Locking Data Center Power Cables

The IEC 60320 C13 is a grounded 3 Wire connector rated up to 250V and 15 Amps. The C13 mates with a C14 inlet, and is commonly used in a jumper cable scenario in IT Installations providing power from a PDU to a server, router, switch or other computing device. Most people know the C13 as 'the thing that plugs into my computer' because it is the standard connector used to power most desktop computers. In a desktop computer application, the most common cable is the NEMA 5-15P to C13, which connects your standard North American wall outlet to a desktop computer.

The IEC 320 C15 Power cable is used to power electrical devices that emit so much heat (intentionally or unintentionally) that they require a power connection that can withstand more than the 70 °C (158 °F) temperature rating of the standard C13. In combination with the C14 plug type, the use cases of this high-temperature cable are almost exclusively data center environments. This cable would most likely be found supplying a High-Powered Switch power from a rack-mounted PDU power supply source. If your equipment has a IEC320 C16 Inlet it should only be mated with the matching C15-Power Connector.

The IEC 60320 C19 is a grounded 3 Wire connector rated up to 250V and 20 Amps. The C19 mates with a C20 inlet, and is commonly used in a jumper cable scenario in IT Installations providing power from a PDU to a server, router, switch or other computing device. The C19 is typically used in high powered blade server chassis, large network routers, and other IT equipment that draws more power than a standard C13 can accommodate.

The IEC 60320 C19 Locking Connector is rated for 20 Amps and 250VAC. It is a grounded connector type, with the A-Lock feature for latching the connector in place once it is mated. The A-Lock is a universal locking mechanism that internally pinches the pins of the male/inlet that it connects with. This effectively holds the connector in place until the user pinches and pulls back the two red tabs located on either side of the connector body.

The IEC 60320 C13 V-Lock compatible connector is designed to mate with proprietary IEC 60320 C14 Inlets located generally on rack mount equipment. The C13 is rated for 15 Amps and 250VAC, and is the most commonly found connector type around the world. The V-Lock mating system will latch into the inlet housing on equipment and can be disconnected by pressing in the yellow tab on the top down so that the recessed inlet flange is no longer latched.

The IEC 60320 C19 V-Lock compatible connector is designed to mate with proprietary IEC 60320 C20 Inlets located generally on rack mount equipment. The C19 is rated for 20 Amps and 250VAC, and is the most commonly found connector type around the world. The V-Lock mating system will latch into the inlet housing on equipment and can be disconnected by pressing in the yellow tab on the top down so that the recessed inlet flange is no longer latched.

The IEC 60320 C13 S-Lock Connector is rated for 250VAC and 15Amps, and is designed to mate with the matching IEC 60320 C14 Inlet and Plug type. The S-Lock is a revolutionary rotary lock that can internally pinch the pins of the inlet by twisting the locking mechanism on the connector body. This is a universal locking mechanism, meaning that it will mate with any standard matching inlet.

The IEC 60320 C19 S-Lock Connector is rated for 250VAC and 20Amps, and is designed to mate with the matching IEC 60320 C20 Inlet and Plug type. The S-Lock is a revolutionary rotary lock that can internally pinch the pins of the inlet by twisting the locking mechanism on the connector body. This is a universal locking mechanism, meaning that it will mate with any standard matching inlet.

The IEC 60320 C15 S-Lock Connector is rated for 250VAC and 15Amps, and is designed to mate with the matching IEC 60320 C16 Inlet and Plug type. The C15 is a high temperature connector, and is rated for operating under temperatures up to 120C. The S-Lock is a revolutionary rotary lock that can internally pinch the pins of the inlet by twisting the locking mechanism on the connector body. This is a universal locking mechanism, meaning that it will mate with any standard matching inlet.

The IEC 60320 C14 is a grounded 3 Wire Plug rated up to 250V and 15 Amps. The C14 mates with a C13 outlet, typically found on Data Center/IT specific PDUs (Power Distribution Unit). The most common configuration for a C14 is in a jumper cable scenario, providing power from a PDU to IT Equipment.

