13 or C19 banks, so plan outlet allocation carefully when mixing high-draw C19 appliances with standard C13 1U servers in the same rack.

The VP6N52A0 is the right call for enterprise colocation rows and high-density private data halls where the facilities team needs BMS-level Modbus TCP visibility and the IT team needs SNMP v3 NMS integration — both from a single horizontally-mounted PDU without consuming rack U space.