Server Technology C2XG36TE-5CAE2M66 Switched 3-Phase Rack PDU, 17.3kW

Overview

The Server Technology C2XG36TE-5CAE2M66 is a switched POPS (Per Outlet Power Sensing) rack PDU built for high-density data center cabinets running 415V 3-phase power. Rated for 17.3kW at 24A and terminated in a NEMA L22-30P input plug, this unit is designed for facilities that need outlet-level control and circuit-level visibility across dozens of servers in a single rack — not a consumer power strip stretched into an enterprise role. With 24x IEC 60320/C13 outlets and 12x hybrid Cx outlets, C2XG36TE-5CAE2M66 gives you 36 total outlet positions to work with, and every one of them can be switched independently for remote reboot or load shedding.

Key Features

• Cx Hybrid Outlets (12x): Each Cx outlet accepts either a C14 or C20 plug, so mixed equipment — a 1U server with a standard C14 cord next to a switch pulling a C20 — shares the same PDU without an adapter drawer full of dongles.
• Switched Outlet Control: Cycle power to individual outlets or groups remotely to hard-reboot a hung server, or power down unused receptacles entirely rather than leaving them energized and drawing standby load.
• Alternating 3-Phase Wiring: Outlets are wired in an alternating pattern per phase rather than grouped in blocks, which shortens the power cords you need to reach adjacent equipment and keeps airflow paths in the rack clearer.
• Per-Phase Current LEDs: Built-in displays show live current draw on each phase, so you can catch an imbalanced load before a breaker trips instead of finding out during a 3am outage.
• ANSI C12.1 Billing-Grade Metering: Current-per-phase accuracy meets ANSI C12.1, which matters if you're passing power costs through to tenants or internal business units in a colocation or multi-tenant cabinet.
• PIPS Monitoring (Voltage, Power, Power Factor, Energy): Per-inlet power sensing tracks voltage, active power, apparent power, power factor, and energy consumption — the data set you need for capacity planning before you rack one more server into a cabinet that's already tight.
• Branch Circuit Protection (UL489 / UL248): Each breaker branch is monitored and alerts via SNMP before a circuit trips from overload, backed by UL489 magnetic-hydraulic breakers or UL248 fuses that satisfy the UL/IEC 60950-1 branch protection requirement.
• Network Access Redundancy: If the primary unit loses power, the link unit keeps network access alive and can supply backup power to the primary's network card — so you don't lose remote visibility into the rack at the exact moment something goes wrong.
• Multi-Circuit Linking: Link up to four power circuits under a single IP address, cutting down on the number of management interfaces and IP allocations you need to track across a row of racks.
• Remote Management Protocols: HTTP(S), SSH, Telnet, SNMP, (S)FTP, SMTP, Syslog, LDAP(S), and RS-232 serial are all supported, so the PDU drops into whatever monitoring stack and authentication scheme your data center already runs.
• Dual External Temperature/Humidity Probes: Primary and link units each support two external 10-foot (3m) T/H probes for rack-level environmental monitoring alongside the power data.
• 60°C-Rated Operation: Tested and approved for continuous operation in 60°C data center environments, which covers hot-aisle containment and high-density cabinets running well above typical office ambient.

Integration & Compatibility

C2XG36TE-5CAE2M66 (often searched as C2XG36TE 5CAE2M66) integrates into existing data center monitoring through standard protocols rather than a proprietary management layer — SNMP traps and email alerts route into whatever DCIM or NOC tooling you already have. Mounting is handled through standard button mounts, with provisions for custom mounting brackets available by contacting Server Technology directly for bracket specifications. Because the input plug is a NEMA L22-30P rated for 415V 3-phase at 30A, confirm your cabinet's whip and receptacle are provisioned for that plug and voltage before ordering — this is not a drop-in replacement for a single-phase 208V PDU. For broader rack power planning, see the power distribution units category, and pair this unit with networking and wiring gear from the same Server Technology catalog when standardizing rack infrastructure across a row. If you're sizing PDUs for a new build, a power planning guide can help confirm circuit counts before committing to plug types and phase configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input voltage and plug does the C2XG36TE-5CAE2M66 use?

A: It runs on 415V 3-phase power at 50/60Hz, terminated in a NEMA L22-30P plug rated for 30A input (24A rated current).

Q: How many outlets does the C2XG36TE-5CAE2M66 have?

A: 36 total: 24x IEC 60320/C13 outlets plus 12x Cx hybrid outlets that accept either C14 or C20 plugs.

Q: What's the total power capacity of this PDU?

A: 17.3 kW input power capacity.

Q: Can outlets be switched individually?

A: Yes — this is a switched PDU, so you can cycle power to individual outlets or groups remotely to reboot equipment or power down unused receptacles.

Q: What operating temperature is the C2XG36TE-5CAE2M66 rated for?

A: It's tested and approved for operation in data center environments up to 60°C.

Q: What compliance standards does it meet?

A: ANSI C12.1 for billing-grade metering accuracy, UL489 and UL248 for branch circuit breaker/fuse protection, and IEC 60950-1.

Eden Phillips

What stands out on the C2XG36TE-5CAE2M66 is the outlet mix — 24x C13 plus 12x Cx hybrid ports gives you 36 switched positions on one 415V 3-phase feed, which is a lot of flexibility for a single L22-30P whip.

Technical Highlights:

• 17.3kW capacity at 24A rated current: sized for a genuinely dense cabinet, not a half-populated rack — plan your server count against the full 24A rating, not the 30A plug rating.
• ANSI C12.1 metering accuracy: billing-grade current-per-phase readings mean you can actually charge back power costs by cabinet in a colo or shared-services environment.
• 60°C operating rating: this unit is validated for hot-aisle and high-density thermal conditions well above typical office ambient, so containment airflow issues won't take it out of spec.

Deployment Considerations:

• The alternating per-outlet 3-phase wiring shortens cord runs and helps balance load, but plan your equipment layout with phase balance in mind rather than just filling outlets top to bottom.
• Custom mounting brackets aren't included standard — button mounts come standard, and anything beyond that means contacting Server Technology directly for bracket options before you assume rail compatibility.

This is the right PDU for a 415V 3-phase colocation cabinet or enterprise data center row where you need per-outlet switching, branch circuit protection, and billing-grade metering in a single C2XG36TE-5CAE2M66 unit — not for a single-phase 208V closet deployment.