Server Technology C2W36TE-YCMFA999 Switched Three-Phase Rack PDU

The Server Technology C2W36TE-YCMFA999 is a switched three-phase power distribution unit built for data center racks that need outlet-level control across a mixed load of servers, network gear, and legacy equipment drawing standard NEMA power. With 39 total outlets on a 30A input, this unit is sized for dense server cabinets where you're consolidating multiple lower-capacity PDUs into a single managed strip. If you're standardizing rack power across a colo footprint or a new data hall build, the C2W36TE-YCMFA999 (often searched as C2W36TE YCMFA999) gives you outlet switching plus a receptacle mix that covers most of what lands in a modern rack.

Overview

This is a Switched PDU, meaning each outlet (or outlet group, depending on configuration) can be powered on or off remotely rather than requiring a technician to physically pull a plug. That matters when you need to hard-reboot a hung server at 2 AM from home, or when you're staging a rack and want outlets dead until each device is cabled and verified. The unit runs on three-phase power, which spreads load more evenly across a facility's electrical service than single-phase distribution — the reason most enterprise data centers standardize on three-phase PDUs once rack density climbs past a handful of servers per cabinet.

Key Features

• 39 total outlets (18x IEC 60320 C13, 18x CX, 3x NEMA 5-20R): the C13 outlets handle standard servers and switches with C14 power cords, the CX outlets (Server Technology's high-density locking format) reduce accidental unplugs in crowded racks, and the 3x NEMA 5-20R utility outlets mean you're not hunting for a separate outlet strip when a technician needs to plug in a laptop, crash cart, or test tool.
• 30A input via NEMA L21-30P: a twist-lock plug rated for 30A three-phase service, which resists accidental disconnection under vibration or cable tension — a real consideration in a fully populated rack where cable management gets tight.
• Switched outlet control: remote on/off per outlet cuts truck rolls for routine power-cycling and lets you sequence startup so you're not slamming a UPS or circuit with every device's inrush current at once.
• Three-phase distribution: balances load across all three legs of facility power instead of stacking everything on one phase, which is the difference between a rack that trips breakers under load and one that doesn't.
• Mixed receptacle strategy: running C13, CX, and NEMA 5-20R from one chassis means fewer PDUs per rack and fewer power whips run from the overhead bus or floor PDU, which simplifies both cable management and future capacity planning.

Integration & Compatibility

The C2W36TE-YCMFA999 fits into standard data center rack power planning alongside network video recorders and other rack-mounted infrastructure that shares cabinet space with switching and compute gear. For facilities running mixed server hardware across a colo or on-prem data hall, matching PDU receptacle count and phase configuration to actual rack load is worth doing before ordering — see a PoE and power planning guide for the load math. Pair this unit's remote switching with a managed network switch on the same rack for full lights-out reboot capability without a truck roll. Browse the full Server Technology catalog for compatible metered and monitored PDU variants in the same outlet-count class, and check power distribution units for alternate phase and input configurations if 30A L21-30P doesn't match your existing whip.

What's in the Box

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the C2W36TE-YCMFA999 a switched or metered PDU?

A: It's a Switched PDU, meaning outlets can be controlled (turned on/off) remotely, distinct from a purely metered unit that only reports power draw.

Q: What input plug does the C2W36TE-YCMFA999 use?

A: A NEMA L21-30P twist-lock plug rated for 30A three-phase input.

Q: How many outlets does the C2W36TE-YCMFA999 have, and what types?

A: 39 total outlets: 18x IEC 60320 C13, 18x CX, and 3x NEMA 5-20R.

Q: Is this a single-phase or three-phase PDU?

A: The C2W36TE-YCMFA999 is a three-phase unit, distributing load across all three legs of facility power.

Q: Can I plug standard server power cords into the C2W36TE-YCMFA999?

A: Yes — the 18 IEC 60320 C13 outlets accept standard C14 server and switch power cords directly.

Karl Wilson

The outlet mix on the C2W36TE-YCMFA999 is what stands out to me — 18 IEC 60320 C13, 18 CX, and 3 NEMA 5-20R on one 39-outlet chassis. That's a lot of receptacle diversity for a single PDU, and it tells me this unit is meant to replace two or three smaller strips in a rack running mixed equipment generations.

Technical Highlights:

• 30A NEMA L21-30P input: a locking twist-plug that holds under cable tension in a crowded rack — worth specifying over a straight-blade plug on any PDU you're not physically checking every week.
• 18x CX locking outlets: Server Technology's CX format reduces the accidental-unplug risk you get with standard C13/C14 in a rack where cables get bumped during service work.
• 3x NEMA 5-20R utility outlets: gives field techs a standard outlet for laptops or test gear without running an extension cord across the room.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm your facility's L21-30P receptacle and phase wiring match before racking this unit — three-phase 30A whips aren't interchangeable with single-phase circuits.
• With 39 outlets on one chassis, plan your PDU-to-device outlet mapping before cabling day — retrofitting labels on a fully populated rack later is a pain.

I'd spec the C2W36TE-YCMFA999 for a colo cabinet build-out where you're standardizing on one switched PDU per rack instead of running multiple single-phase strips — the mixed C13/CX/NEMA outlet count covers server, network, and utility power needs in one unit.