Server Technology C2SG36TE-EQAF2M66 Switched Metered-by-Outlet Rack PDU

Overview

The Server Technology C2SG36TE-EQAF2M66 is a vertical 0U rack power distribution unit built for data center and network operations center racks that need outlet-level control and monitoring rather than a dumb power strip behind the rails. It runs on a 230V, 50/60 Hz input rated at 63A (48A rated current) through an IEC 230V/63A 2P+PE 6Hr plug, feeding an 11 kW capacity across 36 total outlets — 24x IEC 60320/C13 rated up to 10A at 230V L-N and 12x Cx outlets rated up to 16A at 230V L-N. At 70 inches tall, 2.2 inches wide, and 2.5 inches deep, it mounts in the vertical 0U rail space common to full-height cabinets, keeping horizontal U space open for servers, switches, and patch panels.

Key Features

• 36-outlet mixed C13/Cx layout: 24 C13 outlets plus 12 higher-capacity Cx outlets on a single strip means mixed-load racks — 1U servers on C13 whips alongside higher-draw switches or blade chassis on Cx — don't need a second PDU.
• 11 kW input capacity at 63A/230V: enough headroom for a densely populated rack without derating individual outlets, so you size the circuit once and don't revisit it as gear gets added.
• Branch circuit breakers at ≤16A with 10 kAIC (North America) / 5 kAIC (ROW) interrupt rating: a fault on one outlet branch trips locally instead of taking down the whole strip, and the interrupt rating means the breaker survives a real fault current instead of welding shut.
• Per-outlet and per-branch measurement accuracy (±1% voltage/power, ±3% branch current): C2SG36TE-EQAF2M66 reports outlet-level draw accurate enough to trust for capacity planning and chargeback, not just a rough estimate.
• Quiescent unloaded draw under 10W: the PDU's own overhead barely registers against an 11 kW budget, so your capacity math is about the load, not the metering hardware.
• Gigabit management port (10/100/1000 Mbps) plus RS-232 serial: network management for day-to-day monitoring, with a local serial console as a fallback path if the network segment is down during commissioning or a network outage.
• Encrypted management protocol set — HTTPS, TLSv1.2, SSHv2, SNMPv2c/v3, LDAPv3/LDAPS, TACACS+, RADIUS, SFTP: lets you fold the PDU into existing AAA infrastructure (RADIUS/TACACS+/LDAP) instead of managing local accounts on every unit, and drop Telnet/FTP in favor of the encrypted equivalents once commissioning is done.
• Dual temperature/humidity sensor inputs (4P4C): two independent probes let you monitor both the top and bottom of a hot rack, or intake and exhaust, from the same unit instead of running separate environmental monitoring.
• RJ-12 link port: daisy-chains additional PDUs or link-capable devices back to a single management point, reducing the number of IP addresses and network drops you need to provision per rack.
• Operating range 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F), 8-90% RH non-condensing, to 6,500 ft elevation: the extended thermal ceiling covers hot-aisle conditions in poorly-conditioned or edge facilities where ambient can run well above a typical 40°C data hall spec.
• Storage range -30°C to 80°C (-22°F to 176°F), to 50,000 ft: gives logistics and staging teams wide margin for warehousing or air freight before the unit is racked and powered.

Integration & Compatibility

The C2SG36TE-EQAF2M66's IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack support and standards-based protocol list (SNMPv2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS) mean it drops into existing data center infrastructure management (DCIM) and network monitoring platforms without a proprietary agent. For facilities standardizing on centralized authentication, TACACS+, RADIUS, and LDAPv3/LDAPS support keep PDU login credentials under the same policy as switches and consoles rather than a separate local user database. Pair it with rack-mounted NVRs or edge servers where outlet-level power cycling of hung devices avoids a truck roll, and review a PoE and power planning guide before finalizing circuit allocation across a multi-rack deployment. For the broader lineup, the Server Technology catalog includes lower-outlet-count and single-phase variants for smaller cabinets, and the network video recorder and PoE switch categories are common companions in the same racks this PDU powers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input voltage and plug does the C2SG36TE-EQAF2M66 require?

A: It requires a 230V, 50/60 Hz supply terminated in an IEC 230V/63A 2P+PE 6Hr plug, rated for 63A input current (48A rated).

Q: How many outlets does the C2SG36TE-EQAF2M66 have and what are they rated for?

A: It has 36 total outlets: 24x IEC 60320/C13 rated up to 10A at 230V L-N, and 12x Cx outlets rated up to 16A at 230V L-N.

Q: Does the C2SG36TE-EQAF2M66 provide per-outlet power monitoring?

A: Yes. It measures output current, voltage, active power, apparent power, power factor, crest factor, and energy at ±1% to ±3% accuracy depending on the metric, plus branch-level current at ±3%.

Q: What management protocols does the C2SG36TE-EQAF2M66 support?

A: HTTP/HTTPS, TLSv1.2, SSHv2, Telnet, SNMPv2c/v3, IPv4/IPv6, LDAPv3/LDAPS, TACACS+, RADIUS, and FTP/SFTP, along with a Gigabit Ethernet port and an RS-232 serial console.

Q: What's the operating temperature range for the C2SG36TE-EQAF2M66?

A: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) at 8-90% RH non-condensing, up to 6,500 ft elevation.

Q: What are the physical dimensions of the C2SG36TE-EQAF2M66?

A: 70 inches tall, 2.2 inches wide, and 2.5 inches deep — sized for vertical 0U mounting in a full-height rack.

Jerry Tildsen

What stands out on the C2SG36TE-EQAF2M66 is the outlet mix — 24 C13 plus 12 Cx across 36 total positions on an 11 kW, 63A/230V feed. That's a strip built for a rack that isn't uniform, which is most of them once you've got a mix of 1U servers and higher-draw network gear.

Technical Highlights:

• 63A input at 48A rated current: gives you real headroom below the breaker trip point, so transient inrush from switching gear on doesn't nuisance-trip the branch.
• Branch breakers ≤16A at 10 kAIC (NA) / 5 kAIC (ROW): a short on one Cx outlet takes down that branch only, not the 35 other outlets on the strip.
• ±1% voltage/power and ±3% branch current accuracy: good enough to use for actual capacity planning and billback, not just a rough gauge on the front panel.

Deployment Considerations:

• At 70 inches tall and 2.2 inches wide, this is a 0U vertical mount — confirm your cabinet's rear channel depth clears the 2.5-inch body plus cable bend radius before ordering.
• The quiescent draw under 10W is negligible against 11 kW, but remember the 230V input means this unit is not a drop-in for a 120V North American circuit — verify your PDU whip and receptacle match the IEC 230V/63A 2P+PE plug before it ships to site.

This is the right strip for a European or international 230V data hall row with mixed C13/high-draw equipment, where per-outlet metering and RADIUS/TACACS+ integration matter as much as raw outlet count — not a fit for a 120V North American cabinet without a different input variant.