Vertiv Rpdu Monitored Unit Level EC 30A 120/208V WYE 8.6KW Vertical (36) IEC C13 - VP4N30A6

Vertiv VP4N30A6 Monitored 3-Phase Vertical PDU, 30A, 42-Outlet

Overview

The Vertiv VP4N30A6 is a unit-level monitored, three-phase vertical PDU rated at 30A on a 120/208V WYE circuit, delivering up to 8.6kW of managed power across 42 IEC C13 outlets in a standard rack. If you're managing a high-density compute environment — colocation, enterprise data center, or a dense surveillance or networking row — this PDU gives you real-time visibility into current, voltage, power, and temperature at the unit level without the added cost of outlet-level switching you may not need.

The VP4N30A6 connects via a NEMA L21-30P plug, the standard three-phase twist-lock connector found on most PDPs and RPPs in 120/208V WYE-configured facilities. The 3-meter input cord gives you enough reach for most overhead and underfloor cable management schemes without requiring an extension.

Key Features

• 42 IEC C13 Outlets: Thirty-six C13 couplers (plus additional capacity per the nameplate configuration) handle standard IEC-corded 1U and 2U servers, switches, and storage devices. If your environment is standardized on C14 power cords — as most enterprise and colocation deployments are — you wire in directly without adapters.
• Unit-Level Monitoring (Current, Voltage, Power, Temperature): Metering at the PDU input gives you the data you need to track load trends, catch capacity creep before it becomes a problem, and feed energy management platforms. Temperature monitoring via the onboard sensor catches hotspot events before hardware throttles or fails — valuable in high-density rows where airflow is constrained.
• Dual RJ-45 Ethernet Ports with Daisy Chain: Two Ethernet ports support both primary network connection and daisy-chaining to adjacent PDUs, which keeps switch port consumption low across a populated row. Deploying 10 PDUs in a single row? You need two switch ports total, not ten.
• SNMP v1/v2c/v3 + 12 Additional Protocols: SNMP v3 means encrypted, authenticated polling — a real requirement in audited data center environments. The protocol stack also includes HTTPS, SSH, LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+, Modbus TCP, Syslog, and NTP, covering enterprise auth integration, time synchronization, and SCADA/BMS connectivity from a single device.
• IPv4 and IPv6 Support: Dual-stack addressing means the VP4N30A6 integrates into modern network fabrics without additional translation infrastructure. If your facility is mid-migration to IPv6, this PDU is ready.
• LED Display and Indicators: Onboard LED provides local readout of load and status without requiring a laptop or console connection — useful during commissioning and during physical maintenance rounds when you need a quick sanity check.
• Reset Button: Hardware reset accessible on the unit for recovery without pulling the PDU from service — a small detail that matters at 2am during a network incident.
• USB Port: Single USB port supports firmware updates and local configuration without network access — important during initial provisioning before network credentials are assigned.
• Vertical Mounting: Zero-U vertical form factor installs in the side channel of standard open-frame and enclosed racks, preserving all 42U of usable rack space. Horizontal PDUs consume rack units; this one doesn't.
• 50/60 Hz Input Frequency: Supports both North American 60 Hz and international 50 Hz grid frequencies — relevant if you're standardizing equipment across multiple sites in different regions.

Integration and Compatibility

The VP4N30A6 supports DHCP for fast network provisioning and HTTPS/SSH for secure remote management. LDAP, RADIUS, and TACACS+ integration allows centralized authentication against existing enterprise directory infrastructure — no separate credential set to manage. Modbus TCP opens a path to building management systems and DCIM platforms that use industrial protocols. SNMP v3 compatibility means it will integrate with any standards-based NMS, including SolarWinds, PRTG, and Nagios-based stacks. The power distribution line from Vertiv includes a broad range of PDU configurations; the VP4N30A6 sits in the monitored, non-switched tier of the Vertiv PDU catalog — appropriate when visibility matters but per-outlet remote switching is not required. If your rack also runs PoE-powered equipment, pair this with a managed PoE switch for a fully monitored power and network deployment. For facilities planning, consult a power planning guide to size circuits and PDU loading correctly before rack build-out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input plug does the VP4N30A6 use, and what circuit does it require?

A: The VP4N30A6 uses a NEMA L21-30P plug, which requires a three-phase 30A 120/208V WYE circuit. This is a standard configuration in North American data centers. The input cord is 3 meters long.

Q: Does the VP4N30A6 support per-outlet switching or just unit-level monitoring?

A: The VP4N30A6 is a monitored PDU — it provides unit-level metering (current, voltage, power, temperature) but does not include per-outlet remote switching. If you need outlet-level on/off control, you would need a switched or switched+monitored model in the Vertiv lineup.

Q: How many PDUs can I daisy-chain together, and what does that require?

A: The VP4N30A6 supports daisy chaining via its dual RJ-45 Ethernet ports. This allows multiple PDUs to share a single switch port connection, reducing network infrastructure overhead in densely populated rack rows. Consult Vertiv documentation for the maximum daisy-chain depth supported by the firmware version installed.

Q: What network protocols does the VP4N30A6 support for DCIM and NMS integration?

A: The VP4N30A6 supports SNMP v1/v2c/v3, HTTPS, HTTP, SSH, DHCP, NTP, SMTP, Syslog, LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+, RSTP, Modbus TCP, IPv4, and IPv6. This covers virtually all enterprise NMS and DCIM platform integration requirements.

Q: What outlet types are on the VP4N30A6, and how many are there?

A: The VP4N30A6 has 42 IEC C13 outlets total (per the product specification, with 36 C13 couplers called out in the product naming). IEC C13 is the standard connector for server, switch, and storage power cords with C14 plugs — no adapters required for typical data center equipment.

Q: Can the VP4N30A6 be used in international deployments outside North America?

A: The VP4N30A6 accepts 100–120/200–240V WYE input at 50/60 Hz, which covers both North American and international grid frequencies. However, the NEMA L21-30P plug is a North American standard — international deployments would require appropriate input wiring or hardwiring at the facility level.