Vertiv Rpdu Monitored Unit Level EC 30A 120/208V WYE 8.6KW Vertical (36) IEC C13 - VP4N30AR

Vertiv VP4N30AR Monitored 0U Vertical Rack PDU

Overview

The VP4N30AR is a unit-level monitored rack PDU from Vertiv's Geist line, rated at 30A / 8.6 kW on a 120/208V WYE input. Designed for 0U vertical mounting, it fits flush against the side rail of a standard rack without consuming rack unit space — the right choice when every U counts in a dense compute or network cabinet. Input power monitoring at ±1% accuracy gives you real consumption data at the unit level, not estimated draw, which matters when you're managing capacity across a multi-rack deployment. The NEMA L21-30P input plug matches the three-phase WYE feeds common in raised-floor data centers and server rooms built to ASHRAE A2/A3 thermal envelopes — the 60°C high-temperature grade rating accommodates hot-aisle containment installations where ambient temperatures run high.

Compatibility

The VP4N30AR is compatible with any rack infrastructure accepting a 0U vertical PDU and a NEMA L21-30P 30A circuit. Outlet mix — 36 IEC C13, 6 IEC C19, and 2 NEMA 5-20R — covers standard 1U/2U servers (C13), high-draw compute nodes and UPS bypass connections (C19), and legacy North American equipment (5-20R). Color-coded U-Lock receptacles prevent accidental disconnection on C13 and C19 ports. Dual Ethernet ports support daisy-chain deployment across multiple PDUs under a single IP address via IP aggregation, reducing switch port consumption in environments running monitored rack PDUs across dozens of cabinets. The hot-swappable monitoring module means the monitoring device can be replaced without dropping outlet power — useful in 24/7 environments where scheduled downtime for PDU maintenance is impractical. Environmental sensor port supports external temperature and humidity probes for in-cabinet ambient monitoring. TAA compliance qualifies the VP4N30AR for US federal procurement. Review the full Vertiv power distribution catalog for matching in-row and overhead PDU options. For UPS pairing and upstream power protection, see uninterruptible power supplies.

Installation Notes

Input circuit must supply 30A on a NEMA L21-30P receptacle at 120/208V WYE — confirm panel capacity before deployment; at 8.6 kW continuous, derate the circuit to 24A usable per NEC 80% rule on a dedicated 30A breaker. Vertical 0U orientation requires side-mount brackets (verify rack compatibility before ordering). Dual Ethernet ports operate as a pass-through daisy chain; only one IP address is assigned per physical PDU — plan IP addressing accordingly when aggregating multiple units. Operating temperature ceiling of 60°C applies to the PDU itself; ensure the monitoring module's sensor port probe is positioned to measure representative in-cabinet ambient, not exhaust air directly from a server.