Vertiv 39103 Basic Rackmount PDU — 30A 208V 8-Outlet IEC C13
Overview
The Vertiv VRELN080-103C13TL6 (part number 39103) is a Basic Standard rackmount power distribution unit delivering 30A at 208V — up to 4.9kW of usable load — across eight IEC C13 outlets in a compact 1U-equivalent horizontal or vertical chassis. This is a no-frills, no-metering PDU: every unit ships factory-tested, carries a five-year limited warranty, and meets TAA and Buy American Act COTS compliance requirements. If your project spec calls for a compliant, purpose-built rack power strip that won't introduce firmware update cycles or monitoring overhead, the 39103 fits that role cleanly.
The chassis mounts horizontally or vertically in a standard 19-inch rack via the included 19-inch panel mount brackets and SLB-4 brackets, so it adapts to zero-U vertical deployments in full-depth cabinets or 1U horizontal positions without additional hardware. It ships with a 10-foot power cord terminating in a NEMA L6-30P twistlock plug — matched for 208V single-phase circuits common in North American data center and server room environments. Sourced direct from Vertiv's US manufacturing line, factory-new with no grey-market exposure.
Key Features
- 30A / 208V / 4.9kW Input Capacity: At 4.9kW continuous load capacity, the 39103 handles a fully populated 1U–2U server shelf without pushing the circuit to its limit. Running at roughly 80% of the 30A breaker keeps you within NEC best practices — budget approximately 24A for load planning.
- Eight IEC C13 Receptacles in Two Banked Groups of Four: The C13 outlets are organized in two banks of four, each bank protected by a 15A thermal breaker. That means a fault or overload on one group of four doesn't pull the remaining four offline — useful in mixed-load deployments where some ports carry UPS bypasses and others feed lighter switching gear.
- Four 15A Thermal Breakers (Over-Current Protection): Thermal breakers trip on sustained overcurrent without requiring a manual reset tool — restore is a simple push. No fuses to stock, no electrician callout for a tripped breaker during a late-night maintenance window.
- NEMA L6-30P Twistlock Plug with 10ft / 10AWG Cord: The twistlock interface physically locks to the PDU input on your 208V floor-mount UPS or transfer switch, preventing accidental disconnection under rack vibration or cable pull. The 10-foot cord reaches floor-level power panels in most standard 42U–48U enclosures without extension issues. Wire gauge is 10/3 — appropriately rated for sustained 30A draw.
- 17-inch / 432mm Chassis — Horizontal or Vertical Rackmount: The slim 17.00in × 1.72in × 1.61in footprint fits inside the vertical channel of a standard 19-inch cabinet without occupying a rack unit when used in zero-U orientation. Panel mount brackets and SLB-4 brackets are included, so you're not ordering secondary hardware to commission it.
- TAA Compliant + Buy American Act COTS Compliant (Made in USA): Government, defense, and federal contractor projects often require TAA and BAA documentation at the SKU level. The 39103 ships with country-of-origin certification covering both requirements — no separate attestation process needed at procurement.
- UL & c-UL Listed (Accessory 1950) + RoHS Compliant: UL listing confirms the unit has been independently evaluated to recognized North American safety standards. c-UL covers Canadian installations. RoHS compliance satisfies EU restricted-substances requirements for multi-region procurement. These listings come from the factory — no field modifications that would void them.
- 5-Year Limited Warranty: Five years is longer than the typical 1–3 year term on comparable basic PDUs. For a passive power strip with no electronics to fail, this warranty effectively covers the device for most of its useful deployment life in a fixed installation.
- 200–240V Operating Range, 50/60Hz: The voltage tolerance (200–240V) and dual-frequency support mean this unit works on both North American 208V circuits and international 220–240V installations where L6-30P or adapted plugs are in use — reduces SKU proliferation for global deployments.
- 10–45°C Operating Temperature Range: Covers hot-aisle temperatures up to 113°F. Edge deployments, IDF closets without precision cooling, and open-floor data halls that run warm all fall within spec without derating.
Integration & Compatibility
The VRELN080-103C13TL6 integrates into any rack infrastructure fed by a 208V, 30A single-phase circuit using a NEMA L6-30P input — common on APC, Eaton, Vertiv, and Schneider single-phase UPS units in the 3–6kVA range. IEC C13 outlets are the standard interface for 1U servers, managed switches, KVM units, and patch panel power injectors, so the outlet type matches the dominant load in a typical server or network rack.
