Eaton PDUMH20HVL66 208/230 V Metered Outlet Rack PDU

Overview :

The Eaton PDUMH20HVL66 is a local metered power distribution unit (PDU) engineered for IT infrastructure environments requiring high‑density AC power distribution with real‑time load visibility. It is used by data center engineers and rack technicians to deliver and monitor power to servers, network switches, storage arrays, and other critical rack equipment from a single input feed.

This PDU accepts a single‑phase 208/230 V AC feed via a NEMA L6‑20P input and distributes up to 3.7 kW (16 A) of power across ten IEC outlets — eight C13 and two C19 receptacles. The built‑in digital ammeter on the front panel provides live total current readings, enabling technicians to prevent overload conditions by observing actual load levels during equipment additions or changes.

PDUMH20HVL66 is intended for rack‑mount deployments (1U form factor) in server rooms, small data centers, edge computing closets, and telecom racks. Its reversible mounting brackets allow horizontal 1U installation or vertical 0U mounting inside EIA‑310 racks. It can also be mounted under counters or on walls when rack space is limited.

From an integration perspective, this PDU operates within the standard North American and international 208/230 V single‑phase electrical ecosystem and interfaces directly with upstream UPS systems, breaker panels, or generators. The outlet set (IEC C13/C19) aligns with typical server and network power cords, facilitating clean power routing without requiring additional adapters. Plug‑lock insert sleeves help secure connections to prevent dislodgement in high‑vibration or maintenance‑intensive environments.

A practical deployment example includes installing the PDUMH20HVL66 in an IDF rack powering top‑of‑rack switches and edge servers with real‑time current monitoring displayed locally. By monitoring the load, technicians can ensure the PDU operates within its 16 A rating and preemptively rebalance equipment across power feeds if capacity thresholds approach limits.

This device is not suited for environments requiring per‑outlet switching or network‑managed PDU control, as it provides only local metering rather than networked power management. It also lacks automatic transfer switching and is not designed for three‑phase power distribution scenarios.

Key Features

• 1U metered PDU with digital ammeter for real‑time load visibility
• 8 × IEC C13 and 2 × IEC C19 outlets at 208/230 V AC
• 16 A single‑phase input via NEMA L6‑20P plug
• Reversible brackets support horizontal or vertical rack mount
• Plug‑lock sleeves secure outlet connections