Vertiv Rpdu Switched Unit Level Monitoring EC 60A 208V Delta 17.2KW Horizontal (1 - VP5N62A0

Vertiv VP5N62A0 Switched 3-Phase Rack PDU with Unit-Level Monitoring

Overview

The Vertiv VP5N62A0 is a horizontal, three-phase switched rack PDU rated for 60A at 208V Delta — delivering up to 17.2kW of controlled, monitored power to high-density server and network equipment. Designed for environments where remote outlet switching and real-time power visibility matter, the VP5N62A0 pairs switched unit-level control with comprehensive monitoring (current, voltage, and power) across a 12-outlet load. This is purpose-built infrastructure for data center rows, colocation cabinets, and enterprise server rooms where unplanned downtime is not an acceptable outcome.

The horizontal 0U profile keeps it inside the rack without consuming rack unit space, and the 3-meter input cable provides enough reach for standard floor-distribution or busway tap-box installations. If you manage rack power distribution units across a multi-tenant or multi-row environment, the VP5N62A0's deep protocol stack — including SNMP v1/v2c/v3, HTTPS, SSH, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, and Modbus TCP — integrates cleanly into existing DCIM, BMS, and NMS platforms without requiring proprietary middleware.

Key Features

• Switched Unit-Level Control (60A / 208V Delta, 17.2kW): The ability to switch individual outlets remotely means you can reboot a locked server without dispatching a technician to the floor. At 17.2kW total capacity, this unit handles dense compute loads — think multiple 2U servers with dual PSUs — without thermal headroom concerns at the PDU level.
• Three-Phase Input via IEC 60309 Plug: Three-phase distribution balances load across phases, reducing peak current on any single leg. The IEC 60309 input connector is the industrial standard for data center power distribution — locking, rated for repeated connect/disconnect cycles, and compatible with standard 3-phase floor outlets and busway tap boxes.
• 12 Outlets — C13 and C19 Mix: C13 sockets handle standard 1U/2U servers, storage, and networking gear (up to 15A per outlet). C19 sockets support high-draw devices like blade chassis, dense storage arrays, and GPU compute nodes (up to 20A). Having both types on a single PDU eliminates the need for C19-to-C13 adapters and the associated derating concerns.
• Real-Time Current, Voltage, and Power Monitoring with LED Display: The onboard LED display gives floor technicians instant visibility into load without pulling up a browser. Remotely, you get per-unit current, voltage, and power telemetry — enough to track load trends, set threshold alerts, and catch PSU anomalies before they cascade into outages.
• Enterprise Protocol Stack — SNMP v3, HTTPS, SSH, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, Modbus TCP: This isn't a basic web-GUI PDU. SNMP v3 with authentication and encryption plugs into any serious NMS (SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, Zabbix). RADIUS and TACACS+ mean user authentication routes through your existing AAA infrastructure — no local credential sprawl. Modbus TCP opens integration with building management systems and custom SCADA environments. LDAP connects to Active Directory for role-based access control.
• IPv4 and IPv6 Dual-Stack Networking: The single RJ-45 Ethernet port supports both IPv4 and IPv6 simultaneously. For organizations mid-migration to IPv6 or operating dual-stack data centers, this eliminates the need for separate management VLANs or address translation workarounds.
• NTP Time Synchronization and Syslog Export: NTP-synchronized timestamps on every event log entry mean your PDU logs align with your SIEM, making root-cause analysis on power events defensible and auditable. Syslog export pushes events to your centralized logging platform in real time — no polling required.
• RSTP Network Redundancy Support: Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol support on the management network interface protects against management network loops and enables faster failover — relevant in environments where the PDU management plane rides the same switches as other infrastructure.
• USB and Serial Console Access: The USB port and RS-232 serial port (1x each) provide out-of-band management access when the network path is unavailable. For commissioning, firmware updates, and emergency recovery, serial console access is the fallback that prevents a management network failure from becoming a full lockout.
• 200–240V Input Range, 50/60 Hz: The 200–240V input tolerance and dual-frequency support (50 Hz for international facilities, 60 Hz for North America) make this unit deployable in global data center environments without re-specifying power infrastructure.
• 3-Meter Input Cable: The 3-meter (approximately 10-foot) cord handles standard cabinet-depth installations and reaches overhead busway or underfloor distribution without extension adapters — a detail that matters when you're routing cable in a live cabinet.

Integration and Compatibility

The VP5N62A0 integrates with DCIM platforms, NMS systems, and BMS infrastructure via its broad protocol support. SNMP MIB files (available from Vertiv) allow discovery and polling by any SNMP-capable monitoring platform. The Modbus TCP interface is particularly useful in colocation or campus environments where building automation systems track power consumption for billing or sustainability reporting. HTTP/HTTPS access provides a local web GUI for technicians who need quick visual confirmation of outlet states without SSH access. For enterprises running managed network infrastructure with RADIUS or TACACS+ authentication, user access to the PDU management interface can be centrally controlled with the same credentials as other network devices — a meaningful operational security improvement over per-device local accounts.

