Server Technology C3WG36RLDQJE2MT2 0U Switched POPS PDU with PIPS, 36-Outlet

Overview

The Server Technology C3WG36RLDQJE2MT2 is a 0U vertical rack PDU built for data center racks where you need outlet-level visibility into every connected device, not just a total-load number at the inlet. This is a Switched POPS unit — Per-Outlet Power Sensing plus Per-Inlet Power Sensing (PIPS) — paired with 36 HDOT Cx outlets (18 C13 and 18 Cx) rated for 14.4kW to 17.3kW depending on your input configuration. It runs on a 208V Delta 60A IEC 60309 3P+G 9Hr input, drawing up to 48A rated current against a 60A input current ceiling. If your rack strategy involves remote outlet switching, granular power auditing, or capacity planning across a colocation footprint, the C3WG36RLDQJE2MT2 is built for exactly that workflow.

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 individual outlet — so you can bill back or troubleshoot a single server's draw instead of guessing from a branch total.
• Per-Inlet Power Sensing (PIPS): Tracks the same metrics at the inlet level, giving you a cross-check against the outlet sum and a fast way to spot a miswired branch before it trips.
• HDOT Cx Outlets (18 C13 + 18 Cx): Cx is a UL-tested hybrid outlet that accepts both C14 and C20 plugs, so mixed 1U servers and higher-draw blade chassis share the same rack unit without an outlet-mismatch problem.
• RamLock Locking Outlets: A mechanical lock secures C14 and C20 plugs in place — relevant in any rack that gets bumped during hands-on maintenance, where an accidentally-pulled cord means an unplanned outage.
• Branch Circuit Protection (UL489, 2-pole, 20A): Magnetic-hydraulic breakers isolate a fault to its branch instead of taking down the whole PDU, meeting the UL/IEC 62368-1 branch protection requirement.
• 10 kAIC Interrupt Rating: The breakers are rated to safely clear a 10,000A fault condition, which matters in higher fault-current data center electrical environments.
• Branch Current Monitoring with SNMP Alerts: Each breaker branch is monitored independently, with SNMP-based alerts and email notifications before usage climbs into trip territory — you get a warning, not a surprise outage.
• Environmental Monitoring (up to 12 DX2 SmartSensors): Daisy-chain up to 12 DX2-series sensors off the sensor port for temperature/humidity tracking with SNMP alerting across the rack row.
• Multi-Unit Linking & Cascading: Daisy-chain up to 16 PDUs from one primary unit over USB or Ethernet, managing an entire row under a single IP address instead of provisioning one management address per PDU.
• Network Monitoring Protocol Support: HTTP(S), SSH, Telnet, SNMP, (S)FTP, SMTP, Syslog, LDAP(S), and RS-232 serial access mean the C3WG36RLDQJE2MT2 fits into existing DCIM and authentication infrastructure rather than forcing a new management tool.
• Hot-Swappable Controller: The controller houses the compute, display, and connectivity ports and can be replaced without powering down connected load — a real consideration for a PDU that's expected to stay live 24/7.
• Multi-Color LCD Display: Local read-out of power usage, alerts, and alarms at the rack, useful for a tech doing a walk-through without pulling up the management interface.

Integration & Compatibility

Connectivity on the C3WG36RLDQJE2MT2 includes 2x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports for redundant network paths or cascade linking, a dedicated RJ45 sensor port, an RJ45 console port for direct CLI access, a 6P6C auxiliary port, an RJ-12 link port for unit-to-unit cascading, and both USB-A and USB-B ports. That port mix covers initial commissioning over console, ongoing SNMP/HTTPS monitoring over Ethernet, and environmental sensor expansion — without needing a separate management appliance. The unit carries UL 62368-1 and CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1 safety certification along with FCC Part 15 Class A and CAN ICES-003 Class A EMC compliance, the baseline expected for commercial-grade data center equipment. Physically it's a 0U vertical-mount form factor at 70.0in x 2.2in x 2.5in, designed to run the full height of a rack alongside your gear rather than consuming a horizontal rack unit — worth checking against your cabinet's vertical PDU channel clearance before ordering. Operating range is rated 0°C to 60°C at 8%RH to 90%RH up to 6,500ft elevation, with storage tolerance down to -40°C and up to 50,000ft — a wide enough band to cover most conditioned data center and edge computing environments. For broader rack power planning, review the network video recorders and IP camera lines that often share these racks, or check the Server Technology PDU catalog for lower-density Switched or Smart PDU variants. A PoE switch selection often lives in the same cabinet and draws from a similar branch budget. If you're planning inlet sizing across a row, a PoE and power planning guide is worth reviewing before you finalize breaker allocation, and the broader power distribution units category covers lower-outlet-count alternatives in the same family.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input voltage and plug does the C3WG36RLDQJE2MT2 require?

A: It requires a 208V Delta 60A IEC 60309 3P+G 9Hr input circuit, with a rated current of 48A against a 60A input current capacity.

Q: How many outlets does this PDU have and what type?

A: 36 total: 18 C13 outlets and 18 HDOT Cx outlets, which accept both C14 and C20 plugs, all with RamLock mechanical locking.

Q: Does the C3WG36RLDQJE2MT2 monitor power at the outlet level or just the inlet?

A: Both — it includes Per-Outlet Power Sensing (POPS) and Per-Inlet Power Sensing (PIPS), reporting current, voltage, power, apparent power, crest factor, power factor, and energy at each level.

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

A: Up to 17.3kW input power capacity.

Q: Can I link multiple PDUs together on one IP address?

A: Yes — up to 16 PDUs can be daisy-chained from a primary unit over USB or Ethernet under a single IP address.

Q: What management protocols does the C3WG36RLDQJE2MT2 support?

A: HTTP(S), SSH, Telnet, SNMP, (S)FTP, SMTP, Syslog, LDAP(S), and RS-232 serial.

Karl Wilson

The outlet mix is what stands out to me on the C3WG36RLDQJE2MT2 — 18 C13 and 18 HDOT Cx outlets on one 0U strip means you're not pre-committing to a plug type per rack unit. I've specced plenty of jobs where a mid-project server refresh brought in higher-draw C20 gear, and a fixed-C13 PDU turned into a bottleneck. This one sidesteps that.

Technical Highlights:

• 17.3kW capacity at 208V/48A rated current: gives real headroom for a densely populated rack running mixed 1U and blade servers without staging a second PDU.
• POPS + PIPS dual-layer sensing: outlet-level data down to power factor and crest factor lets you catch a failing power supply's draw signature before it takes the branch down, while inlet-level PIPS confirms the aggregate matches what you're billed for at the panel.
• 10 kAIC interrupt rating on UL489 20A branch breakers: this is the number facilities engineers ask for first in higher fault-current rooms — it's rated to clear a fault safely rather than just trip and hope.

Deployment Considerations:

• This is a 0U vertical unit at 70.0in tall — measure your cabinet's vertical PDU channel before ordering, since it's not consuming horizontal rack space but does need that full-height clearance.
• The 60A/208V 3-phase Delta input with IEC 60309 3P+G plug means you need that circuit type already run to the rack; this isn't a drop-in replacement for a single-phase 20A strip.

I'd spec the C3WG36RLDQJE2MT2 for a colocation or hyperscale cage where tenants are billed per outlet and the operator needs PIPS-level inlet auditing to reconcile against the utility meter — the dual POPS/PIPS sensing is built for exactly that reconciliation, not for a small single-tenant closet where a Basic PDU would do the job for less.