Vertiv Rpdu Switched Unit Level Monitoring EC 30A 208V Delta 8.6KW Vertical (30) - VP5N30AM

Vertiv VP5N30AM Switched Vertical PDU, 30A 208V Delta, 8.6kW, 36-Outlet, 0U

The Vertiv VP5N30AM is a switched, outlet-level-monitored vertical PDU built for high-density three-phase rack environments running on 208V delta distribution. It delivers 8.6kW of usable power through 36 C13 outlets on a NEMA L15-30P input, with per-outlet switching that lets you remotely reboot locked-up devices without touching the rack — a practical necessity in co-location and unmanned edge deployments. The 0U vertical footprint keeps every U-space available for compute, storage, or networking equipment.

Key Features

• 30A / 208V Delta, 8.6kW Capacity: Three-phase delta input means the load is spread across all three legs, reducing per-phase draw and improving circuit headroom. At 8.6kW usable, this PDU comfortably feeds a mid-density blade chassis or a mixed compute/storage rack without hitting thermal derating limits.
• 36 C13 Switched Outlets — Per-Outlet Control: Each of the 36 C13 receptacles can be individually switched on, off, or sequenced via the network interface. Outlet-level control eliminates the need to dispatch a technician for a remote power cycle — critical when the rack is in a remote data hall or a distributed edge site.
• NEMA L15-30P Input Plug with 3m Cord: The L15-30P twist-lock connects to standard three-phase 208V delta branch circuits common in North American data centers. The 3-meter cord provides enough slack to route cleanly to the PDU input panel without forced bends that stress the locking connector.
• Outlet-Level Monitoring — Current, Power, Voltage, Temperature: The VP5N30AM measures current, real power, voltage, and temperature at the unit level. Feeding this telemetry into your NMS or DCIM platform gives you the visibility to catch overloads before a breaker trips, correlate power spikes with thermal events, and charge back power consumption to individual rack tenants.
• Dual RJ-45 Ethernet Ports with Daisy-Chain: Two Ethernet ports support daisy-chaining multiple PDUs on a single network drop, reducing switch port consumption in dense deployments. Both ports handle the full management protocol stack.
• Comprehensive Protocol Stack — SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Modbus TCP, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP: SNMP v3 provides authenticated, encrypted polling that satisfies most enterprise security audits. Modbus TCP opens integration with building management and DCIM systems that don't speak SNMP. RADIUS and TACACS+ mean you can gate PDU access through your existing AAA infrastructure — no local credential sprawl.
• IPv4/IPv6 Dual-Stack with HTTPS, SSH, LDAP, NTP, Syslog: Full dual-stack support future-proofs the management interface for IPv6-only segments. HTTPS and SSH enforce encrypted management sessions. Syslog and NTP integration tie PDU events into your centralized logging and ensure timestamps are accurate for incident correlation.
• LED Display and Reset Button: The onboard LED display gives local technicians immediate status readout without requiring a laptop or network session. The hardware reset button provides a last-resort recovery path when firmware or network configuration prevents remote access.
• Vertical 0U Form Factor — Black: Vertical mounting preserves every rack unit for revenue-generating equipment. The black finish is standard for enclosed cabinets and open-frame racks alike, and the unit ships ready to mount without additional hardware for most standard 2-post and 4-post configurations.
• USB Port for Local Management: The single USB port provides out-of-band local configuration access — useful during initial commissioning or when the network interface is unreachable and you need to update firmware or reset credentials without cycling power to the outlets.

Integration & Compatibility

The VP5N30AM's protocol depth makes it a practical fit across a wide range of management environments. SNMP v1/v2c/v3 support covers legacy NMS platforms through current-generation monitoring stacks. Modbus TCP enables direct integration with power distribution management systems and BMS platforms in facilities that standardize on industrial protocols. RADIUS and TACACS+ AAA support means the PDU slots into enterprise identity infrastructure without requiring a separate local user database.

The dual RJ-45 Ethernet ports with daisy-chain capability simplify cabling in multi-PDU racks — a single switch port can serve two or more units, which matters in high-density rows where patch panel real estate is scarce. This makes the VP5N30AM a practical choice alongside other Vertiv power management products in standardized rack deployments.

