Server Technology C3WG36RL-DCJE2MT3/C 0U Switched Rack PDU

The Server Technology C3WG36RL-DCJE2MT3/C is a switched PRO3X power distribution unit built for 3-phase 208V data center racks that need per-outlet control without sacrificing rack unit space. This is a 0U vertical PDU — it mounts in the rear channel of the rack rather than consuming a horizontal slot, which matters when every 1U and 2U bay is already spoken for by compute or switching gear. With 18 C13 outlets and 18 CX outlets on a single strip, C3WG36RL-DCJE2MT3/C covers a mixed load of standard IEC power cords alongside locking CX-style connectors on one unit instead of running two separate PDUs to get both connector types into the same rack.

Overview

This PDU is built around Server Technology's Switched PRO3X platform, which puts individual outlet control and monitoring behind a color LCD display mounted on the unit itself. For a rack owner who needs to remotely cycle power on a hung server or isolate a single CX-connected device without touching anything else in the rack, per-outlet switching removes the need to walk the data center floor for a manual power cycle. The RAMLOCK designation on C3WG36RL-DCJE2MT3/C indicates a locking outlet retention system, which keeps power cords seated during vibration or accidental cable tension — a real consideration in racks with dense cabling where a technician's hand can catch a cord while working nearby equipment.

Key Features

• 18 C13 + 18 CX Outlet Mix: 36 total outlets split between standard IEC C13 (for servers, switches, and most rack gear using C14 power cords) and CX outlets (a locking connector format), so you're not forced into a single connector standard across the whole rack.
• Color LCD Display: Gives on-unit visibility into PDU status without needing a laptop or remote session open — useful for a quick health check during a rack walk-through or initial commissioning.
• 0U Vertical Form Factor: Mounts in the rear vertical rail space, so C3WG36RL-DCJE2MT3/C adds zero rack units of consumption — every U of front rack space stays available for servers and network gear.
• 208V 3-Phase Input: Matches standard 3-phase data center power infrastructure, delivering higher usable capacity per circuit than single-phase feeds — the right input type for higher-density racks pulling more aggregate load.
• HDOT (High-Density Outlet Technology) Design: Server Technology's HDOT outlet spacing packs more outlets into the same physical strip length without crowding adjacent connectors, which keeps large power supplies and locking cord ends from blocking neighboring outlets.
• RAMLOCK Outlet Retention: Locks power cords into the outlet body, reducing accidental disconnects in racks with heavy cable churn or during equipment moves.
• Switched Outlet Control: Individual outlet switching lets you remotely power-cycle a single connected device rather than the entire strip — critical when other equipment on the same PDU has to stay powered.

Integration & Compatibility

C3WG36RL-DCJE2MT3/C is TAA-compliant, a relevant checkbox for federal and government-adjacent procurement where Trade Agreements Act sourcing rules apply to the purchase. Because this is a switched unit with network-manageable outlet control, plan your rack's out-of-band management network to include this PDU alongside your other managed power and console infrastructure. Before ordering, confirm your electrical drop is provisioned for 208V 3-phase — this unit is not a drop-in replacement for a single-phase PDU, and the upstream panel and receptacle need to match. Pair it with vertical PDU mounting brackets sized to your rack depth, and verify cable management accessories are budgeted for the 36-outlet cord count. If your rack's power infrastructure planning is still in progress, a PoE and power planning guide can help size circuits before ordering PDUs. This PDU fits within a broader network video recorder and surveillance server rack build where centralized, switched power to recording infrastructure reduces truck rolls for manual resets. Browse the full Server Technology catalog for complementary 0U and 1U PDU models, or the broader power distribution unit category for alternate outlet counts and phase configurations. For racks that also need managed switching alongside managed power, review compatible network switches to round out the out-of-band management stack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the C3WG36RL-DCJE2MT3/C TAA compliant?

A: Yes, this model carries TAA Compliance, relevant for government and federal-adjacent procurement requirements.

Q: What input voltage and phase does this PDU require?

A: C3WG36RL-DCJE2MT3/C is built for 208V 3-phase input power — confirm your electrical drop matches before ordering.

Q: How many outlets does the C3WG36RL-DCJE2MT3/C have?

A: It has 36 total outlets: 18 C13 (standard IEC) and 18 CX (locking connector format).

Q: Does this PDU take up rack unit space?

A: No — it's a 0U form factor that mounts vertically in the rear of the rack, consuming zero horizontal rack units.

Q: Can I monitor outlet status without a network connection?

A: Yes, the unit includes a color LCD display for on-unit status visibility.

Q: What does RAMLOCK mean on this model?

A: RAMLOCK refers to the outlet retention system that locks power cords in place to reduce accidental disconnects.

Jerry Tildsen

I get asked a lot whether a 0U PDU is worth it over a 1U managed strip, and the C3WG36RL-DCJE2MT3/C is a good example of why: 36 outlets (18 C13 + 18 CX) on a vertical strip means you keep every horizontal U free for compute while still getting per-outlet switching and a color LCD for on-unit status.

Technical Highlights:

• 18 C13 + 18 CX outlet split: covers standard IEC-cord equipment and locking CX-connector gear on one strip, so you're not running two PDUs to serve two connector standards in the same rack.
• 208V 3-phase input: delivers more usable capacity per circuit than single-phase, which is the right call once your rack density climbs past what a single-phase feed comfortably supports.
• RAMLOCK retention + HDOT outlet spacing: keeps cords seated under vibration and cable churn while packing 36 outlets into the strip without crowding adjacent connectors.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm your electrical infrastructure is actually wired for 208V 3-phase before ordering — this isn't a drop-in swap for a single-phase PDU, the panel and receptacle both need to match.
• With 36 outlets on one strip, plan your cable management up front — a fully loaded C13/CX mix gets crowded fast without vertical cable channels on either side.

This is the PDU I'd spec for a TAA-constrained federal data center build where the rack is running mixed IEC and locking-connector equipment and every rack unit is already committed to compute — the 0U form factor and switched control on C3WG36RL-DCJE2MT3/C solve both problems at once.