Server Technology C2XG36TE-YCMFA966 36-Outlet Three-Phase Switched PDU

Overview

The Server Technology C2XG36TE-YCMFA966 is a three-phase switched PDU built for data center and network rack environments where you need outlet-level power control across a high-density mix of equipment. This PRO2-series unit ships with 36 total receptacles — 12 CX-style and 24 IEC 60320 C13 — and draws input power through a NEMA L21-30P plug rated at 30A. If you're standardizing a rack row on remote power cycling and load monitoring instead of dumb power strips, C2XG36TE-YCMFA966 (often searched as C2XG36TE YCMFA966) is the class of device to be looking at.

This is a PDU, not a camera or access device, so the relevant comparison points are outlet mix, input current, and phase configuration rather than imaging or analytics specs. Pair it with network video recorders or other rack-mounted infrastructure where centralized power sequencing reduces truck rolls for stuck or hung equipment.

Key Features

• 36 total outlets (12 CX, 24 IEC 60320 C13): the CX receptacles are used for locking-style connections common on servers and network gear, while the 24 C13 outlets cover standard IEC power cords on switches, NVRs, and storage appliances — a single rack unit handles a genuinely mixed equipment load without adapters.
• Switched outlet architecture: because this is a Switched PDU (not basic or metered-only), individual outlets can be power-cycled remotely — useful when a downstream device (an NVR, a switch, an edge server) locks up and a physical visit to the rack isn't practical.
• Three-phase input: three-phase distribution pulls more usable power through a single input feed than single-phase at the same current rating, which is why higher-outlet-count PDUs like this one are built this way — it lets 36 outlets live on one unit instead of splitting the load across multiple PDUs and circuits.
• 30A NEMA L21-30P input plug: this is a locking twist-lock plug, not a standard straight-blade connector — confirm your rack PDU whip or receptacle is wired for L21-30 before ordering, since the plug type is fixed and not user-changeable in the field.
• Mixed receptacle detail (12 CX / 24 C13): the 2:1 ratio of C13 to CX outlets reflects a rack that's mostly standard IEC-corded equipment with a smaller set of locking-connector devices — check your own equipment's cord ends against this split before assuming full compatibility.
• 30 lbs shipping weight: a PDU in this weight class is meant for rack-mounted vertical or horizontal installation rather than portable use — plan rack rail or cage-nut mounting hardware accordingly, and factor the weight into how the rack unit is loaded top-to-bottom.

Integration & Compatibility

With 36 switchable outlets, this PDU is sized for a full or near-full rack of mixed IT and IP camera recording infrastructure — NVRs, PoE switches, servers, and storage — where remote outlet control matters more than simple pass-through power. If your rack's incoming power isn't already provisioned for a 30A three-phase L21-30 feed, that's the first thing to verify with your electrical contractor, since this unit expects that connector on the input side, not a standard NEMA 5-20 or L6-30 circuit. For guidance on planning rack power alongside PoE switches and recording hardware, a PoE planning guide is a useful reference when sizing total load across a rack row. If you're building out a full recording or network closet, review a network video recorder lineup alongside PDU selection so outlet count and phase capacity are planned together rather than as an afterthought.

When to Choose a Different Model

If your rack's incoming feed is single-phase rather than three-phase, or your available circuit isn't wired for an L21-30P connector, look at a different input configuration within the same PRO2 family rather than forcing this unit onto incompatible power. If you need fewer than 36 outlets or a smaller footprint for a partial rack, a lower-outlet-count variant in the same switched PDU line is the more efficient fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input plug does the C2XG36TE-YCMFA966 use?

A: It uses a NEMA L21-30P locking plug rated for 30A three-phase input — confirm your rack circuit is wired for this connector before ordering.

Q: How many outlets does the C2XG36TE-YCMFA966 have, and what type?

A: 36 total: 12 CX-style receptacles and 24 IEC 60320 C13 receptacles.

Q: Is the C2XG36TE-YCMFA966 a switched or basic PDU?

A: It's a switched PDU, meaning individual outlets support remote power control rather than simple always-on pass-through.

Q: How much does the C2XG36TE-YCMFA966 weigh for rack planning?

A: Shipping weight is 30 lbs.

Q: Is the C2XG36TE-YCMFA966 single-phase or three-phase?

A: It's a three-phase unit, which is why it supports a higher outlet count on a single 30A input feed.

Jerry Tildsen

The outlet mix on the C2XG36TE-YCMFA966 is what stands out to me — 12 CX and 24 C13 on one three-phase, 30A unit means you're covering locking-connector gear and standard IEC-corded equipment in the same rack without patching in adapters.

Technical Highlights:

• 36 total outlets (12 CX / 24 C13): a 2:1 split toward standard C13 outlets fits a rack that's mostly conventional IEC-corded servers and network gear, with CX reserved for the subset of equipment that needs a locking connection.
• 30A NEMA L21-30P input: a locking twist-lock input plug at this current rating is standard for higher-density PDUs — it's not interchangeable with a straight-blade NEMA plug, so the receiving circuit has to be built for it.
• Three-phase distribution: spreading 36 outlets across three phases is what makes a single-unit, high-outlet-count PDU practical instead of needing two or three single-phase units stacked in the rack.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm the rack's PDU whip terminates in an L21-30 receptacle before this unit arrives — swapping input plug types isn't a field option.
• At 30 lbs, plan for proper rack rail support rather than mounting on ear brackets alone, particularly in a vertical 0U orientation loaded with cords on both sides.

This is the right PDU for a data center or network operations rack running a mixed fleet of IEC-corded switches and NVRs alongside a handful of locking-connector servers, where three-phase 30A input is already provisioned and outlet-level remote control is a requirement, not a nice-to-have.