Server Technology C2S36TE-YCMFAM99 36-Outlet Switched Metered PDU

Overview

The Server Technology C2S36TE-YCMFAM99 is a vertical, zero-U switched and metered rack PDU built for data center and server room racks where per-outlet control and accurate power data matter more than a bare strip of outlets. It's a 0U vertical mount unit — 70 inches tall, 2.2 inches wide, 2.5 inches deep — meaning it fits in the rear rack channel without eating usable rack unit space for servers or network gear. Rated at 208V input with an 8.6kW capacity, the C2S36TE-YCMFAM99 targets racks running mixed C13/C-type IT loads plus a few 120V accessory devices on the same strip.

Key Features

• 18x C13 outlets rated ≤12A @ 208V L-L: covers standard IEC C14 server and network switch power cords without adapters — enough outlet count for a fully populated rack of 1U/2U servers.
• 18x Cx outlets rated ≤16A @ 208V L-L: higher-current outlets for blade chassis, storage arrays, or PDU-fed UPS loads that draw more than a standard C13 circuit can handle.
• 3x NEMA 5-20R outlets (≤16A @ 120V L-N): lets you power a KVM, console switch, or other 120V accessory from the same unit instead of running a separate outlet strip into the rack.
• NEMA L21-30P input plug, 30A input / 24A rated: matches standard twist-lock whip circuits common in colocation and enterprise data halls — confirm your facility's receptacle before ordering to avoid a field-swap.
• Per-outlet branch circuit breakers at 20A, 10 kAIC interrupt rating: an overloaded or shorted device trips its own breaker instead of taking down the whole strip — isolates the fault to one outlet, not the rack.
• Measurement accuracy ±1% on voltage, current, and power: metering data is tight enough to trust for capacity planning and billing-grade reporting, not just a rough gauge.
• 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet plus RS-232 serial: the PDU integrates into out-of-band management networks over copper Ethernet at full gigabit speed, with serial as a local console fallback for initial setup or when the network port is unavailable.
• RJ-12 link port and 2x 4P4C temperature/humidity sensor inputs: daisy-chain link ports reduce the number of network drops needed per rack row, and native environmental sensor inputs mean you can monitor rack-level temperature and humidity without a separate appliance.
• Quiescent power draw under 10W: the PDU's own overhead is negligible against an 8.6kW load — it won't meaningfully skew your capacity math.
• Operating range 0°C to 60°C, 8-90% RH, up to 2km elevation: covers standard data center environments as well as less climate-controlled telecom or edge closets.
• UL 489, CSA C22.2 No. 5, IEC/EN 60947-2, UL 62368-1, FCC Part 15 Class A compliance: the breaker and equipment safety certifications you'd check for in a facility that requires documented compliance before rack power goes live.

Integration & Compatibility

The gigabit Ethernet interface and RS-232 serial console put the C2S36TE-YCMFAM99 in line with standard out-of-band DCIM and remote power management tooling used across network power distribution units, so it slots into an existing lights-out management VLAN alongside other Server Technology PDU deployments. If you're planning a new rack build, pair outlet count and breaker sizing decisions here with a broader power and PoE planning guide before finalizing your one-line diagram. C2S36TE-YCMFAM99 (often searched as C2S36TE YCMFAM99) is the exact model to reference when matching replacement units or expansion PDUs across a row.

What's in the Box

Evidence for this listing does not include a verified package contents list, so that section is omitted here — outlet counts, breaker configuration, and mounting orientation are documented above from the manufacturer specification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input plug does the C2S36TE-YCMFAM99 use?

A: It terminates in a NEMA L21-30P twist-lock plug rated for 30A input (24A rated current) at 208V.

Q: How many outlets does the C2S36TE-YCMFAM99 have?

A: 39 total: 18x C13 outlets (≤12A @ 208V L-L), 18x Cx outlets (≤16A @ 208V L-L), and 3x NEMA 5-20R outlets (≤16A @ 120V L-N).

Q: What's the total power capacity of the C2S36TE-YCMFAM99?

A: 8.6kW at 208V input.

Q: Does the C2S36TE-YCMFAM99 provide per-outlet metering?

A: Yes — voltage, current, and power are measured with ±1% accuracy for capacity planning and reporting.

Q: What's the warranty on the C2S36TE-YCMFAM99?

A: 2-year limited manufacturer warranty.

Q: Can the C2S36TE-YCMFAM99 monitor rack temperature and humidity?

A: Yes, it has 2x 4P4C sensor inputs for external temperature/humidity probes.

James Everett

What stands out on the C2S36TE-YCMFAM99 is the outlet mix: 18 C13, 18 higher-current Cx, and 3 NEMA 5-20R on a single 8.6kW strip. That's a deliberate design for racks that aren't uniform — most of your servers pull standard C13 cords, but you've got a couple of storage shelves or blade enclosures that need the 16A Cx circuits, plus maybe a KVM on 120V. One PDU, one whip, no mixing strips.

Technical Highlights:

• Per-outlet breakers at 20A / 10 kAIC: a shorted power supply trips its own branch breaker instead of tripping the 30A main and dropping the whole rack — that's the difference between one dead server and a full outage ticket.
• ±1% measurement accuracy across voltage, current, and power: tight enough that I'd trust this data for chargeback billing or capacity forecasting, not just a rough load check.
• Gigabit Ethernet plus RS-232 and RJ-12 link: full-speed remote management with a serial fallback for initial commissioning, and the link port lets you chain units down a row without burning a switch port per PDU.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm your facility whip terminates in a NEMA L21-30P receptacle before ordering — this unit ships with that plug type and isn't field-convertible to a different input.
• At 70 inches tall and 0U vertical mount, measure your rear rack channel clearance first, especially in racks with side-mounted cable managers or vertical PDU brackets already installed.

This is the right call for a mixed-load enterprise server rack — say, a row of 2U application servers on C13 combined with a couple of SAN shelves needing higher-current Cx outlets — where you need branch-level breaker isolation and metering accuracy good enough to feed into DCIM reporting, not just an on/off outlet strip.