Explore the full Vertiv power management line for complementary UPS, busway, and monitoring solutions. For deployments requiring per-outlet switching with outlet-level current metering rather than unit-level, compare to higher-specification models in the Vertiv Geist RPDU family. For rack PDU selection guidance, matching input amperage and phase to your facility's circuit capacity is the first constraint — confirm your panel supports 60A three-phase before specifying this unit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between unit-level monitoring and outlet-level monitoring on the VP5N62A0?

A: The VP5N62A0 monitors current, voltage, and power at the unit (PDU) level — meaning you get aggregate readings for the entire PDU, not per-outlet current readings. Switched control is also at the unit level, allowing you to remotely toggle the PDU's output. If you need per-outlet current metering and per-outlet switching, you would need a higher-specification model in the Vertiv Geist RPDU family with outlet-level metering.

Q: What input plug does the VP5N62A0 use, and what power circuit does it require?

A: The VP5N62A0 uses an IEC 60309 input plug rated for three-phase 60A at 208V Delta. This requires a dedicated 60A three-phase circuit at your power panel. Verify your facility's distribution capacity before installation — this is not a standard 20A or 30A circuit connection.

Q: Which network protocols does the VP5N62A0 support for remote management?

A: Supported protocols include SNMP (v1, v2c, v3), HTTPS, HTTP, SSH, SMTP, Syslog, NTP, DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+, RSTP, and Modbus TCP. This covers integration with SNMP-based NMS platforms, AAA authentication systems, building management systems via Modbus TCP, and centralized logging via Syslog.

Q: Can the VP5N62A0 be mounted in any rack position?

A: The VP5N62A0 is designed for horizontal mounting and occupies 0U of rack unit space — it mounts in the horizontal channel space at the top, middle, or bottom of a standard rack without consuming rack unit height. Verify that your rack includes a horizontal mounting channel or appropriate horizontal bracket support before ordering.

Q: Does the VP5N62A0 support IPv6?

A: Yes. The management interface supports both IPv4 and IPv6, making it compatible with dual-stack network environments and organizations transitioning to IPv6 addressing.

Q: What outlet types are on the VP5N62A0, and how many are there?

A: The VP5N62A0 has 12 AC outlets in a mix of IEC C13 and IEC C19 coupler types. C13 outlets accommodate standard server and networking equipment; C19 outlets support higher-draw devices such as blade chassis and dense storage arrays. The exact C13/C19 count breakdown should be confirmed against the Vertiv product datasheet for this specific configuration.

Jerry Tildsen

The VP5N62A0 is a unit I recommend specifically when a team needs remote reboot capability across a high-density three-phase load but isn't yet ready to justify the per-outlet metering overhead of a fully outlet-switched PDU. At 60A / 208V Delta and 17.2kW, it covers a full cabinet of dense compute — and the switched control at unit level means your NOC can execute a controlled PDU reboot from a browser or SNMP trap handler without calling anyone on the floor.

Technical Highlights:

• SNMP v3 with Encryption: Unlike v1/v2c, SNMPv3 provides authentication and encryption — your PDU polling traffic won't expose community strings in plaintext on the management VLAN. This matters in environments where the management network is shared or carries mixed-trust traffic.
• Modbus TCP Integration: The Modbus TCP protocol support is the differentiator for colocation and campus environments where building automation or sub-metering systems need to pull kW data for tenant billing or sustainability reporting. Most entry-level PDUs stop at SNMP — Modbus opens a second integration path without custom scripting.
• 200–240V / 50–60 Hz Input Tolerance: The wide input voltage and dual-frequency range means this unit deploys in international data centers without respecifying. If you're standardizing a PDU SKU across North American and European facilities, this spec eliminates the need for a separate international variant.

Deployment Considerations:

• The IEC 60309 input plug requires a matching 60A three-phase receptacle at the distribution point — confirm panel capacity and whip/tap-box compatibility before ordering. This is not a plug-and-play swap for a standard 30A L6-30 circuit.
• Unit-level monitoring means your per-server power data requires supplemental outlet-level metering elsewhere (e.g., smart server PSU reporting via IPMI/iDRAC/iLO) if granular per-device accountability is a project requirement. Don't assume VP5N62A0 telemetry replaces server-side power reporting in a capacity planning workflow.

This unit is the right specification for a colocation operator or enterprise data center team deploying high-density three-phase cabinets where remote switched control and DCIM-grade protocol integration are required, and where per-outlet current granularity is handled at the server layer rather than the PDU layer.