Middle Atlantic SW 2U 24A 120V(16)5-20R L5-30P - LP-61320

Middle Atlantic LP-61320 2U 16-Outlet 30A Rackmount Switched PDU

Overview

The Middle Atlantic LP-61320 is a 2U horizontal rackmount power distribution unit designed for AV, security, and IT rack builds that require controlled outlet management across 16 individually switched NEMA 5-20R receptacles on a single 30A/120V circuit. If you're building out a rack where unplanned reboots or outlet-level power cycling needs to happen without rolling a technician to the cabinet, this is the unit to evaluate. It draws from an L5-30P twist-lock input — a deliberate choice that prevents accidental disconnection under load in a live rack environment.

The LP-61320 (often searched as LP 61320) ships in a black and silver finish at 17.2 in wide × 3.5 in tall × 5.2 in deep — a standard 2U 19-inch rack footprint that drops into almost any commercial equipment enclosure without clearance compromises. The 9.84 ft (3 m) power cord gives you genuine reach to a floor PDU or in-row UPS without daisy-chaining extension cords, which is a real-world wiring consideration in deeper two-post or four-post racks.

Key Features

• 16x NEMA 5-20R Switched Outlets: Sixteen individually addressable 5-20R receptacles let you cycle power on a hung device, sequence startup order across gear, or isolate a single load without dropping the rest of the rack. In a camera or NVR rack, this means rebooting a single encoder or recorder without touching adjacent switches or storage.
• 30A / 120V Input Capacity: At 30 amps on a 120V feed, the LP-61320 delivers up to 3,600W of available load — headroom for a dense rack of PoE switches, NVRs, and edge servers while staying within the 80% NEC continuous-load rule at 2,880W practical maximum. Verify your circuit breaker is 30A before installing.
• L5-30P Twist-Lock Plug: The locking L5-30P input connector physically locks to the power source receptacle, eliminating the risk of accidental disconnection that standard straight-blade plugs allow. In a production security rack, an accidental unplug equals a site-wide camera outage — the twist-lock prevents that failure mode entirely.
• 2U Horizontal Rack Mount: The 17.2 in × 3.5 in form factor installs horizontally in any standard 19-inch EIA rack. Two rack units of height is the right trade-off for 16 outlets; alternatives that go 1U typically cut outlet count in half or compromise spacing between plugs for wider power bricks.
• 9.84 ft (3 m) Corded Feed: Three meters of cord length is long enough to reach a dedicated 30A receptacle at floor level or on an adjacent in-row UPS without requiring an extension — a subtle but important compliance and warranty consideration, since most UPS manufacturers void coverage if you extend the feed.
• 5.2 in Rack Depth: At just over 5 inches deep, the LP-61320 does not compete for cable management space behind the unit. In shallow rack enclosures or wall-mount cabinets with 12–18 inch usable depth, this matters significantly.
• TAA Compliant: The LP-61320 carries TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance, making it eligible for U.S. federal government procurements, GSA schedules, and state/local government contracts where TAA is a hard requirement. This is verified on the product and not a catalog-level claim.
• Black and Silver Finish: The two-tone finish aligns visually with standard rack aesthetics and makes the unit easy to identify in a mixed-vendor rack by sight — a minor but practical benefit when a field tech is working under time pressure in a busy IDF or head-end room.

Integration & Compatibility

The LP-61320 connects to any infrastructure with a 30A/120V NEMA L5-30 receptacle — standard output on commercial UPS units (APC, Eaton, Vertiv) in the 1.5–3 kVA range, as well as dedicated 30A wall receptacles common in data centers and IDF closets. The NEMA 5-20R receptacles accept both 5-15P and 5-20P plugs, so standard 15A equipment (cameras, switches, encoders) and 20A devices both connect without adapters. This is a horizontal-mount unit and does not install vertically on a rack rail — confirm your rack layout supports front- or rear-horizontal PDU mounting before ordering. For rackmount power planning in larger deployments, review your PoE switch power budgets alongside PDU capacity to avoid oversubscription on the 30A feed. Middle Atlantic's broader rack power and infrastructure line includes vertical PDUs, UPS units, and cable management accessories if your build requires a different form factor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What plug type does the LP-61320 require at the power source?

A: The LP-61320 uses an L5-30P twist-lock plug, which requires a NEMA L5-30R receptacle at the power source. This is a 30A/120V locking connector — confirm your UPS, PDU, or wall outlet is equipped with an L5-30R before installing.

Q: How many outlets does the LP-61320 have, and what receptacle type?

A: The LP-61320 provides 16 NEMA 5-20R receptacles. These accept both 5-15P (standard 15A) and 5-20P (20A) plugs, so most rack equipment connects without adapters.

Q: Is the LP-61320 TAA compliant for government procurement?

A: Yes. The LP-61320 is TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant, making it eligible for U.S. federal, GSA schedule, and qualifying state/local government purchases where TAA compliance is required.

Q: What is the maximum power capacity of the LP-61320?

A: The LP-61320 is rated for 30A at 120V, yielding a maximum of 3,600W. Per the NEC 80% continuous-load rule, the practical sustained load ceiling is 2,880W (24A). Plan your rack load accordingly.

Q: Does the LP-61320 fit a standard 19-inch rack?

A: Yes. At 17.2 in wide and 3.5 in tall (2U), the LP-61320 mounts in any standard 19-inch EIA rack in a horizontal orientation. Rack depth requirement is minimal at 5.2 in.

Q: How long is the power cord on the LP-61320?

A: The LP-61320 includes a 9.84 ft (3 m) corded feed, giving sufficient reach to a floor-level or in-row UPS without requiring extension cords.

Marty Allison

The LP-61320 is the unit I spec when a rack integrator needs switched outlet control across a 30A feed and can't afford the failure mode of an accidental power disconnect mid-shift. That L5-30P twist-lock input is the detail that separates this from a basic strip — in a production security head-end, one bump of a straight-blade cord costs you a full camera reboot across 16 channels.

Technical Highlights:

• 16x NEMA 5-20R at 30A/120V: Running 16 outlets off a single 30A circuit gives you 3,600W ceiling — sustainable at 2,880W continuous under NEC 80% rule. Enough headroom for a mixed rack of NVRs, managed switches, and edge compute without splitting across two circuits.
• 2U / 5.2 in Depth: Two rack units at just 5.2 inches deep means it clears rear cable management in most shallow wall-mount enclosures. This is the spec that gets overlooked on RFQs and causes field headaches during installation.
• TAA Compliance: Verified TAA on the LP-61320 means it clears federal and GSA procurement gates without a separate waiver process — a real time-saver on government site builds where the compliance check happens at PO approval, not after delivery.

Deployment Considerations:

• Your upstream circuit must be a dedicated 30A breaker feeding an L5-30R receptacle — this unit will not plug into a standard 5-15R or 5-20R wall outlet. Confirm the electrical rough-in before the equipment ships to site.
• The 9.84 ft cord is fixed — if your rack position is more than 3 meters from the UPS or power source, plan a dedicated circuit to the rack rather than extending the PDU cord, which introduces compliance and warranty risk on the PDU itself.

This unit fits well in physical security head-end rooms, network IDF closets, and government facility racks where switched outlet control, a TAA pedigree, and a locking input are non-negotiable requirements on the same line item.