Panduit UPDUCRD5 Universal PDU Power Cord
The Panduit UPDUCRD5 connects G5 Universal PDU chassis to facility power via IEC 60309 3P+N+E 6h connectors rated for 63A continuous load. This 10-foot cord set bridges the gap between standardized datacenter PDU mounting and diverse facility power configurations, with IP44-rated protection against dust ingress and water splash in equipment rooms where condensation or cleaning introduces moisture risk.
Key Features
- IEC 60309 3P+N+E 6h facility-side plug (63A, 200-250V, 6-hour clock position)
- Universal connector for Panduit G5 uPDU chassis (tool-free field swap)
- 10ft (3m) length accommodates PDU-to-feed separation in structured racks
- IP44 ingress protection (dust-limited, splash-resistant)
- Three-phase + neutral + earth grounding for balanced load distribution
- Black jacket for low-visibility cable management in open racks
The IEC 60309 connector system uses keying (the 6h clock position) to prevent cross-connection between incompatible voltage or phase configurations. 6h indicates the grounding pin at the 6 o'clock position, standardized for 200-250V three-phase circuits common in North American datacenter builds. The 63A rating supports up to 15.2kW per phase at 240V (45.6kW total on balanced three-phase), making this cord suitable for high-density rack PDUs feeding blade servers, storage arrays, or network core switches. IP44 sealing uses gasketed connector bodies and strain relief boots to block particulate infiltration and incidental water contact — critical in below-grade equipment rooms, coastal facilities with salt-air corrosion risk, or spaces adjacent to HVAC condensate drains.
The Universal connector on the PDU side is Panduit's field-swappable interface — no hardwired pigtails. When relocating racks between facilities with different feed standards (IEC 60309 vs NEMA L21-30 vs hardwired), you swap the cord set in under two minutes without re-terminating. The 10-foot length provides clearance for overhead cable tray runs or floor-mounted junction boxes while keeping slack manageable; longer runs invite voltage drop (0.8V per 100ft at 63A on 10AWG) and create trip hazards in access aisles. Use this cord where the facility feed terminates within 8 feet of the PDU chassis — for longer distances, spec in-wall or tray-rated feeder cable with a breakout box at the 10-foot mark.
Complies with IEC 60309-1 (plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes) and IEC 60309-2 (dimensional interchangeability requirements for pin and contact-tube accessories). UL recognized under UL 60309-1 for North American installations. The IP44 rating (NEMA 3R equivalent) qualifies for indoor use in non-hazardous locations per NEC Article 645 (Information Technology Equipment) where the authority having jurisdiction requires sealed connectors for equipment rooms without raised-floor plenums. Pair with Panduit G5 uPDU chassis (sold separately) and facility-side circuit protection rated for 70A to allow 10% safety margin above the 63A cord rating.
