Server Technology C2L42CE-DFME2M00 42-Outlet 3-Phase Expansion PDU Module

Overview

The Server Technology C2L42CE-DFME2M00 is a PRO2 expansion module built to add outlet capacity to an existing PRO2 rack power distribution deployment without a full standalone PDU install. It carries 42 C13 outlets on a single 208V, 3-phase delta circuit — the configuration data centers reach for when a primary PDU is running out of outlets but the rack still has power headroom on the same 3-phase feed. As an expansion unit rather than a standalone PDU, the C2L42CE-DFME2M00 is meant to pair with a compatible PRO2 controlled or monitored master unit, extending outlet count and metering reach into adjacent rack space instead of forcing a second independent circuit and a second point of management. For architects planning out multi-rack rows where outlet count runs out before amperage does, this is the part number that solves it without adding another managed IP endpoint.

Key Features

• 42x C13 outlets: High outlet density on one module means fewer standalone PDUs to rack, cable, and label — relevant when a row of servers, switches, and storage shelves all need individual IEC power drops off a single expansion point.
• 208V input: Matches standard North American commercial 3-phase data center feeds, so it drops into existing 208V infrastructure without a step-down transformer or a mismatched receptacle swap.
• 3-phase delta (3PH DELT) configuration: Distributes load evenly across three phases instead of stacking it on a single leg — the difference between a balanced rack PDU install and one that trips a breaker under real server load.
• PRO2 platform expansion module: Built for Server Technology's PRO2 family, meaning it's designed to extend outlet count on a PRO2 deployment rather than operate as an independent, self-contained PDU — plan your master/expansion pairing before ordering.
• C13 outlet standard: C13 is the outlet type most rack-mount servers, switches, and network appliances ship a power cord for, so compatibility with existing IEC C14 power cords is close to universal across a standard rack.

Integration & Compatibility

The C2L42CE-DFME2M00 is designed as an expansion module within the Server Technology PRO2 lineup, meaning it is intended to extend outlet capacity from a compatible PRO2 master unit rather than run standalone. When you're planning a high-density rack or row, pair it with the right rack PDUs and review your power and UPS options to confirm master/expansion compatibility and 3-phase panel capacity before commissioning. If you're sizing a new deployment from scratch, a PDU planning guide is worth reviewing first — 3-phase delta circuits, outlet count, and rack density all interact, and getting the phase balance wrong at the design stage is expensive to fix after cabling is run. For the broader lineup this module belongs to, see the Server Technology power distribution catalog. Racks pulling this much outlet density typically also need properly rated rack and datacenter hardware to support the cabling and airflow load that comes with 42 populated C13 drops.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the C2L42CE-DFME2M00 work as a standalone PDU?

A: No — it is an expansion module for the Server Technology PRO2 platform, designed to add outlet capacity to a compatible PRO2 master unit rather than operate independently.

Q: How many outlets does the C2L42CE-DFME2M00 provide?

A: 42 C13 outlets on a single module.

Q: What voltage and phase configuration does the C2L42CE-DFME2M00 support?

A: 208V, 3-phase delta (3PH DELT).

Q: What outlet type does the C2L42CE-DFME2M00 use?

A: C13 IEC outlets, matching the C14 power cords used on most rack-mount servers, switches, and network appliances.

Q: Is the C2L42CE-DFME2M00 (also searched as C2L42CE DFME2M00) part of a larger PDU family?

A: Yes — it belongs to Server Technology's PRO2 expansion module lineup, built to pair with compatible PRO2 master units.

Karl Wilson

The C2L42CE-DFME2M00 is a 42-outlet PRO2 expansion module, and the spec that matters most here is the 3PH DELT configuration at 208V — that's a balanced 3-phase delta feed, not a single-phase strip pretending to be a PDU.

Technical Highlights:

• 42x C13 outlets: Enough outlet density to cover a fully populated 42U-class rack of servers and switches off one module, cutting down on how many separate PDUs you need to mount and label.
• 208V 3-phase delta input: Spreads load across three legs instead of one, which is what keeps a densely populated rack from tripping a single-phase breaker under peak draw.
• PRO2 expansion architecture: Built to extend a master PRO2 unit's outlet count rather than run standalone — confirm your master unit's expansion port compatibility before you spec this into a BOM.

Deployment Considerations:

• This is an expansion module, not a self-contained PDU — it needs a compatible PRO2 master unit on the same circuit to function, so don't spec it in isolation.
• 3-phase delta wiring requires a qualified electrician for panel termination — verify your facility's 208V 3-phase delta feed is available at the rack location before ordering.

Reach for the C2L42CE-DFME2M00 when you're expanding an existing PRO2-managed row and need 42 more C13 drops on a balanced 208V 3-phase delta circuit without standing up a second managed PDU endpoint.