Most rack UPS units have only a handful of outlets, and usually one or two of them are big C19 sockets. Meanwhile, you have ten pieces of equipment that need protected power. The fix is a PDU that plugs into the UPS instead of the wall.
The Valiant Power 240V Metered 1U Rack PDU with C20 input does exactly that. One C20 input, ten C13 outlets, and a meter so you can see the load.
How the setup works
- Your UPS (or an upstream PDU) has a C19 outlet.
- A C19 to C20 cord runs from that outlet to the C20 input on this PDU.
- The PDU spreads that power across 10 C13 outlets for servers, switches, routers, storage, and other gear.
Everything plugged into the PDU is now behind your UPS, and you only used one UPS outlet to get there.
The C20 input sets the limit
This is the most important thing to understand about any C20-input PDU. Ten outlets do not mean ten times the power. Everything on the strip shares the one C20 connection, and C20 connections are rated up to 16A under the international IEC standard and 20A under UL in North America.
So add up the draw of everything you plan to plug in and keep it within the rating of the C20 connection and the outlet feeding it. Then keep a margin for anything running continuously. Ten network devices, a few small servers, a NAS: comfortable. Several GPU servers: no.
The built-in meter shows volts, amps, and kilowatts live, so you can confirm the real load once everything is running.
Specs
| Outlets | 10 x C13 |
| Input | IEC C20, 10 ft cord |
| Voltage | 240V AC |
| Metering | Volts, amps, kW |
| Protection | Built-in surge protection |
| Size | 1U, standard 19 inch rack, hardware included |
| Housing | Metal |
Other ways to use it
- Plug it into a spare C19 outlet on a bigger PDU to add 10 C13 outlets in another part of the rack.
- Use it to power a row of mining controllers and network gear from one C19 outlet.
- For just one or two extra devices, a C20 to dual C13 splitter is simpler.
When you need more capacity
If your gear adds up to more than a C20 connection can handle, plug a PDU straight into the wall circuit instead. Our 30A metered PDU with 10 C13 and 2 C19 outlets uses an L6-30P plug and carries far more load.
Frequently asked questions
Can I plug this into a wall outlet?
Not directly. The C20 input connects to a C19 outlet on a UPS or another PDU.
How many devices can I run?
Up to 10, as long as their combined draw stays within the C20 connection rating.
Does it work with 120V UPS units?
It is designed for 240V. Use it with a 240V UPS or PDU.
Questions about your UPS setup? Email support@valiantpowerco.com. Or see the C20 Input PDU.