For Vertiv infrastructure products including Liebert UPS systems, the L6-30P plug mates directly to matching L6-30R receptacles on single-phase 208V output panels. Pair this unit with Vertiv cabinet and enclosure solutions for a fully sourced rack power solution. If you're evaluating rack PDUs for a multi-cabinet deployment, consider whether metered or switched variants are warranted — the 39103 is the right call when you don't need per-outlet monitoring and want to minimize points of failure and firmware management overhead.
The included SLB-4 brackets and 19-inch panel mount hardware support zero-U vertical installation in standard server rack enclosures — no additional mounting accessories are required at commissioning. For projects requiring outlet-level monitoring or remote switching, review the metered PDU and switched PDU lines in the Vertiv PowerIT family before specifying the basic tier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Vertiv 39103 TAA compliant for government procurement?
A: Yes. The 39103 is manufactured in the USA and is documented as TAA Compliant and Buy American Act COTS Compliant. Country-of-origin documentation is available for procurement records.
Q: What plug type does the VRELN080-103C13TL6 use, and what circuit does it require?
A: It uses a NEMA L6-30P twistlock plug requiring a 208V, 30A single-phase circuit — common on 3–6kVA single-phase UPS output panels and dedicated PDU circuits in North American data center environments.
Q: How are the eight C13 outlets protected against overcurrent?
A: The outlets are divided into two banks of four, each bank protected by a pair of 15A thermal breakers (four breakers total). A trip on one bank does not affect the other bank's outlets.
Q: Can the 39103 mount both horizontally and vertically?
A: Yes. The 17-inch chassis ships with 19-inch panel mount brackets for horizontal 1U rack mounting and SLB-4 brackets for zero-U vertical installation inside a standard cabinet — both bracket sets are included.
Q: What is the warranty on the Vertiv 39103?
A: Vertiv provides a five-year limited warranty on the 39103 (VRELN080-103C13TL6), which is longer than the typical 1–3 year coverage on comparable basic PDUs.
Q: What certifications does the 39103 carry?
A: The unit is UL and c-UL Listed (Accessory 1950) and RoHS compliant. TAA and Buy American Act COTS compliance are also documented at the SKU level.
The 39103 lands in a specific, well-defined use case: passive 208V rack power for installations where per-outlet monitoring adds cost and complexity without adding value. With eight C13 outlets across two independently protected banks, 4.9kW at 208V, and a NEMA L6-30P twistlock — the VRELN080-103C13TL6 is built to be wired in and forgotten. I'd specify it for any deployment where the rack's management layer lives in the UPS above it, not in the PDU itself.
Technical Highlights:
- Banked Overcurrent Protection (4 × 15A Thermal Breakers): Each group of four outlets gets its own thermal breaker pair — a fault on ports 1–4 doesn't kill ports 5–8. For mixed-criticality loads in the same rack, this topology keeps secondary systems online during a primary-side trip event.
- 10/3 AWG, 10ft Cord with L6-30P Twistlock: The wire gauge is matched to the 30A circuit — no derating concerns. The twistlock interface is load-bearing in a literal sense: under sustained vibration or cable tension, it won't back out the way a straight-blade plug will. Factor this when specifying for edge sites or mobile deployments.
- 17in Chassis with Dual Mounting Orientation: At 1.72in wide and 1.61in deep, the chassis fits the vertical channel of nearly any 19-inch cabinet for zero-U mounting. The included SLB-4 and panel brackets mean you're not sourcing secondary hardware — everything needed for both orientations ships in the box.
Deployment Considerations:
- Plan load at 80% of the 30A input (approximately 24A / 3.9kW) to stay within NEC continuous-load limits. The 4.9kW rating is the measured capacity at 208V — not a safety margin for sustained operation.
- The 39103 has no switching, metering, or remote monitoring capability. If your facility management team needs per-outlet consumption data or remote reboot capability, this is the wrong tier — look at the Vertiv switched or metered rPDU lines. Specifying basic-tier PDUs on racks that will eventually need outlet-level visibility creates a forklift upgrade later.
For federal data center projects, IDF build-outs in government facilities, or any rack deployment where the procurement spec requires TAA and BAA documentation at the PDU level, the 39103 is a clean choice — compliant, USA-made, five-year warranted, and zero firmware to manage.
