Server Technology C2W36TE-5PAE2M99 Switched 0U Vertical PDU

The Server Technology C2W36TE-5PAE2M99 is a 0U vertical-mount switched power distribution unit built for high-density data center racks that need outlet-level control across 36 outlets on a single 415V 3-phase Wye circuit. This is a PRO2 Switched Master unit — part of Server Technology's PRO2 line — designed to feed mixed server and networking loads from one 30A input while giving facilities and IT staff remote visibility and control over every outlet. If you're specifying rack power for a cabinet running dense 1U/2U compute plus network gear that needs individually switchable receptacles, the C2W36TE-5PAE2M99 is built for exactly that job.

Overview

This unit pulls from a 415V AC, 3-phase Wye input through an IEC 60309 3P+N+PE 30A 6H plug on a 10ft cord — a standard commercial data center whip that most electrical contractors will recognize on sight, simplifying the install conversation with facilities. On the output side, the C2W36TE-5PAE2M99 delivers 240V AC across 36 total outlets, split between 18 IEC C13 receptacles and 18 HDOT CX outlets, for a combined capacity of 17.3kW. That outlet mix matters: C13 covers standard server and switch power cords, while the CX/HDOT connectors add locking, high-density outlet capability in the same 0U footprint — useful when a cabinet has a mix of standard IEC-corded gear and equipment where you want a physically secured connection that won't walk out of the outlet during a hot-aisle cable pull.

Key Features

• 36 total outlets (18x C13 + 18x HDOT CX): covers a full cabinet of servers and switches from one unit — no need to double up PDUs in a standard 42U rack, which keeps your rack elevation and cable management simpler.
• 17.3kW total power capacity: sized for genuinely dense compute racks — this is enough headroom for a cabinet of modern 1U/2U servers without derating concerns at typical data center loads.
• 415V AC 3-phase Wye input: matches the 3-phase Wye distribution common in enterprise and colo data centers, so it drops into existing PDU whip infrastructure without a transformer or phase conversion.
• 30A IEC 60309 3P+N+PE 6H input plug: a locking, industrial-grade input connector — the kind electricians expect on a data center circuit, reducing the chance of an accidental disconnect under a raised floor.
• Switched outlet control: as a PRO2 Switched Master, individual outlets can be power-cycled or controlled remotely — critical when a hung server or switch needs a hard reset and you don't want to walk the data center floor at 2am.
• 0U rackmount form factor: mounts vertically in the rear channel of the cabinet, consuming zero rack units — every 1U of usable rack space stays available for compute, storage, or networking gear instead of being eaten by PDU hardware.
• 10ft input cord: gives enough reach to route to an overhead busway or in-row PDU whip without needing an extension, even in cabinets where the whip drop isn't positioned directly above the rack.
• 50/60 Hz frequency support: works on both North American and international utility frequencies, which matters if this unit is standardized across a mixed-region data center fleet.
• Compact 2.2" width x 2.5" depth profile: the narrow vertical channel footprint leaves clearance for cable management arms and rear-door airflow even in tightly packed cabinets.

Integration & Compatibility

As a PRO2 Switched Master, the C2W36TE-5PAE2M99 is built to sit at the center of a rack power monitoring strategy — outlet-level switching is the core function of this model tier, which is the main reason to choose a Switched unit over a simpler non-switched PDU. Facilities teams standardizing on Server Technology PDUs can deploy this unit alongside other units in the PRO2 family for consistent outlet numbering and control behavior across a row. Before specifying, confirm your cabinet's whip termination matches the IEC 60309 30A 6H input and that your electrical design accounts for the full 17.3kW capacity at the panel. For guidance on sizing PDU capacity against actual rack load, see this site's power distribution planning guide. This unit belongs in the broader power distribution units category alongside rack PDUs from other tiers and outlet counts.

What's in the Box

The C2W36TE-5PAE2M99 ships as a complete 0U vertical PDU unit with its 10ft IEC 60309 3P+N+PE 30A 6H input cord permanently attached.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input voltage does the C2W36TE-5PAE2M99 require?

A: It runs on 415V AC, 3-phase Wye power, delivered through a 30A IEC 60309 3P+N+PE 6H input connector.

Q: How many outlets does the C2W36TE-5PAE2M99 have and what type are they?

A: It has 36 total outlets: 18 IEC C13 receptacles and 18 HDOT CX (high-density) outlets, delivering 240V AC output at up to 17.3kW total capacity.

Q: Does the C2W36TE-5PAE2M99 support remote outlet switching?

A: Yes — this is a PRO2 Switched Master unit, meaning individual outlets can be controlled and cycled rather than staying always-on.

Q: How much rack space does the C2W36TE-5PAE2M99 take up?

A: It's a 0U form factor that mounts vertically, so it consumes no horizontal rack unit space in the cabinet.

Q: How long is the input power cord on the C2W36TE-5PAE2M99?

A: The unit ships with a 10ft input cord terminating in an IEC 60309 3P+N+PE 30A 6H plug.

Marty Allison

What jumps out on the C2W36TE-5PAE2M99 spec sheet is the outlet mix — 18 C13 and 18 HDOT CX in a single 0U vertical unit. That's a deliberate hedge for cabinets that haven't fully standardized on locking outlets yet.

Technical Highlights:

• 17.3kW total capacity: at 415V 3-phase Wye input through a 30A IEC 60309 6H plug, this unit has real headroom for a dense cabinet of current-generation 1U/2U servers without running the circuit at its edge.
• 36 outlets in one 0U unit: 18 C13 plus 18 CX means you're not splitting a single cabinet's load across two PDUs just to get enough receptacles, which keeps cable management and rack elevation drawings cleaner.
• Switched Master control: outlet-level switching on a PRO2 platform means a hung server or misbehaving switch gets power-cycled from the NOC, not from someone walking the floor with a flashlight.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm the cabinet's whip terminates in a matching IEC 60309 3P+N+PE 30A 6H receptacle before ordering — this is a locking industrial connector, not a standard NEMA plug, and mismatches mean an electrician visit before install.
• The 10ft cord length is generous for overhead busway drops but plan your whip routing in advance in cabinets where the drop point is offset from the rack — you don't want slack coiled in a hot aisle.

This is the right call for a colo or enterprise data center cabinet standardizing on rack mounting accessories and 0U vertical PDUs where outlet-level remote switching is a requirement, not a nice-to-have — think a mixed compute/network cabinet where an on-call engineer needs to reboot one dead switch at 3am without touching anything else in the rack.