For facilities teams managing power capacity across many racks, the current/power/voltage/temperature telemetry feeds cleanly into network and infrastructure management platforms via SNMP MIBs or Modbus register maps. The Syslog output pairs with centralized log aggregation tools for compliance reporting and incident reconstruction. NTP synchronization ensures that correlated events across PDUs, switches, and servers share a common time reference — important when reconstructing the sequence of a power event.

The 208V delta input targets environments with three-phase distribution panels, which are standard in purpose-built data center facilities and co-location spaces. Verify that your branch circuit is wired for L15-30P delta (not wye) before deployment — the plug type is specific and not interchangeable with L21-30P wye configurations without rewiring the circuit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input power configuration does the VP5N30AM require?

A: The VP5N30AM uses a NEMA L15-30P input plug and requires a 30A, 200–240V three-phase delta branch circuit. It is not compatible with L21-30P wye circuits without rewiring. Confirm your facility's PDU panel supplies delta distribution before ordering.

Q: How many outlets does the VP5N30AM have, and what type are they?

A: The VP5N30AM provides 36 C13 outlets. All outlets are individually switched, allowing remote power cycling of each connected device through the network management interface.

Q: What network management protocols does the VP5N30AM support?

A: The VP5N30AM supports SNMP v1, v2c, and v3; Modbus TCP; HTTP/HTTPS; SSH; LDAP; RADIUS; TACACS+; NTP; SMTP; Syslog; RSTP; DHCP; and both IPv4 and IPv6. SNMP v3 provides encrypted, authenticated polling for enterprise security compliance.

Q: Can multiple VP5N30AM units share a single network connection?

A: Yes. The VP5N30AM has two RJ-45 Ethernet ports that support daisy-chaining, allowing multiple PDUs to share a single network switch port. This reduces switch port consumption in high-density rack rows.

Q: What parameters does the VP5N30AM monitor?

A: The VP5N30AM monitors current, power, voltage, and temperature at the unit level. This telemetry is accessible via SNMP, Modbus TCP, and the onboard web interface, and can be exported via Syslog for integration with DCIM and NMS platforms.

Q: What is the physical footprint of the VP5N30AM?

A: The VP5N30AM is a 0U vertical PDU, meaning it mounts vertically inside the rack and consumes no rack unit space. This preserves the full rack height for compute, storage, and networking equipment.

James Everett

The VP5N30AM is the unit I reach for when a three-phase 208V delta rack needs real remote control — not just monitoring. The per-outlet switching on all 36 C13 receptacles means you can reboot a frozen server, sequence startup after a power event, or isolate a faulting load without rolling a technician to the floor. That matters in co-location, distributed edge, and multi-tenant deployments where a truck roll is either expensive or impossible.

Technical Highlights:

• SNMP v3 + Modbus TCP: SNMP v3 delivers encrypted, authenticated polling that passes most enterprise and co-location security audits without additional hardening. Modbus TCP is the protocol that building management and DCIM platforms actually use — having both on the same unit removes the need for a protocol gateway.
• Dual RJ-45 with Daisy-Chain: In a 48-unit row with two PDUs per rack, daisy-chaining cuts your network switch port requirement in half. That's not a minor convenience — at scale it can eliminate an entire access switch.
• Current/Power/Voltage/Temperature Monitoring: Unit-level telemetry at 8.6kW capacity gives your NMS the data to detect a slow current creep toward the 30A circuit limit before the breaker opens. Temperature correlation lets you tie power draw to cooling load — useful for capacity planning, not just incident response.

Deployment Considerations:

• The NEMA L15-30P input is delta-specific — verify your branch circuit panel is wired for 208V delta (3-wire + ground, no neutral) before the unit ships. A wye circuit (L21-30P) requires a different PDU model entirely.
• Outlet monitoring is at the unit level, not per-outlet. If your billing model or DCIM workflow requires per-outlet power metering for individual tenant chargeback, confirm this against your platform's requirements before deployment.

This PDU is a natural fit for co-location facilities and enterprise data centers running standardized three-phase 208V delta rows where remote outlet control, AAA-integrated access, and protocol-rich monitoring are non-negotiable operational requirements.