Vertiv Rpdu Monitored Outlet Level EC 60A 208V Delta 17.2KW Vertical (24) Locking - VP6N60A2

Vertiv VP6N60A2 Outlet-Level Monitored Vertical PDU 60A 208V 17.2kW

Overview

The Vertiv VP6N60A2 is a 0U vertical rack PDU engineered for high-density data center and server room deployments where granular power visibility at the individual outlet matters. Rated at 60A / 208V three-phase delta with a 17.2kW capacity, it fits vertically in the rear channel of standard 42U cabinets, keeping valuable rack unit space clear for compute and storage. If you're managing cabinet power budgets across a dense colocation row or a campus IDF with mixed high-draw servers and network gear, this is the unit to evaluate.

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Key Features

• Outlet-Level Current and Power Monitoring: Each outlet is monitored independently for current, power, voltage, and temperature — not just the inlet. That granularity lets you track exactly which server is drawing what, catch a runaway VM host before it trips a breaker, and produce per-tenant billing data in a colo environment. Most basic monitored PDUs measure only at the branch or inlet; outlet-level is a meaningful step up for capacity planning.
• 60A / 208V Three-Phase Delta, 17.2kW Capacity: The IEC 60309 power plug feeds three-phase power distributed across the outlet bank. At 17.2kW usable capacity, this unit handles high-density blade chassis, GPU servers, or storage arrays that would overwhelm a single-phase 20A PDU. Three-phase distribution also smooths the load across all three legs, reducing the risk of leg imbalance that triggers upstream circuit protection.
• 36 C13 Outlets, 24 with Locking Retention: All outlets are IEC C13 coupler type — the universal format for 1U/2U servers and network gear. The 24 locking outlets prevent accidental cord pull, critical in high-traffic environments where technicians are working adjacent cabinets. Locking connectors eliminate the class of outage caused by a cord snag during maintenance.
• Dual RJ-45 Ethernet Ports: Two independent network interfaces give you options for primary/secondary network connections or for daisy-chaining management traffic without consuming additional switch ports. For large cabinet rows, daisy-chain capable PDUs reduce the switch port overhead of PDU management infrastructure substantially.
• Daisy-Chain Support: The VP6N60A2 supports daisy-chaining, so multiple PDUs in the same cabinet row share a single IP address. In a 20-cabinet deployment, that's 20 fewer management IPs to provision and 20 fewer switch ports consumed — a real operational simplification at scale.
• Protocol Depth — SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Modbus TCP, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP: The management stack covers every enterprise integration pattern. SNMP v3 provides authenticated and encrypted polling for any NMS (DCIM, PRTG, Nagios, SolarWinds). Modbus TCP opens integration with building management systems and DCIM platforms that speak industrial protocols. RADIUS and TACACS+ mean PDU authentication slots into your existing AAA infrastructure — no local credential sprawl across hundreds of PDUs.
• IPv4 and IPv6 Dual-Stack: Native IPv6 support means the VP6N60A2 won't become a technical debt item in networks transitioning away from IPv4. DHCP, NTP, SMTP, Syslog, and RSTP round out the protocol suite for automated provisioning, time sync, alerting, and network resilience.
• USB Port for Local Management: The single USB port enables local console access or firmware updates without requiring network connectivity — useful during initial commissioning or when isolating a management network issue.
• LED Display and Indicators: The onboard LED display surfaces real-time load and status at a glance during physical cabinet inspections, without requiring a laptop or NMS login. LED indicators confirm outlet and unit status for fast triage during incidents.
• Reset Button: A dedicated reset button enables recovery from configuration issues without a full power cycle, preserving uptime on the connected load while restoring PDU management access.
• 3-Meter Input Cord: The 3m cord provides enough reach for most standard cabinet-to-floor PDU or overhead busway installations without requiring a custom cord length or an additional extension.

Integration and Compatibility

The VP6N60A2 integrates with DCIM platforms, building management systems, and enterprise NMS environments through its broad power management protocol stack. SNMP v3 with traps, Syslog, and SMTP notifications feed directly into monitoring pipelines. Modbus TCP targets BMS and DCIM integration without middleware translation. LDAP, RADIUS, and TACACS+ authentication align with enterprise identity infrastructure — useful when enforcing role-based access control across a large PDU fleet.

