Vertiv 14068 Metered Vertical Rack PDU, 30A 208V 12-Outlet

Overview

The Vertiv 14068 is a metered, vertical rack PDU built for high-density server and networking cabinets where you need reliable 208V power distribution and real-time current visibility at the unit level. The model number for this unit is XPBA120-103L20TL6 — a 30A, 208V, 4.9kW vertical rPDU with twelve NEMA L6-20R receptacles, a 10-foot L6-30P power cord, and a local LED current meter. It ships from the USA and carries TAA and Buy American Act COTS compliance, which matters for government and federal procurement projects. Explore the full Vertiv power infrastructure catalog for complementary UPS, switching, and thermal management solutions.

Key Features

• 30A / 208V / 4.9kW Total Capacity: Sized for mid-to-high-density racks running dual-corded servers or network gear on a single feed. At 4.9kW, you have meaningful headroom for standard 1U/2U server deployments without approaching the breaker threshold under typical load.
• Local LED Digital RMS Current Meter (±2% Accuracy): The digital display gives you real-time amperage readout at the PDU — no remote login, no software dependency. When you're physically deploying or moving equipment, this eliminates the guesswork of estimating available capacity before you plug in the next device.
• Twelve NEMA L6-20R Receptacles (Individual Style, 20A Max Each): Each outlet is individually accessible and rated to 20A, so you can connect standard C19-to-L6-20P cords on higher-draw devices without a breakout strip. Six outlets per breaker means a trip on one breaker takes down only half the PDU, not the entire rack.
• Dual 20A Double-Pole Magnetic Breakers: Magnetic breakers respond faster to overloads than thermal types and are more tolerant of temperature variation in warm data center environments. Two independent breakers mean a single overcurrent event doesn't black out the full unit.
• 66-Inch Vertical Form Factor (66.25 × 2.0 × 2.0 in): Designed to mount vertically inside a standard 42U or deeper rack with toolless hardware. Center-to-center spacing options at 61.25 in and 64.75 in cover the most common zero-U mounting configurations, keeping the PDU out of the equipment mounting area entirely.
• 10-Foot Power Cord with NEMA L6-30P Twistlock Plug: The L6-30P twistlock secures the feed connection — no accidental disconnects from vibration or cable movement. Ten feet gives enough slack for raised-floor or overhead-tray routing from a panel to a cabinet without an extension.
• Heavy Steel Powder-Coat Chassis: Every unit is 100% factory tested before shipment. The black powder-coat finish resists corrosion and handles the mechanical stress of repeated rack installations better than sheet-metal alternatives.
• Operating Range 10–45°C (50–113°F): Covers typical data center ambient temperatures including warmer hot-aisle environments. Not rated for outdoor or industrial extremes, but appropriate for controlled machine room and colocation deployments.
• 5-Year Limited Warranty: One of the longer standard warranty periods in the rack PDU category — reduces the total cost of ownership on a device that's expected to live in a rack for years without replacement.
• TAA, RoHS, and Buy American Act COTS Compliant: Manufactured in the USA. TAA compliance opens this unit to GSA Schedule and federal contract procurement. RoHS compliance satisfies EU environmental directives for international deployments.

Integration and Compatibility

The 14068 is a metered standard-tier rPDU — it provides aggregate current monitoring at the unit level only (not per-outlet). If your metered PDU strategy requires per-outlet current metering or remote network monitoring via SNMP or web interface, step up to Vertiv's switched or monitored PDU families. This unit has no network port and no outlet-level switching; it's the right pick when local display visibility is sufficient and you don't need DCIM integration at the outlet layer.

Pairs directly with standard C19-to-L6-20P power cords for connecting rack servers. Compatible with Vertiv VR and VRA rack cabinets as well as third-party 19-inch and 23-inch racks using the included toolless mounting hardware. For complete rack power architecture, consider pairing with a Vertiv UPS system upstream and using a remote management card on the UPS for SNMP-level power monitoring at the circuit level.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum load capacity of the Vertiv 14068?

A: The 14068 is rated for 30A input at 208V, delivering 4.9kW total capacity. Each of the twelve NEMA L6-20R receptacles is rated to 20A maximum output, and the two internal breakers each protect a bank of six outlets at 20A.

Q: Does the 14068 provide per-outlet current monitoring or remote SNMP monitoring?

A: No. The 14068 is a metered standard rPDU — monitoring is aggregate (total unit) via a local LED digital RMS current meter only. It has no network port, no per-outlet monitoring, and no remote management capability. For outlet-level or network-accessible monitoring, you would need to select a Vertiv switched or network-managed PDU model.

Q: What plug type does the 14068 use, and how long is the power cord?

A: The 14068 ships with a 10-foot power cord terminated in a NEMA L6-30P twistlock plug. Your upstream power source (panel, UPS output, or floor PDU) must have a matching L6-30P or L6-30R receptacle.

Q: Is the Vertiv 14068 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The 14068 is manufactured in the USA and carries TAA compliance and Buy American Act COTS compliance, making it eligible for GSA Schedule and federal government procurement.

Q: What is the warranty on the 14068?

A: Vertiv provides a 5-year limited warranty on the 14068.

Q: How does the 14068 mount in a rack, and what are its physical dimensions?

A: The 14068 mounts vertically (zero-U) inside a rack using toolless hardware. Center-to-center mounting hole spacing is 61.25 inches or 64.75 inches. The chassis measures 66.25 × 2.0 × 2.0 inches and ships at 17 lbs.

Jerry Tildsen

When speccing a rack PDU for a colocation cage or an on-premises server room running 208V infrastructure, the 14068 covers the majority of standard deployments cleanly: 30A input, twelve L6-20R outlets split across two independent 20A breakers, and a local LED RMS current meter with ±2% accuracy. It does exactly what it promises, nothing more. The part number to pull is 14068 — the XPBA120-103L20TL6 nomenclature is Vertiv's internal config string, but 14068 is the catalog SKU you'll find in distributor pricing.

Technical Highlights:

• Dual Independent 20A Magnetic Breakers: Six outlets per breaker means one tripped breaker affects only half the rack, not a full cabinet blackout. Magnetic trip is preferable to thermal in warm hot-aisle environments where thermal breakers can nuisance-trip at elevated ambient temps.
• Local RMS Current Display at ±2% Accuracy: Aggregate unit-level — you see total amps drawn on the LED display when standing at the rack. No laptop, no app, no network access needed during physical deployments or cabinet audits.
• 12x NEMA L6-20R at 20A Each: Individual receptacle style means no ganged outlets to work around. Standard C19-to-L6-20P cords connect directly to dual-corded servers rated up to 20A per feed.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify your upstream panel or UPS has an available NEMA L6-30R or L6-30P-compatible receptacle before ordering — the 10-foot L6-30P twistlock cord is fixed, not field-replaceable without a new unit.
• This is aggregate monitoring only — if your DCIM platform or colocation SLA requires per-outlet power tracking, this unit won't satisfy that requirement; you'll need to move to Vertiv's network-managed or switched PDU tier.

The 14068 is the right call for standard 208V colocation deployments, federal procurement environments requiring TAA compliance, and any rack build where local current visibility is sufficient and per-outlet switching or remote SNMP access is handled at a different layer in the power stack.