Walk into many colocation facilities, labs, or industrial sites and the receptacles under the floor are not NEMA twist-locks. They are round, often blue, pin and sleeve connectors. Those are IEC 60309, and if that is what your site has, an L6-30P plug is not going to help you.
The Valiant Power 30A 240V Metered Rack PDU with IEC 60309 plug is built for those sites. Same outlet layout as our popular 30A metered unit, with an industrial pin and sleeve plug and a 25 foot cord to reach it.
What is IEC 60309?
IEC 60309 is an international standard for industrial plugs and sockets, often called pin and sleeve connectors. They are rugged, they are keyed so the wrong plug cannot go into the wrong socket, and they are common in data centers, labs, and facilities built to international standards.
The plug on this PDU is a 2P+E 32A, 6h configuration:
- 2P+E means two power pins plus an earth (ground) pin. That is a single-phase connection.
- 32A is the plug rating.
- 6h refers to the position of the earth pin, like the hour hand on a clock. The 6h position is the standard keying for 200 to 250V single phase, and those connectors are usually blue.
Before you order, check that your receptacle is also 2P+E 32A 6h. If it matches, the plug drops in. If not, it will not fit, by design.
Why a 25 foot cord?
In raised floor data centers and labs, the receptacle is often under the floor or overhead, not right behind the rack. A 25 foot input cord gives you room to route the cable cleanly through cable management instead of stretching it or adding an extension. If you have extra, coil and secure it outside the airflow path.
What you get
| Input plug | IEC 60309 2P+E 32A 6h |
| Cord | 25 ft heavy duty |
| Voltage | 240V AC |
| PDU rating | 30A |
| Outlets | 10 x C13, 2 x C19 |
| Metering | Built-in digital meter |
| Protection | Surge protection, dual circuit breakers |
| Size | 1U, standard 19 inch rack |
Dual breakers
The outlets are split across two circuit breakers on the PDU. If one group of outlets is overloaded, that breaker trips and the other group keeps running. It also makes it easier to balance your load: spread heavy gear across both groups rather than stacking it all on one side.
How much can it carry?
The PDU is rated at 30A. For equipment running 24/7, plan for 80% of that, about 24A, which is roughly 5,760 watts at 240V. The meter on the front shows the live load so you can see where you stand.
NEMA or IEC 60309?
Use whatever your facility already has. If the receptacle is an L6-30R twist-lock, get the L6-30P version of this PDU. If it is a blue pin and sleeve, this is the one.
Need a different setup?
This configuration is also available as a custom build. If you need a different cord length, a different input plug, or a different outlet mix, email us and tell us what you need.
Frequently asked questions
Will a 32A plug work on a 30A PDU?
Yes. The plug is rated higher than the PDU. The PDU rating is what limits your load.
Is this single phase?
Yes. The 2P+E plug is a single-phase connection.
Can I get a shorter cord?
Yes, as a custom build. Email us with the length you need.
Email support@valiantpowerco.com with your receptacle type and we will confirm the fit. Or see the IEC 60309 Rack PDU.