Server Technology C2W36CE-DCMFA900 36-Outlet Switched 3-Phase Rack PDU

Overview

The Server Technology C2W36CE-DCMFA900 is a switched PRO2 rack power distribution unit built for data center racks where remote outlet control matters more than local rack space. This is a 0U vertical-mount PDU — at 70 inches tall and just 2.2 inches wide, it runs the full height of the rack in a side channel rather than eating horizontal rack units, which keeps your 1U/2U server and switch bays free for compute and networking gear instead of power infrastructure. With 36 total outlets and a 208V 3-phase delta configuration wired as Alt Phase, the C2W36CE-DCMFA900 is sized for a full or near-full server cabinet running mixed loads across three phases.

Key Features

• 36 × IEC 60320 C13 Outlets: enough outlet density to power a fully populated rack of servers, switches, and storage nodes without daisy-chaining a second PDU into the same cabinet.
• Switched Outlet Control: each outlet can be managed independently, so a hung server or misbehaving appliance can be power-cycled remotely instead of requiring a physical walk to the rack — this matters most in colocation or remote-hands environments where truck rolls are expensive.
• 8.6kW Total Power Capacity: gives you headroom to plan rack density around a known ceiling — size your server and switch load against this number up front rather than discovering a shortfall after the rack is wired.
• 30A Input Current: matches the PDU to a 30A branch circuit, which is the standard feed size for high-density server cabinets — confirm your panel circuit before ordering to avoid a mismatch.
• 208V 3-Phase Delta Input: spreads load evenly across three phases instead of overloading a single leg, which is the difference between a stable rack and tripped breakers when every U is populated.
• NEMA L15-20P Input Connector: a twist-lock plug that won't work loose under rack vibration or cable tension the way a straight-blade plug can — plan your PDU whip or receptacle to match.
• HDOT Outlets: High Density Outlet Technology outlets add a locking mechanism at each C13 socket, so a snagged network or power cable in a dense cable run doesn't pull the plug loose and drop a server.
• 10ft Cord Length: reaches from a top-of-rack or bottom-of-rack power source to typical panel or PDU-strip locations without an extension whip.
• 50/60Hz Frequency Support: works on both standard US 60Hz and 50Hz international power infrastructure, relevant if you're standardizing PDU stock across domestic and overseas facilities.

Integration & Compatibility

As a 0U vertical PDU, the C2W36CE-DCMFA900 mounts in the rear channel of standard 4-post racks alongside the server rail kits rather than competing with them for U space. The switched architecture is built for environments already running remote power management at the rack level — pair it with your existing network path for out-of-band control. Because this is a 3-phase delta unit at 208V, verify your facility's electrical service matches before ordering; 3-phase delta and 3-phase wye are not interchangeable at the receptacle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many outlets does the C2W36CE-DCMFA900 have?

A: 36 total outlets, all IEC 60320 C13 with HDOT locking retention.

Q: What's the input connector on the C2W36CE-DCMFA900?

A: A NEMA L15-20P twist-lock plug on a 10ft cord, rated for 30A input.

Q: Is the C2W36CE-DCMFA900 rack-mounted horizontally or vertically?

A: It's a 0U vertical-mount unit at 70 inches tall, 2.2 inches wide, and 2.5 inches deep — it installs in the rack's side channel and doesn't consume horizontal rack units.

Q: What's the total power capacity of the C2W36CE-DCMFA900?

A: 8.6kW total capacity across the unit's 36 outlets on a 208V 3-phase delta input.

Q: Can outlets on the C2W36CE-DCMFA900 be controlled individually?

A: Yes — this is a switched PDU, meaning each outlet supports remote on/off control rather than always-on power only.

Marty Allison

The C2W36CE-DCMFA900 is a 0U vertical PDU, and the number that jumps out is 36 outlets on a single 8.6kW, 30A 3-phase delta feed — this is a full-cabinet power strip, not a half-rack unit.

Technical Highlights:

• 36 × C13 HDOT outlets: the locking HDOT sockets matter in a rack this dense — with 36 power cords running down one channel, a standard friction-fit C13 is going to get bumped loose eventually.
• 8.6kW / 30A 208V 3-phase delta: plan your load math against the 8.6kW ceiling, not against the 30A breaker rating alone — the two need to agree before you populate the cabinet.
• NEMA L15-20P input on a 10ft cord: a twist-lock connector, so confirm your PDU whip or panel receptacle is L15-20R before this ships to site — it won't plug into a straight-blade outlet.

Deployment Considerations:

• At 70 inches tall and only 2.2 inches wide, this mounts in the rack's vertical side channel — measure your rack's rear channel clearance before ordering, especially in racks with cable managers already installed.
• This is a 3-phase delta unit, not wye — verify your facility's panel configuration matches before pulling the trigger, since the two aren't interchangeable at the plug.

Sized right for a data center cabinet running dense 1U/2U compute where you need per-outlet remote control and don't want to sacrifice rack units to power distribution — the C2W36CE-DCMFA900 (often searched as C2W36CE DCMFA900) belongs in colocation or remote-hands environments where cycling a single stuck server without a truck roll pays for itself fast.