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Product Features
Technical Overview
This power cord complies with IEC 60320 standards for C14 and C21 connectors, featuring three conductors for grounded power delivery. The heavy-duty construction includes high-temperature-rated materials, suitable for continuous operation in server rooms, data centers, and network closets.
The jacket combines Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Service Junior Thermoplastic (SJT) for durability and flexibility. Environmental specifications allow storage from -4°F to 221°F (-20°C to 105°C), ensuring resilience in varied conditions.
This section brings together practical product details such as First End Connector Type, First End Connector Detail, Second End Connector Type, Voltage Rating, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
A strong technical summary explains how the product's interfaces, hardware profile, and operating characteristics work together in real deployment. Buyers often need this context to confirm compatibility with existing devices, expected performance in daily use, and whether installation will be straightforward for IT staff or end users.
Key Product Advantages
This cord delivers dependable power connectivity with features tailored for professional IT infrastructure. Its design prioritizes safety, durability, and ease of integration in high-availability environments.
Robust Construction
The 14 AWG gauge and PVC/SJT jacket provide excellent current handling and physical protection, reducing risk of overheating or damage in continuous-use scenarios.
Standardized Compatibility
C14 to C21 connectors are widely used in servers, UPS systems, and PDUs, ensuring seamless compatibility with common power distribution setups in North America.
Visual and Functional Design
The red color aids in cable management and identification, while the 3-foot length balances reach and clutter reduction in rack or desktop deployments.
Deployment / Use Cases
This power cord is ideal for connecting power distribution units (PDUs) to servers, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) to network equipment, or switches to rack power outlets. Its specifications suit environments where reliable power delivery is critical, such as data centers, server rooms, and network infrastructure racks.
Common applications include linking a PDU with a C21 outlet to a server with a C14 inlet, or connecting a UPS output to a network switch. The cord supports devices like blade servers, routers, and network switches, making it a versatile component in IT power chains.
Data Center Power Links
Use between PDUs and servers to ensure stable power feeds in high-density racks, leveraging the 15A 250V rating for efficient energy distribution.
UPS Backup Connections
Connect UPS units to critical network devices like switches or routers, providing backup power pathways with heavy-duty reliability.
Localization and Operating System
This power cord is configured for North American electrical standards, with a 250V AC rating and 15A current capacity that align with common power distribution setups in the region. The IEC 60320 C14 to C21 connector combination is widely adopted in IT infrastructure across North America, ensuring straightforward compatibility with servers, UPS systems, PDUs, and network switches deployed in local data centers, server rooms, and office environments.
Localization extends to regulatory compliance, with the cord meeting the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) for responsible end-of-life disposal. This alignment with regional environmental standards supports sustainable IT operations while delivering reliable power connectivity for critical equipment.
North American Power Standards
Designed for 250V AC and 15A circuits commonly used in North American IT environments, providing safe and efficient power delivery for servers, UPS units, and network gear.
Regulatory and Environmental Compliance
Complies with WEEE directives for environmentally responsible disposal, aligning with corporate sustainability goals and regional regulatory requirements in North America.
Highlights
- C14 male to C21 female connectors for standard IT power connections
- Rated 15A at 250V AC for reliable power delivery in demanding setups
- 14 AWG heavy-duty conductors with high-temperature rating
- 3-foot (0.9 m) length ideal for rack-mounted or adjacent equipment
- Red color for easy visual identification in complex cable management
- PVC/SJT jacket provides durability and flexibility
- Compatible with servers, UPS, PDU, switches, and network devices
- Lifetime warranty for long-term peace of mind
- Storage temperature range from -4°F to 221°F (-20°C to 105°C)
- Complies with WEEE environmental directives
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Eaton Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P037-003-ARD |
| Brand Name | Tripp Lite series |
| Product Model | P037-003-ARD |
| Product Name | Power Cord, C14 to C21 - Heavy-Duty, 15A, 250V, 14 AWG, 3 ft. (0.9 m), Red |
| Product Type | Standard Power Cord |
| Technical Information | |
| First End Connector Type | IEC 60320 C14 |
| First End Connector Detail | 1 x 3-pin IEC 60320 C14 Male |
| Second End Connector Type | IEC 60320 C21 |
| Second End Connector Detail | 1 x 3-pin IEC 60320 C21 Female |
| Device Supported | Computer,Server,UPS,PDU,Switch,Rack,Network Device,Blade Server,Router,Network Switch |
| Localization | North America |
| Number of Conductors | 3 |
| