Vertiv Rpdu Monitored Unit Level EC 30A 208V 4.9KW Vertical (36) Combination C13/ - VP4N30AM

Vertiv VP4N30AM Monitored Vertical PDU, 30A 208V, 36-Outlet, 0U Rack

Overview

The Vertiv VP4N30AM is a 0U vertical-mount, single-phase monitored rack PDU designed for high-density data center and server room deployments where per-outlet visibility, remote monitoring, and a compact zero-rack-unit footprint all matter. Running at 30A on 208V (NEMA L6-30P input) and delivering up to 4.9kW, this unit provisions 36 combination C13/C19 outlets down a vertical rail — enough to serve a fully loaded 42U cabinet without consuming a single rack unit of equipment space. The VP4N30AM ships with a 3-meter power cord, giving you enough lead length to reach overhead or underfloor busways in most standard rack rows without an extension.

Unlike basic pass-through strips, this PDU reports current, voltage, and power at the unit level via an onboard LED display and over the network — so your facilities and IT teams share a live view of per-cabinet load without walking the floor. A single RJ-45 Ethernet port connects it to your management VLAN; a USB port and serial console round out the local access options.

Key Features

• 36 Combination C13/C19 Outlets: The mixed outlet layout handles both standard IEC C14-connected 1U servers and higher-draw C20-connected equipment (UPS bypass modules, high-wattage switches) from the same vertical strip — you are not locked into one outlet type per cabinet, which matters when your rack mix changes quarter to quarter.
• 30A / 208V / 4.9kW Input (NEMA L6-30P): Sized for a fully loaded compute cabinet on a standard 30A 208V PDU circuit. At 4.9kW capacity, you have headroom for dense 1U servers or a mix of compute and storage without tripping the branch circuit at 80% derate (24A = roughly 5kW at 208V).
• Unit-Level Current, Voltage, and Power Monitoring: The onboard LED readout gives an immediate load snapshot at the cabinet, while SNMP polling delivers the same data to your NMS, DCIM platform, or building management system. Catching a cabinet creeping toward its amperage limit before it trips a breaker is the kind of visibility that prevents unplanned downtime.
• SNMP v1/v2c/v3 with Full Protocol Stack: The supported network protocol list — DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, IPv4/IPv6, LDAP, NTP, RADIUS, RSTP, SSH, SMTP, SNMP (all three versions), Syslog, TACACS+, and Modbus TCP — covers every enterprise authentication, alerting, and integration requirement you are likely to encounter. SNMP v3 means encrypted, authenticated polling; TACACS+ and RADIUS mean you can enforce role-based access through your existing AAA infrastructure rather than managing local PDU credentials.
• Modbus TCP Support: Beyond IT-centric SNMP, Modbus TCP integrates the VP4N30AM directly into building automation and DCIM platforms that speak industrial protocols — useful in colocation and enterprise campus environments where facilities systems and IT infrastructure share a common monitoring plane.
• 0U Vertical Mounting: The vertical form factor installs in the side channel of an open-frame or enclosed rack without consuming rack unit space. In a 42U cabinet already packed with 1U servers, that is a meaningful difference versus a 1U or 2U horizontal PDU.
• 3-Meter Power Cord: The included 3m cord accommodates most overhead busway and underfloor distribution configurations without field-fabricated extensions. Confirm your specific PDU whip run before ordering if your busway is farther than 3m from the cabinet.
• Dual-Stack IPv4/IPv6 Networking: Native IPv6 means the management interface does not require NAT or address translation workarounds in modern dual-stack data center networks — an increasingly relevant requirement as IPv4 address space tightens in large enterprise environments.
• Onboard LED Display: Local load readout requires no laptop, no network connection, and no app — relevant during power events when the network itself may be unavailable. A technician can confirm the load state while standing at the cabinet.
• 50/60 Hz Input Frequency: The 200–240V / 50–60 Hz input spec means the same unit works in both North American 60 Hz facilities and international 50 Hz data centers — useful for organizations standardizing on a single PDU SKU across global sites.

Integration & Compatibility

The VP4N30AM connects to the management network via a single RJ-45 port and presents SNMP MIBs compatible with mainstream DCIM and NMS platforms. SMTP alerting pushes threshold notifications directly to operations mailboxes or ticketing system inboxes. Syslog output integrates with SIEM platforms for security event correlation. The serial port provides out-of-band console access for initial configuration or recovery without relying on network connectivity. For deployments using Vertiv's power distribution ecosystem, the VP4N30AM fits into a unified PDU management view alongside other monitored and switched units in the same rack row.

