A master power switch on a power strip seems handy, right up until someone leans on it. Or a cable snags it. Or a well-meaning person flips it off while tidying up, not realizing it feeds the firewall. For equipment that is supposed to be on all the time, a switch is one more way for it to go off.
That is why the Valiant Power 30A 240V Metered 1U Rack PDU with 6 C13 outlets is switchless. Plug it in and it is on. Nothing on the front can turn your rack off by accident.
Who wants a switchless PDU?
- Network and telecom racks where the core switch and router should never go down.
- Security systems like NVRs and camera power that must keep recording.
- Mining racks where every minute a miner is off costs money.
- Any shared space where people you do not control can reach the rack.
If you need to cycle individual devices on purpose, that is a different tool. Our 30A switched PDU has a separate switch for each outlet, so you choose what goes off and nothing else does.
Built-in voltage and amp monitoring
The display on the front shows voltage and amperage live. Amps is the one to watch. It tells you how much of the 30A capacity you are using at any moment.
How much can six outlets carry?
For equipment that runs around the clock, keep the load at or below 80% of the 30A rating, which is 24A. At 240V that is about 5,760 watts total, or 4,990 watts at 208V. Six outlets with that much headroom means each device can draw a fair amount. Just keep in mind that each C13 outlet and cord has its own limit, so very high-draw equipment belongs on a C19 outlet instead.
Reversible metal housing
The metal housing can be mounted facing the front or the rear of the rack. Most of the time you want the outlets at the back where the equipment power cords are, so cords stay short and out of the way. If you want to see the meter from the front aisle, flip it around.
Specs
| Outlets | 6 x C13 |
| Rating | 30A, 240V |
| Cord | 6 ft |
| Monitoring | Voltage and amps |
| Protection | Built-in surge protection |
| Switch | None (switchless) |
| Size | 1U, standard 19 inch EIA rack |
| Hardware | Mounting hardware included |
6 ft or 10 ft cord?
This version has a 6 foot cord, which is plenty when the receptacle is right behind or above the rack. If your receptacle is farther away, there is a 10 ft cord version so you are not reaching for an extension cord.
Install tips
- Confirm the circuit and receptacle match the PDU plug before mounting.
- Decide front or rear facing. Rear facing is usually cleaner.
- Plug in equipment one device at a time and watch the amp reading climb.
- Write down the normal amp reading. It makes future capacity planning simple.
Frequently asked questions
How do I turn it off?
Unplug it, or switch off the circuit breaker feeding it. There is no switch on the unit by design.
Does it fit a standard rack?
Yes. It is a 1U unit for standard 19 inch EIA racks.
What cords do I use with it?
Most equipment connects with a C13 to C14 power cord.
Not sure it fits your setup? Email support@valiantpowerco.com. Or see the 6-outlet PDU.