The IEC 60320 C20 is a grounded 3 Wire Plug rated up to 250V and 20 Amps. The C20 mates with a C19 outlet, typically found on Data Center/IT specific PDUs (Power Distribution Unit). The most common configuration for a C20 is in a jumper cable scenario, providing power from a PDU to a blade server chassis, high powered server, large network router, or similar device.

The NEMA 5-15P is a 3 Wire grounded plug featuring two blades (can be equal or unequal widths due to the ground pin forcing polarity) and one ground pin rated up to 125V AC and 15 Amps. The NEMA 5-15P is your standard household plug used for to connect small appliances such as TV's, Microwaves, hairdryers, etc to a wall outlet. The NEMA 5-15P is compatible with a Nema 5-20R T-Slot outlet, which is commonly found in new home installations.

The NEMA 5-20P is a 3 Wire grounded plug featuring two blades and one ground pin rated up to 125V AC and 20 Amps. The NEMA 5-20P is used in applications that require higher power draw such as large refrigerators, space heaters,large kitchen mixers, etc. The 5-20R T-SLot receptacle allows you to plug in either a 5-20P or a 5-15P plug, allowing greater flexibility. In modern home installations, 5-20R T-Slot receptacles are often used when 20A circuits are installed due to flexibility of being downward compatable with the 5-15P.

The NEMA 6-15P is a 3 Wire grounded plug featuring two blades and a ground pin, rated up to 250V AC and 15 Amps. The NEMA 6-15P has two, horizontal blades on the top of the plug spaced 23⁄32" center to center and a ground pin spaced between the two on the bottom of the plug.

The NEMA 6-20P is a 3 Wire grounded plug featuring two blades and one ground pin rated up to 250V AC and 20 Amps. The NEMA 6-20P has one horizontal blade and one vertical blade and mates with a 6-20R Outlet.

The NEMA L5-15P is a 3 Wire 3 Blade grounded plug featuring 3 Blades arranged in a tight circular pattern rated up to 125V AC and 15 Amps.. The plug locks to the connector by twisting into place. Locking cords are typically used in industrial applications to ensure that accidental power loss does not occur due to a loose connection.

THE NEMA L6-20P is a 3 Wire 3 Blade grounded device with hot-hot-ground wiring and is rated up to 250V AC and 20 Amps.

The IEC 60320 C14 P-Lock Plug is designed for use with ServerTech and Raritan data center PDUs. The locking tabs on each side prevent the plug head from nuisance unplugging by hooking into the PDU unit. The plug can easily be removed by pressing down on the tabs located on each side.

The IEC 60320 C14 is rated for 250VAC and 15 Amps. The V-Lock locking mechanism can mate with the APC8000 PDU series by latching onto the recessed PDU face plate. To disengage, simply press down on the yellow tab on the top of the plug head.

The IEC 60320 C20 is rated for 250VAC and 20 Amps. The V-Lock locking mechanism can mate with the APC8000 PDU series by latching onto the recessed PDU face plate. To disengage, simply press down on the yellow tab on the top of the plug head.

The IEC 60320 C20 P-Lock is rated for 20A and 250V and is specially made for connecting to ServerTech and Raritan Locking PDUs. The Plug locks into place by hooking into the plug outlet with the two tabs on each side of the Plug. The plug can easily be removed by pushing down on both tabs of the plug.

The IEC 60320 C14 is rated for 250VAC and 15 Amps. The P-Lite locking mechanism is an ergonomic advance of the standard P-Lock plug type, designed with high-density pdus in mind. It has a recessed plug head that allows space for fingers to easily install and un install the plugs. It can mate with various proprietary PDUs like Server Tech and Raritan.

The IEC 60320 C14 is a Plug (Male) configuration rated for 250VAC and 15 Amps. The Z-Lock is a universal locking plug type, designed to lock into place by expanding the size of the plug head after insertion by spinning the rotary lock on the plug head.