Panduit UPDUCRD12 Universal PDU Power Cord
The Panduit UPDUCRD12 delivers 50-amp facility power to G5 Universal PDU chassis in datacenter and critical infrastructure installations. This 10-foot (3-meter) cord set features Panduit's Universal connector on the PDU side and a CS8265C plug on the facility side, providing IP20-rated protection at the connection point. Designed for high-current distribution environments, the UPDUCRD12 bridges modular PDU systems to fixed electrical infrastructure without requiring hardwired connections or custom cable fabrication.
Key Features
- Universal connector interfaces directly with Panduit G5 uPDU chassis for tool-free attachment
- CS8265C 50A facility-side plug (IP20) mates with standard high-current receptacles
- 10-foot cable length supports flexible PDU placement within rack rows and aisle layouts
- 50-amp continuous current rating handles high-density server loads and blade chassis
- Black jacket maintains professional appearance in visible cable pathways
- Factory-terminated connectors eliminate field termination errors and ensure proper contact pressure
The CS8265C connector is an IEC 60309 industrial plug rated for 50 amps at 250V AC, commonly deployed in datacenter raised-floor whip assemblies and overhead busway drops. The IP20 ingress protection rating indicates the plug housing guards against finger contact with live parts and objects larger than 12.5mm, meeting NEC requirements for equipment installed in controlled environments. Unlike twist-lock or cam-lock alternatives, the CS8265C's keyed pin configuration prevents mis-mating with incompatible receptacles, reducing the risk of overloading undersized circuits or creating ground faults during moves, adds, and changes.
In typical deployments, the UPDUCRD12 connects a Panduit Universal PDU mounted in a server rack to a floor-mounted or overhead receptacle fed by branch circuit wiring. The 3-meter length accommodates scenarios where the PDU sits mid-rack but the receptacle is positioned at the row end or under the raised floor near the rack frame. This eliminates the need for rigid conduit runs or permanent whips that lock PDU placement to a single position, allowing facilities teams to reposition racks during refresh cycles without re-pulling wire. The Universal connector's quick-release latch supports fast swaps if the cord sustains damage or if a different length is required during reconfiguration.
Because the UPDUCRD12 is a factory-built assembly, it ships with connectors torqued to specification and conductors properly dressed inside the plug bodies. This reduces installation time compared to field-terminated lugs or compression connectors, and it removes the variables introduced by installer skill level or tool calibration. The cord set is UL-listed as part of Panduit's G5 PDU system, ensuring compatibility with listed PDU chassis and maintaining the overall assembly's agency approvals for use in commercial and industrial occupancies.