For colocation operators, the outlet-level metering and per-outlet on/off switching (where supported by firmware) support tenant-level power accountability. Pair with a compatible network management platform that supports SNMP v3 for full automated alerting on outlet-level thresholds.

The dual Ethernet and daisy-chain architecture is designed for large cabinet deployments — review your switch port allocation and IP management plan before deploying at scale, as the daisy-chain topology reduces IP requirements but introduces a single point of failure for the chain if the primary PDU loses network connectivity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input plug does the VP6N60A2 use?

A: The VP6N60A2 uses an IEC 60309 power plug, which is standard for three-phase 60A commercial and data center power connections. Verify your floor PDU or busway tap is equipped with the matching IEC 60309 receptacle before ordering.

Q: Does the VP6N60A2 monitor at the outlet level or only at the PDU inlet?

A: Outlet-level monitoring is a core feature of the VP6N60A2 — it tracks current, power, voltage, and temperature per outlet, not just at the inlet. This is what distinguishes it from basic metered PDUs and enables per-device power accounting.

Q: How many outlets does the VP6N60A2 have, and what type are they?

A: The VP6N60A2 provides 36 IEC C13 coupler outlets. Of those, 24 are locking outlets that retain the power cord to prevent accidental disconnection.

Q: Does the VP6N60A2 support SNMP v3?

A: Yes. The supported network protocols include SNMP v1, v2c, and v3, along with Modbus TCP, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, HTTPS, SSH, Syslog, SMTP, NTP, DHCP, RSTP, IPv4, and IPv6.

Q: Can multiple VP6N60A2 units be daisy-chained?

A: Yes, the VP6N60A2 supports daisy-chaining, which allows multiple PDUs to share a single network connection and IP address. This simplifies IP address management and reduces switch port consumption in large cabinet row deployments.

Q: What is the mounting orientation of the VP6N60A2?

A: The VP6N60A2 is a 0U vertical PDU designed to mount in the rear vertical channel of a standard rack cabinet, preserving all rack unit space for equipment.

Ted Perry

The VP6N60A2 is one of the more capable outlet-level monitored PDUs in this power class — the combination of 60A three-phase input, 17.2kW capacity, and per-outlet current and power metering at 36 C13 outlets puts it squarely in the high-density enterprise and colocation tier. What I find most practical about this unit for large deployments is the dual Ethernet plus daisy-chain architecture: in a 20-cabinet row, you can manage the entire row through a fraction of the switch ports you'd need if each PDU had a standalone IP.

Technical Highlights:

• Outlet-Level Monitoring (Current, Power, Voltage, Temperature): Full four-parameter visibility per outlet — not just per branch. This is the spec that matters for colo billing, capacity planning, and proactive threshold alerting before you trip a 60A breaker.
• SNMP v3 + Modbus TCP Protocol Stack: SNMP v3 with authentication and encryption feeds any enterprise NMS without deploying a separate security overlay. Modbus TCP opens a direct path to DCIM and building management systems that won't speak SNMP — genuinely useful in mixed IT/OT data center environments.
• RADIUS / TACACS+ / LDAP Authentication: PDU access management through your existing AAA infrastructure eliminates local credential management across a large PDU fleet — a security and operational win at scale.

Deployment Considerations:

• The IEC 60309 input plug requires a matching 60A three-phase receptacle at the floor or overhead busway tap — confirm your power infrastructure before the unit ships, as field-modifying the input cord is not a standard commissioning task.
• Daisy-chaining simplifies IP management but introduces a dependency: if the primary PDU in the chain loses its network interface, all downstream PDUs in that chain lose remote management access. Plan your daisy-chain segments so a single failure doesn't black out management for an entire cabinet row.

The VP6N60A2 is the right call for high-density colocation cabinets, enterprise HPC rows, and any deployment where per-outlet power accountability, enterprise AAA integration, and deep protocol support need to coexist in a 0U vertical form factor.