Server Technology C2S36TE-DFME2999 36-Outlet 3-Phase Rack PDU

Overview

The Server Technology C2S36TE-DFME2999 is a 0U vertical rack power distribution unit built for high-density data center cabinets that need serious outlet count without eating into usable rack space. With 36 total outlets, a 14.4kW power capacity, and 3-phase input, the C2S36TE-DFME2999 is sized for enterprise server racks and colocation cabinets running dense compute or storage loads where a standard horizontal PDU runs out of outlets fast. This is a Smart Master PRO2 series unit, positioned for facilities that need to distribute significant power across many devices from a single rack-mounted strip.

Key Features

• 36-Outlet Configuration (18x IEC C13 + 18x Cx): The mixed C13/Cx outlet layout means you can mix standard server power cords with higher-density Cx-terminated cords in the same strip, so a single C2S36TE-DFME2999 can serve a rack of mixed equipment without a second PDU.
• 14.4kW Total Power Capacity: Sized for dense rack loads — blade chassis, storage arrays, dense 1U compute — where a lower-capacity PDU would force load-balancing across multiple units.
• 50A Input Current at 208V AC 3-Phase: A single 50A 3-phase circuit feeding this unit covers the full 14.4kW load, simplifying electrical planning versus running multiple single-phase circuits to the same rack.
• CS8365 3P+G Input Connector: A locking twist-lock connector rated for the 50A 3-phase feed, reducing the risk of accidental disconnection in a live production rack.
• 0U Rackmount Form Factor: At 70.0 inches tall and only 2.2 inches wide, this PDU mounts vertically in the rear channel of the rack — it consumes zero rack unit space, leaving every 1U/2U/3U slot free for servers and switches instead of power gear.
• 10ft Cord Length: Long enough to route from a typical overhead or underfloor power whip to the PDU's input without a field-run extension, which keeps the installation clean and avoids a separate junction.
• 50/60 Hz Frequency Support: Runs on both 50Hz and 60Hz utility power, which matters if the same PDU model needs to deploy across facilities in different regions without a separate SKU.
• 208 VAC Output Voltage: Matches the standard 208V input for common data center IT equipment power supplies, avoiding a step-down conversion stage.

Integration & Compatibility

The C2S36TE-DFME2999 (often searched as C2S36TE DFME2999) is built for standard EIA-310 rack cabinets with a rear vertical mounting channel, which is the typical layout for cabinets in enterprise and colocation environments. Because the outlet mix includes both IEC C13 and Cx connectors, plan cable selection per connected device before ordering replacement power cords — confirm each server or switch's power inlet type against the 18/18 split before assuming a straight swap from a legacy PDU. If you're planning a new cabinet buildout around this PDU, pair it with a rack enclosure and cable management accessories sized for a 0U vertical unit at 70 inches tall, since the unit's height needs to clear from top to bottom of the rack's rear channel.

What's in the Box

The C2S36TE-DFME2999 ships with the 0U vertical PDU unit and its attached 10ft input power cord terminated in a CS8365 3P+G connector. No additional mounting hardware or accessory counts were specified in available documentation for this unit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many outlets does the C2S36TE-DFME2999 have?

A: The C2S36TE-DFME2999 has 36 total outlets, split as 18x IEC C13 and 18x Cx connectors.

Q: What input power does the C2S36TE-DFME2999 require?

A: It requires a 3-phase 208V AC feed at 50A input current, terminated with a CS8365 3P+G connector.

Q: How much rack space does the C2S36TE-DFME2999 take up?

A: It is a 0U rackmount unit, meaning it mounts vertically in the rear channel and does not consume any horizontal rack unit space.

Q: What is the total power capacity of the C2S36TE-DFME2999?

A: The unit is rated for 14.4kW total power capacity.

Q: How long is the input power cord on the C2S36TE-DFME2999?

A: The input cord is 10 feet long.

Q: What are the physical dimensions of the C2S36TE-DFME2999?

A: The unit measures 70.0 inches in height, 2.2 inches in width, and 2.5 inches in depth.

James Everett

The C2S36TE-DFME2999 is one of the higher outlet-count PDUs I spec into dense colocation cabinets, and the number that jumps out first is 36 total outlets on a single 0U strip — 18 IEC C13 plus 18 Cx. That's a lot of connected load managed from one vertical rail.

Technical Highlights:

• 14.4kW Total Power Capacity: At 208V and 50A 3-phase input, this unit can carry a genuinely dense rack — blade servers, storage shelves, dense 1U nodes — without splitting the load across two PDUs.
• CS8365 3P+G Input at 50A: This locking connector is standard for 3-phase 50A whips in data center environments, so it drops into an existing power distribution plan without a custom cord.
• 70.0-inch 0U Vertical Form Factor: Running the full height of the cabinet rear channel at just 2.2 inches wide means it occupies zero U-space, which matters when every rack unit in a colo cabinet is billed or budgeted.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm your cabinet's rear channel clears 70 inches of vertical space before ordering — this is a full-height unit, not a partial-height strip.
• The 18/18 split between C13 and Cx outlets means you need to map connected equipment power cords against that mix ahead of time; it's not a uniform 36x C13 layout some installers expect at this outlet count.

This is the right call for a colocation or enterprise data center cabinet consolidating a high device count onto one 3-phase circuit — not a fit for a small comms closet or a single-phase 120V environment.