Before installation, verify that your rack's vertical side channels accept the VP4N30AM's physical profile and that your branch circuit is protected at 30A with a NEMA L6-30 receptacle. The 208V nominal input requires a two-pole 30A breaker on a 208V single-phase or line-to-line 208V three-phase distribution panel — confirm this before ordering if your facility runs 120V-only circuits on those outlets. For UPS and power protection planning, size your upstream UPS to handle the full 4.9kW load plus other circuits on the same output.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input plug does the VP4N30AM use, and what circuit does it require?

A: The VP4N30AM uses a NEMA L6-30P plug, which requires a 30A, 208V (200–240V) single-phase circuit with a NEMA L6-30R receptacle. This is a standard 30A two-pole circuit, not a 120V NEMA 5-30 circuit — confirm your facility's distribution panel before installation.

Q: Does the VP4N30AM support per-outlet switching or just monitoring?

A: The VP4N30AM is a monitored PDU, not a switched PDU. It reports current, voltage, and power at the unit level but does not provide remote outlet-level switching or reboot capability. If remote outlet control is required, a switched variant in the Vertiv PDU family would be the appropriate choice.

Q: What network protocols does the VP4N30AM support for integration with DCIM and NMS platforms?

A: The VP4N30AM supports SNMP v1, v2c, and v3, Modbus TCP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, SMTP, Syslog, LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+, NTP, RSTP, DHCP, IPv4, and IPv6. This covers integration with virtually all enterprise NMS, DCIM, and building automation platforms.

Q: How many outlets does the VP4N30AM provide, and what outlet types are included?

A: The VP4N30AM provides 36 combination outlets that accept both C13 and C19 IEC connectors — allowing a single strip to serve both standard 1U servers (C14 to C13) and higher-draw equipment using C20 to C19 connections.

Q: Does the VP4N30AM take up rack unit space?

A: No. The VP4N30AM is a 0U vertical PDU that mounts in the side channel of a standard equipment rack, preserving all rack units for IT equipment. It does not consume any rack unit space.

Q: Can the VP4N30AM be used outside North America?

A: The VP4N30AM accepts 200–240V input at 50 or 60 Hz, making it compatible with international power distribution environments. However, the NEMA L6-30P plug is a North American standard — international deployments would require an appropriate input cord or hardwired connection to local distribution.

Marty Allison

The VP4N30AM hits the spec that matters most in dense compute deployments: 36 combination C13/C19 outlets on a 30A/208V circuit in a 0U vertical form factor. I spec this unit when a cabinet is already at or near full U-count and the team still needs unit-level load monitoring without giving up rack space to a horizontal PDU. The protocol stack — particularly SNMP v3 plus TACACS+ and Modbus TCP — means it integrates cleanly into both IT management planes and facilities BMS without custom middleware.

Technical Highlights:

• 36 C13/C19 Combination Outlets: Mixed outlet type on a single strip means you are not forced to plan separate PDUs for standard servers versus high-draw equipment — one vertical unit handles both in the same cabinet.
• SNMP v3 + TACACS+ + RADIUS: Encrypted polling via SNMP v3 and AAA integration via TACACS+ or RADIUS are non-negotiable requirements in enterprise and colo environments; the VP4N30AM ships with all three, eliminating the need for local credential management on every PDU.
• Modbus TCP alongside SNMP: The dual-protocol monitoring support means facilities teams using industrial BMS and IT teams using DCIM can both pull live load data from the same physical unit without deploying a protocol gateway.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify your rack's side channel depth and mounting hardware compatibility before ordering — 0U vertical PDUs vary in physical profile and not all enclosed cabinets ship with the appropriate vertical mounting brackets.
• The 3-meter cord is fixed; if your overhead busway or floor PDU whip is more than 3m from the cabinet inlet, you will need a custom-length input cord — plan this during site survey, not during installation.

The VP4N30AM is the right call for high-density colocation cabinets and enterprise compute rows where unit-level monitoring, a full enterprise AAA protocol stack, and zero rack-unit consumption are all requirements on the same purchase order.