Vertiv Rpdu Rack Transfer Swch 30A 120V 2.8KW 2 - VA1N3201

Vertiv VA1N3201 Rack Transfer Switch, 30A 120V, 20-Outlet 0U PDU

Overview

The Vertiv VA1N3201 is a single-phase, basic rack transfer switch PDU rated at 30A / 120V (2.8 kW) that gives data center and server room operators a straightforward path to dual-feed redundancy without complex managed firmware or per-outlet metering overhead. It mounts horizontally in standard 2U rack space — though Vertiv rates it 0U in their naming convention, the physical chassis measures 432 mm wide × 457 mm deep × 87 mm tall, which fits cleanly across the rear of a 19-inch rack. The unit ships with a NEMA L5-30P twist-lock input plug on a 3-meter cord, feeding 20 NEMA 5-20R receptacles across the strip — enough to cover a dense 1U server row or mixed edge compute shelf. If you're sourcing Vertiv rack power infrastructure, the VA1N3201 sits at the practical entry point for transfer-switch capability in the 120V single-phase world.

Key Features

• 30A / 120V Input with NEMA L5-30P Twist-Lock: The L5-30P connector requires a dedicated 30A circuit — the kind you'd find on a properly provisioned rack PDU circuit in any modern data center. This input rating supports a full 2.8 kW draw, which comfortably covers two to three 1U servers at typical utilization without approaching the 80% continuous-load threshold. Wire it to a 30A breaker and you're done.
• 20 × NEMA 5-20R Outlets: Twenty receptacles across a single transfer switch is unusually generous at this amperage tier. Each 5-20R outlet accepts standard 5-15P and 5-20P plugs interchangeably, so you don't need adapter pigtails for most rack-mount equipment. Distribute load evenly — budget roughly 1.5A per outlet at full 30A draw to stay within safe continuous limits.
• Single-Phase, Basic PDU Architecture: