Racks:PowerConnectors

[Kris Thompson]

• Rack Science - Power Connectors
• Reference
• Connector Specifications
• C13 & C14
• C19
• C20
• L6

Rack Science - Power Connectors

Reference

• Wikipedia Says:  
  • IEC Connector
  • Appliance IEC Protection Classes
• Marc Hansen Technote 102: Data Center Power - Thanks Marc

Connector Specifications

Get these details straight for simplified provisioning of data center power connectors.

• Marc Hansen Technote 102: Data Center Power - for images. Thanks Marc

C13 & C14

Standard PC style "power cord".

• C13 is the computer end of the cord.
• C14 (3 male metal prongs inside a female plastic receiver).

A cord with a C13 end would plug into a typical rack mounted server.

C19

This is the cable end as required to connect to many new 6500 Power Supplies.

C20

• This connector may be needed to connect to the 240v port on a 240 Power Distribution Unit.

L6

L6 comes with more letters like:

• L6-30P (30 Amps rated with Male Prongs)