APC by Schneider Electric 0M-5350-009 5-Wire Standard Power Cord
Overview
The APC by Schneider Electric 0M-5350-009 is a 9-foot, 5-wire standard power cord designed for use with compatible APC rack power distribution units and related power infrastructure. Sourced factory-new from Schneider Electric SA, this cord addresses the wiring requirements of installations that demand a five-conductor connection — typically three hots, one neutral, and one ground — common in three-phase PDU environments. If you are sourcing replacement or extension cords for an existing APC PDU deployment, the 0M-5350-009 (often searched as 0M 5350 009) is worth confirming against your specific PDU's inlet and the source receptacle before ordering.
Key Features
- 9-Foot Cord Length: Provides enough reach to connect rack PDUs to wall receptacles or transfer switches without forcing awkward cable routing inside the cabinet — useful in standard 2-post or 4-post rack enclosures where the PDU mounts at the rear and the power source is at floor or ceiling level.
- 5-Wire Construction: Five conductors support three-phase wiring configurations typical in data center and server room PDU installations. This matters when your PDU requires separate hot legs rather than a simple single-phase feed — mis-specifying the wire count here creates a wiring dead end at installation time.
- L21-20 Plug Configuration: The NEMA L21-20 locking plug is a twist-lock connector rated for three-phase circuits, which means the connection stays seated even in environments with vibration or frequent equipment moves — a meaningful reliability factor in active data center rows.
- Genuine APC / Schneider Electric Component: Factory-new, genuine Schneider Electric product — not a third-party substitute. Using the OEM cord eliminates compatibility guesswork with APC PDU inlets and keeps the installation within the manufacturer's validated configuration.
Integration and Compatibility
The 0M-5350-009 is part of APC by Schneider Electric's broader APC power infrastructure line. It is specifically noted in APC's product documentation as compatible with AP8000 series Rack PDUs when locking IEC retention is required. Verify the PDU inlet type and source receptacle configuration against your panel schedule before deploying — L21-20 is a three-phase locking connector and requires a matching three-phase source receptacle. This cord is not appropriate for single-phase applications. For a broader look at rack power distribution options, including PDUs and power accessories, browse the full category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What connector type does the 0M-5350-009 use?
A: The 0M-5350-009 uses an L21-20 locking plug configuration, which is a NEMA twist-lock connector suited for three-phase power circuits. Confirm your source receptacle matches before ordering.
Q: How long is the 0M-5350-009 power cord?
A: The cord is 9 feet (approximately 2.74 meters) in length.
Q: Is the 0M-5350-009 compatible with APC AP8000 series PDUs?
A: APC's documentation references this cord series as compatible with AP8000 series Rack Power Distribution Units. Confirm the specific inlet type on your PDU model before purchasing.
Q: Is this a 5-wire or 3-wire cord?
A: This is a 5-wire cord, supporting three-phase wiring configurations with three hots, one neutral, and one ground. It is not suited for standard single-phase applications.
Q: Is the 0M-5350-009 a genuine APC product?
A: Yes. The 0M-5350-009 is manufactured by Schneider Electric SA under the APC by Schneider Electric brand — factory-new and genuine.
The 0M-5350-009 is one of those components that gets overlooked until it blocks a rack commissioning — a 9-foot, 5-wire L21-20 cord is a specific item, and substituting an incorrect wire count or plug type on a three-phase PDU feed is a hard stop at startup. If you are pre-staging APC AP8000 series PDUs for a data center build-out, confirm the panel receptacle configuration matches L21-20 before this cord ships to site.
Technical Highlights:
- 5-Wire Construction: Three hots, neutral, and ground in a single cord — required for three-phase PDU feeds where each hot leg must be independently conducted. A 3-wire cord here is an incorrect substitution, not an acceptable shortcut.
- 9-Foot Length: Long enough to reach from a floor-mounted or ceiling-mounted three-phase receptacle to a rear-mounted PDU without excessive slack or cable management issues inside a standard 42U rack.
- L21-20 Locking Plug: Twist-lock retention means the cord stays connected under vibration and during equipment moves — a practical advantage in active data center environments where accidental cord pull is a real failure mode.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify the three-phase source receptacle is a matching L21-20 configuration before deployment — this is not a universal cord and will not connect to standard single-phase receptacles.
- Confirm the specific AP8000 PDU inlet type against APC's inlet compatibility documentation; the 0M-5350-009 targets a specific inlet family and is not interchangeable across all APC PDU models.
Strongest fit for data center and server room installations commissioning APC AP8000 series three-phase PDUs where the correct OEM cord is required to maintain a validated power infrastructure configuration.
