Vertiv Rpdu Switched Unit Level Monitoring EC 60A 208V Delta 17.2KW Vertical (12) - VP5N60A0

Vertiv VP5N60A0 Switched Vertical PDU 60A 208V Delta 17.2kW Unit-Level Monitoring

Overview

The Vertiv VP5N60A0 is a 0U vertical switched PDU rated for 60A at 200–240V delta (17.2kW), designed for high-density data center cabinets where per-outlet switching control and real-time power monitoring are non-negotiable. With 24 C13 outlets, dual Ethernet management ports, full three-phase input, and support for protocols from SNMP v3 through Modbus TCP, this unit fits squarely in environments running structured power management frameworks — enterprise colocation, edge compute racks, and critical infrastructure deployments where unplanned reboots cost money.

The VP5N60A0 mounts vertically in the cabinet's zero-U channel, keeping all 42U of usable rack space available for compute and storage while the PDU runs quietly down the side rail. A 3-meter input cable gives you reach flexibility in most standard two-post and four-post configurations.

Key Features

• Switched Outlet Control (24 x C13): Each outlet can be individually switched on, off, or power-cycled remotely — critical when a hung server needs a hard reboot at 2 AM without dispatching a technician. C13 receptacles cover the majority of 1U and 2U server and networking equipment in production today.
• 17.2kW at 60A, 208V Delta Three-Phase Input: Running three-phase from the floor means balanced load distribution across all three legs. At 17.2kW peak, this PDU handles a fully loaded high-density cabinet — GPU nodes, top-of-rack switches, and storage arrays together — without requiring a second PDU for capacity.
• Unit-Level Monitoring — Current, Voltage, Power: Real-time current, voltage, and power readings at the PDU level let you track actual draw versus rated capacity, flag approaching overloads before a breaker trips, and produce the consumption data your facilities team needs for PUE calculations and capacity planning.
• Dual Ethernet (RJ-45) Ports: Two network ports allow daisy-chaining up to 16 PDUs on a single IP address — reducing management switch port consumption and IP address overhead in large deployments without sacrificing per-PDU visibility.
• Enterprise Protocol Stack: SNMP v1/v2c/v3, HTTPS, SSH, RADIUS, LDAP, TACACS+, Syslog, NTP, Modbus TCP, and both IPv4/IPv6 are all supported natively. This is the protocol surface expected by enterprise DCIM platforms and NOC tooling — no middleware, no third-party agent required.
• Daisy Chain Support: Linking multiple PDUs under one IP keeps your management topology clean and limits the number of dedicated management switch ports consumed in dense cabinet rows — a practical win in large colocation or hyperscale edge builds.
• IEC 60309 Power Plug: The industrial-grade IEC 60309 input connector provides a secure, twist-lock connection rated for the full 60A draw — appropriate for the power densities this unit handles and standard on data center PDU whips worldwide.
• LED Indicators and Display: Onboard LED status indicators give local technicians immediate visual confirmation of outlet state and unit health without logging into the management interface — useful during hands-on installation, troubleshooting, or audit walks.
• USB and Reset Ports: A local USB port supports firmware updates and configuration backup/restore directly at the unit. The reset button allows recovery from misconfiguration without network access — important in locked-down or out-of-band management scenarios.
• 3-Meter Input Cable: The 3m factory-attached cable provides enough slack to route cleanly from overhead busway or raised-floor whip connections to the PDU without forcing awkward bends or custom extension work in most standard cabinet layouts.

Integration and Compatibility

The VP5N60A0's protocol stack integrates with virtually any enterprise DCIM, BMS, or NMS platform. SNMP v3 with authentication and privacy encryption satisfies security requirements in regulated environments. Modbus TCP opens a direct path to building management systems that don't speak SNMP. LDAP, RADIUS, and TACACS+ integration means user authentication ties into your existing directory infrastructure — no local account sprawl across dozens of PDUs. IPv6 support future-proofs the management network as organizations migrate off purely IPv4 addressing. RSTP support on the dual Ethernet ports means you can build redundant management network topologies without creating Layer 2 loops.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input plug type does the VP5N60A0 use?

A: The VP5N60A0 uses an IEC 60309 industrial-grade input plug, rated for the full 60A load capacity. This is the standard connector used on high-current data center PDU power whips globally.

Q: Can the VP5N60A0 be managed from a single IP address alongside other PDUs?

A: Yes. The VP5N60A0 supports daisy chaining via its dual RJ-45 Ethernet ports, allowing multiple units to be managed under a single IP address. This reduces management port consumption on your network switches in large cabinet deployments.

Q: What outlet type does the VP5N60A0 provide?

A: All 24 outlets are IEC C13 couplers, which are compatible with the C14 inlet found on the majority of 1U/2U servers, switches, and storage appliances in standard data center configurations.

Q: Does the VP5N60A0 support SNMP v3?

A: Yes. The VP5N60A0 supports SNMP v1, v2c, and v3, along with HTTPS, SSH, LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+, Syslog, NTP, Modbus TCP, and both IPv4 and IPv6.

Q: What power monitoring data does the VP5N60A0 report?

A: The VP5N60A0 provides unit-level monitoring of current, voltage, and power — the core metrics needed for load balancing, capacity planning, and PUE reporting in managed data center environments.

Q: How does the VP5N60A0 mount in a rack?

A: The VP5N60A0 is a 0U vertical PDU, mounting in the zero-U channel on the side of a standard two-post or four-post rack cabinet, preserving all usable rack unit space for equipment.

Ted Perry

The VP5N60A0 is the unit I reach for when a client needs switched outlet control on a 60A three-phase feed and can't afford per-outlet monitoring gaps in a 17.2kW cabinet. The dual Ethernet ports with daisy-chain capability are the spec that consistently changes the conversation in large deployments — you're not burning a switch port and an IP for every single PDU in a 20-cabinet row.

Technical Highlights:

• 60A / 17.2kW Three-Phase Capacity: Handles the full power budget of a high-density compute cabinet — GPU nodes, NVMe storage, and spine switching simultaneously — without requiring a parallel PDU for overflow capacity.
• SNMP v3 + TACACS+ + RADIUS: This protocol combination satisfies the authentication and encrypted management requirements in PCI-DSS and HIPAA environments where SNMP v1/v2c cleartext is a compliance failure, not just a preference.
• Modbus TCP alongside SNMP: Dual-protocol monitoring means the same PDU feeds both your IT DCIM platform and your OT building management system without requiring a protocol converter or a second management card.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify your cabinet's zero-U channel dimensions before ordering — vertical PDU width and depth vary enough between Vertiv and third-party cabinets that a physical fit check saves a return trip.
• The 24 C13 outlets cover standard server and networking loads, but if your cabinet includes C19-inlet high-draw devices (some UPS bypass modules, high-amperage storage arrays), you'll need a PDU with mixed C13/C19 outlet configurations instead.

This PDU is the right fit for enterprise colocation rows, edge data centers running structured DCIM tooling, and any environment where remote outlet switching eliminates the need for an on-site technician for routine hard-reset tasks on equipment that doesn't support IPMI.