Server Technology C2S36CE-DFME2M66 Switched Rack PDU

Overview

The Server Technology C2S36CE-DFME2M66 is a 36-outlet vertical rack PDU built for data center and server room deployments where per-outlet visibility and remote control matter more than a basic power strip. Rated for 208V input at 40A through a CS8365 3P+G 50A plug, it delivers 14.4kW of usable input capacity — enough headroom for a fully populated rack of switching, storage, or compute without tripping a branch breaker mid-shift. At 70 inches tall and only 2.2 inches wide by 2.5 inches deep, the C2S36CE-DFME2M66 mounts in the vertical 0U rail space most cabinet vendors leave open, so it doesn't eat into usable U-space you'd rather fill with servers.

Key Features

• 36 Outlets (C13/C19 mix): C13 outlets are rated up to 12A and C19 up to 16A at 208V L-L, giving you enough outlet diversity to feed both standard servers and higher-draw switches or blade chassis from one unit without a second PDU.
• Branch Circuit Breakers at ≤16A: Each branch is individually protected, so a fault or overload on one outlet group trips locally instead of taking down the whole rack — a real factor when you're running mixed workloads on shared power.
• 10 kAIC Interrupt Rating: Rated to safely clear higher fault currents without catastrophic failure of the PDU itself, which matters in facilities with higher available fault current on the upstream panel.
• Per-Outlet and Input Metering (±1% accuracy): Current, voltage, active power, apparent power, and power factor are all measured at ±1% accuracy (±3% for power factor and branch current), so capacity planning and billing/chargeback numbers are trustworthy instead of ballpark.
• 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet + RS-232: Gigabit management over copper plus a serial RJ-45 console port means you can manage the PDU in-band or out-of-band, useful when the network segment it lives on is down and you still need console access.
• Broad Protocol Support: HTTP/HTTPS, SSHv2, SNMPv2c/v3, LDAPv3/LDAPS, TACACS+, and RADIUS are all supported, so the PDU can slot into an existing centralized auth and monitoring stack instead of running as an island with its own local accounts.
• Quiescent Draw Under 10W: The PDU itself consumes less than 10W unloaded, so the overhead it adds to your rack power budget is close to negligible.
• Two Temperature/Humidity Sensor Inputs (4P4C): Lets you monitor rack-level environmental conditions from the same management interface as power, instead of running a separate environmental monitoring appliance.
• Operating Range 0°C to 60°C: Rated well past typical data center setpoints, giving margin for hot-aisle containment designs or facilities running warmer ASHRAE envelopes to save on cooling costs.
• Link Port (RJ-12): Supports linking multiple PDU units together for centralized management across a cabinet row, cutting down on the number of individual IP addresses and management sessions you have to track.

Integration & Compatibility

The C2S36CE-DFME2M66 (often searched as C2S36CE DFME2M66) supports IPv4/IPv6 and FTP/SFTP for firmware and config management, which matters if your data center standard requires IPv6-only management VLANs or secure file transfer for firmware pushes. UL 62368-1 and CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1 listing cover US and Canadian electrical safety compliance, while FCC Part 15 Class A and CAN ICES-003 Class A cover EMI requirements for commercial and industrial environments — relevant if the PDU shares a room with sensitive RF or networking gear. For broader rack power planning, a rack PDU like this one pairs naturally with a review of your PoE and power budget planning before you commit to a cabinet layout, and with NVR or switch gear from the same rack if you're building out a server room alongside a security deployment. Browse the full Server Technology lineup for lower-outlet-count or single-phase variants if this 36-outlet 208V model exceeds what your cabinet needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input voltage and plug does the C2S36CE-DFME2M66 require?

A: It runs on 208V, 40A rated input through a CS8365 3P+G 50A plug, delivering up to 14.4kW of input capacity.

Q: How many outlets does the C2S36CE-DFME2M66 have?

A: 36 total outlets, a mix of C13 (rated up to 12A at 208V L-L) and C19 (rated up to 16A at 208V L-L).

Q: Can I monitor power usage per outlet on the C2S36CE-DFME2M66?

A: Yes. It provides input and outlet-level metering for current, voltage, active power, apparent power, and power factor, with ±1% accuracy on current, voltage, active power, and apparent power measurements.

Q: What's the warranty on the C2S36CE-DFME2M66?

A: It carries a 2-year limited manufacturer warranty.

Q: What management protocols does the C2S36CE-DFME2M66 support?

A: HTTP/HTTPS, TLSv1.2, SSHv2, Telnet, SNMPv2c/v3, IPv4/IPv6, LDAPv3/LDAPS, TACACS+, RADIUS, and FTP/SFTP.

Q: What's the operating temperature range for the C2S36CE-DFME2M66?

A: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C) with 8%RH to 90%RH non-condensing humidity.

Marty Allison

What stands out on the C2S36CE-DFME2M66 is the branch-level protection combined with ±1% metering accuracy — that combination is what separates a real monitored PDU from a switched strip with a display bolted on. This is a 208V, 40A input unit pulling up to 14.4kW through a CS8365 plug, so make sure your panel and receptacle match before you spec it.

Technical Highlights:

• 36 outlets, C13 (≤12A) / C19 (≤16A): Enough outlet diversity to run a mixed rack of 1U servers and higher-draw switch gear off one PDU instead of splitting the load across two units.
• 10 kAIC interrupt rating: Gives the unit margin to clear fault currents safely in facilities where upstream fault current is higher than a typical small server closet.
• Quiescent draw under 10W: The PDU's own overhead barely registers against a 14.4kW input budget, so your usable capacity planning numbers stay close to nominal.

Deployment Considerations:

• The CS8365 3P+G 50A plug is a specific locking connector — confirm your PDU whip or receptacle is already CS8365-terminated before ordering, since this isn't a standard NEMA drop.
• At 70 inches tall and 2.2 inches wide, this is a 0U vertical mount — it needs open vertical rail space in the cabinet, not horizontal U-slots, so check cabinet clearance before assuming it fits an existing enclosure.

This is the right call for a data center cabinet running mixed 1U/2U servers alongside a switch stack, where you need branch-level circuit protection and outlet-level power metering for capacity planning — not for a small IT closet where a basic unmonitored strip would do.