Eaton RS-1215-20T - 1U Rack PDU 12-Outlet 120 V
Overview
The Eaton RS-1215-20T is a basic 1U rack-mount power distribution unit intended for technical facilities teams, network engineers, and data center operations personnel needing standardized AC distribution in single-phase 120 V environments. It consolidates utility or UPS power into multiple receptacles for servers, networking gear, and storage devices without advanced monitoring or control features, providing straightforward electrical distribution in racks.
Rated for 20 A continuous at 120 V AC, the RS-1215-20T delivers power to twelve NEMA 5-15/20R outlets fed via a locking NEMA L5-20P input plug on a 15 ft (4.57 m) cord. Basic circuit breaker protection is included to guard against sustained overload conditions.
Mechanically, this PDU fits a 1U rack slot in 19-inch EIA standard racks and ships with detachable mounting flanges that also support wall-mount or under-counter installations in telecom closets or edge rooms where rack depth and space are constrained.
Integration capability is limited to physical installation; it does not provide network management, remote power monitoring, or metering. Compatibility is with standard rack equipment and single-phase 120 V power feeds from UPS, generator, or facility panels; ensure upstream receptacle and circuit ratings match the locking L5-20P input.
A practical deployment scenario is feeding mixed racks in small data closets, branch office racks, or IDF cabinets where a consolidated 12-outlet distribution of 120 V power is needed and no remote control or outlet-level management is required. It is commonly used to distribute power from a UPS in basic server environments or network equipment stacks.
This PDU is not suitable for environments requiring outlet-level metering, switched control, redundant AC feeds, or where 208 V/230 V distribution is mandated by local electrical codes or equipment specifications. Additionally, it should not be deployed where integrated network management or environmental monitoring is expected.
Key Features
- 12 NEMA 5-15/20R outlets (6 front, 6 rear)
- Locking NEMA L5-20P 20 A input, 15 ft cord
- 20 A continuous at 120 V AC distribution
- Detachable flanges for rack/wall/under-counter mount
- Circuit breaker overload protection
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | Eaton (Tripp Lite series) |
| Part Number | RS-1215-20T |
| Product Type | 1U Rack Power Distribution Unit |
| Input Voltage | 120 V AC |
| Maximum Current | 20 A |
| Input Plug | Locking NEMA L5-20P |
| Output Receptacles | 12 × NEMA 5-15/20R (6 front/6 rear) |
| Phase | Single-phase |
| Cord Length | 15 ft (4.57 m) |
| Rack Height | 1U |
| Mounting | Rack (detachable flanges), wall, under-counter |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 1.75″ × 17.5″ × ~4.5″ |
| Weight | ~5.4 lb (2.45 kg) |
| Protection | Circuit breaker |
| Operating Temp | Standard room-grade (no active cooling rating) |
| Certifications | UL, cUR, RoHS compliant |
