Middle Atlantic LP-61200 Vertical 0U Network Switched PDU
Overview
The Middle Atlantic LP-61200 is a zero-unit (0U) vertical rack PDU delivering 20A at 120VAC across 24 NEMA 5-20R receptacles — designed for high-density equipment racks where every rack unit counts. At 60.6 inches tall and just 2 inches in both width and depth, it mounts vertically in the side channel of a standard rack without consuming a single rack unit. The LP-61200 ships with a 9.84 ft (3 m) corded lead terminated in an L5-20P twist-lock plug, ready to connect to a matching 20A circuit. TAA-compliant for government and federally funded installations.
Key Features
- 24x NEMA 5-20R Outlets at 20A: Twenty-four individually accessible 5-20R receptacles on a single 20A/120VAC feed. That covers a fully loaded security rack — NVR, PoE switches, servers, KVM, and ancillary gear — without daisy-chaining strips or hunting for an adjacent outlet.
- 0U Vertical Form Factor (60.6 in × 2 in × 2 in): Mounts flat against the vertical side channel of the rack. You recover every rack unit for actual equipment — no 1U or 2U power strip eating into your usable space, which matters when you're dense-packing a 42U or 45U cabinet.
- L5-20P Twist-Lock Input Plug: The L5-20P plug seats and locks into a matching 20A receptacle — it won't vibrate loose in a data center floor environment or a physically accessible IDF closet. If your PDU circuit is 5-20R standard, you'll need a short L5-20P to 5-20R adapter; plan for that before install.
- 9.84 ft (3 m) Corded Lead: Three meters of cord gives you practical reach from the rack's side channel down to a floor outlet or up to an overhead busway, without requiring an extension cord. Extensions on PDU input leads introduce a failure point — the factory cord length eliminates that in most standard bay deployments.
- TAA-Compliant (FCC TAA): Verified TAA compliance makes the LP-61200 eligible for GSA schedule orders, DoD deployments, and any contract vehicle requiring Trade Agreements Act conformance. No substitution or waiver paperwork needed.
- Black and Silver Finish: The two-tone finish is standard across Middle Atlantic rack infrastructure, so it integrates visually in mixed-vendor cabinets without standing out as an afterthought.
Integration and Compatibility
The LP-61200 is sized for standard 2-post and 4-post racks that include a vertical 0U mounting channel — verify your cabinet supports vertical PDU mounting before ordering. The 24 NEMA 5-20R receptacles accept any standard 5-15P or 5-20P equipment cord, covering virtually all rack-mount NVRs, managed switches, and servers. Input circuit requirements: a dedicated 20A/120VAC branch circuit with an L5-20P receptacle. For Middle Atlantic rack infrastructure and compatible rack PDUs, confirm your circuit panel has a 20A breaker dedicated to this run — sharing with other loads risks nuisance trips at high utilization. If your facility runs high-density PoE switch stacks, cross-check the aggregate draw of your switch population against the 20A branch before commissioning. Integrators sourcing for security rack builds should note the 0U vertical channel requirement on the target cabinet spec sheet. A PDU selection guide can help match outlet count and amperage to your load profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the LP-61200 TAA compliant for government procurement?
A: Yes. The LP-61200 carries verified TAA compliance, making it eligible for GSA schedule and other federal contract vehicles requiring Trade Agreements Act conformance.
Q: What input plug does the LP-61200 use?
A: The LP-61200 uses an L5-20P twist-lock input plug on a 9.84 ft (3 m) factory cord. Your branch circuit must have a matching L5-20P receptacle on a dedicated 20A/120VAC breaker.
Q: How many outlets does the LP-61200 provide, and what type?
A: Twenty-four NEMA 5-20R receptacles. These accept standard 5-15P and 5-20P equipment cords used on most rack-mount NVRs, switches, and servers.
Q: Does the LP-61200 take up rack units?
A: No. It is a 0U vertical PDU — 60.6 inches tall and 2 inches wide — designed to mount in the vertical side channel of compatible racks without consuming any rack unit space.
Q: What is the shipping weight of the LP-61200?
A: 11.84 lbs (5.4 kg) shipping weight.
The LP-61200 (often searched as LP 61200) is one of those infrastructure pieces that either fits your rack build cleanly or it doesn't — the 0U vertical form factor is the deciding factor. At 60.6 inches tall and just 2 inches square in cross-section, it drops into the side channel of a compatible cabinet and disappears. The 24 NEMA 5-20R outlets on a single 20A/120VAC feed is genuinely useful in a security rack: you can power an NVR, two or three managed PoE switches, an access control panel, a UPS bypass shelf, and ancillary gear without hunting for a second PDU.
Technical Highlights:
- 24-Outlet / 20A capacity: Supports a fully populated security rack on a single 20A branch. Total connected load should stay under 16A sustained (80% derating rule) — add up your switch and NVR nameplate draws before you commit the circuit.
- L5-20P twist-lock input: Locks mechanically at the panel receptacle — no accidental disconnection from cable tension or physical contact in a busy IDF. Requires a dedicated 20A/120VAC circuit with an L5-20P outlet; standard 5-20R wall receptacles won't accept this plug directly.
- TAA compliance verified: Confirmed TAA on this SKU means no compliance waiver needed for government or federally-funded security deployments. If your project has a TAA line item, this clears it without substitution risk.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify your rack cabinet has a vertical 0U side channel before ordering. Not all 2-post or open-frame racks include a dedicated vertical PDU mount — check the cabinet spec sheet for 0U PDU compatibility.
- The 3-meter input cord works well for most floor-to-overhead or floor-to-side-wall runs, but if your panel receptacle is more than about 8 feet away, plan your conduit routing early — PDU input extensions are a code and reliability concern.
Best fit: high-density physical security racks in government facilities, enterprise IDF closets, or SOC infrastructure buildouts where TAA compliance is required and rack unit conservation is a priority.
