Server Technology C2WG36CE-DCMFAM00 Switched POPS Rack PDU

Overview

The Server Technology C2WG36CE-DCMFAM00 is a vertical 0U switched rack power distribution unit built for 208V three-phase delta data center environments where per-outlet visibility and remote circuit control matter more than a basic strip. This PRO2 HDOT-series unit delivers 36 IEC 60320/C13 outlets from an 8.6kW input capacity, targeting high-density cabinets running mixed server and network gear that need outlet-level accountability rather than a single amp reading for the whole rack. C2WG36CE-DCMFAM00 pairs Per-Outlet Power Sensing (POPS) with remote outlet switching, which is the difference between guessing which server is drawing load and knowing it in real time from the network card.

Key Features

• Per-Outlet Power Sensing (POPS): monitors current load (A), voltage (V), power (W), apparent power (VA), crest factor, power factor, and energy at each of the 36 outlets individually — useful when you need to bill back power by tenant or server owner instead of averaging across the whole rack.
• Outlet Switching: cycle power to individual outlets or groups from the network interface, so a hung server gets a remote reboot instead of a dispatched tech walking the aisle.
• Per-Inlet Power Sensing (PIPS): tracks the same current, voltage, power, and energy metrics at the inlet, giving you both the whole-unit draw and the outlet-level breakdown from one device.
• Branch Current Monitoring: watches current at each breaker branch and fires SNMP alerts before a branch trips, which matters on a 24A-rated, 30A-input circuit where headroom is finite.
• Alternating-Phase (HDOT) Outlets: outlets are physically alternated across phases on the strip, simplifying three-phase load balancing by sight instead of tracing a wiring diagram during installation.
• Auto-Flip Current Display: onboard LEDs cycle current readings per phase, giving techs a fast overload check without opening a browser session to the network card.
• Star Multi-Linking: links up to four power circuits under one IP address, so a multi-PDU cabinet doesn't consume four network drops and four IPs for basic monitoring.
• Hot-Swap Network Card: if the Primary unit loses power, the Linked unit keeps supplying backup power to the network card, keeping the PDU reachable during a partial outage instead of going dark.
• Temperature/Humidity Monitoring: supports two external 10-foot T/H probes with SNMP alerting and email notification, letting you catch a cooling failure in the cabinet before it becomes a thermal shutdown event.
• Branch Circuit Protection: 2-pole, 20A UL 489-rated magnetic-hydraulic breakers rated at 10 kAIC meet the UL/IEC 62368-1 branch protection requirement, protecting downstream gear without relying on fuses that need physical replacement after a trip.
• Network Protocol Breadth: HTTP(S), SSH, Telnet, SNMP, (S)FTP, SMTP, Syslog, and LDAP(S) over a 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface plus RS-232 serial, so the PDU slots into whatever monitoring and authentication stack your data center already runs.
• Environmental Range: rated for 0°C to 60°C operation and 8-90% RH non-condensing at up to 6,500ft elevation, covering everything from a conditioned white space to a warmer edge closet.

Integration & Compatibility

Input is a NEMA L15-30P plug rated 30A (24A rated current) at 208V, feeding 8.6kW of usable capacity across the 36 C13 outlets — size your load calculations to the 24A rated current, not the 30A plug rating, to stay within code. The RJ-12 link port ties into Star Multi-Linking for shared IP management, and LDAP(S) support means outlet-switching access can be tied into existing directory-based authentication instead of managing a separate local user list. At 70 inches tall, 2.2 inches wide, and 2.5 inches deep, the C2WG36CE-DCMFAM00 mounts vertically in the rear channel of a standard rack cabinet — check that the cabinet's vertical PDU channel clears 2.5 inches of depth before ordering. Pair it with a network video recorder or server stack sized to the 8.6kW budget, and review a power planning guide when balancing this PDU against other loads in the same panel. For broader context on Server Technology PDU options and where HDOT fits versus standard outlet PDUs, the power distribution units category page covers the full PRO2 lineup, including PDU mounting accessories for non-standard rack depths.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input voltage and plug does the C2WG36CE-DCMFAM00 use?

A: It requires a 208V three-phase delta circuit and terminates in a NEMA L15-30P plug, rated 30A input with a 24A rated current.

Q: How many outlets does the C2WG36CE-DCMFAM00 have and what type?

A: It provides 36 IEC 60320/C13 outlets arranged in an alternating-phase HDOT layout for three-phase load balancing.

Q: Can I monitor power at the individual outlet level?

A: Yes. Per-Outlet Power Sensing (POPS) reports current, voltage, power, apparent power, crest factor, power factor, and energy for each of the 36 outlets.

Q: Does the C2WG36CE-DCMFAM00 support remote outlet switching?

A: Yes, it is a switched PDU — individual outlets or groups of outlets can be power-cycled remotely to reboot servers or disable unused receptacles.

Q: What network protocols does it support for monitoring and management?

A: HTTP(S), SSH, Telnet, SNMP, (S)FTP, SMTP, Syslog, and LDAP(S) over a 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface, plus RS-232 serial.

Q: What are the physical dimensions of this PDU?

A: 70.0 inches tall by 2.2 inches wide by 2.5 inches deep, sized for vertical mounting in a rack's rear channel.

Jerry Tildsen

What gets my attention on the C2WG36CE-DCMFAM00 is the 24A rated current sitting under a 30A NEMA L15-30P plug — that 6A of headroom is exactly what you want when you're running 36 outlets near capacity and don't want nuisance trips during a load spike.

Technical Highlights:

• 36x IEC 60320/C13 outlets at 8.6kW: enough capacity for a dense mixed-server cabinet without splitting the load across two strips, and POPS gives you per-outlet wattage instead of one aggregate number.
• 2-pole 20A branch breakers, 10 kAIC: UL 489 magnetic-hydraulic breakers reset instead of needing fuse replacement, and the 10 kAIC interrupt rating is sized for a real data center fault current, not a light-duty office circuit.
• Star Multi-Linking up to 4 circuits: one IP address covers up to four power circuits, which cuts down IP and switch-port sprawl in cabinets running multiple PDUs.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm your cabinet's vertical PDU channel clears the 2.2in x 2.5in footprint before ordering — at 70 inches tall this is a full-height 0U mount, not a shelf-mounted strip.
• The 208V 3PH delta input and L15-30P plug mean this unit is not a drop-in swap for a single-phase PDU — verify your panel's phase configuration matches before running cable.

This is the right pick for a colocation or enterprise data center cabinet where you're billing power back by outlet and need remote reboot on individual servers without walking the floor — the combination of POPS, branch current monitoring, and LDAP(S)-backed access control is built for exactly that operational model.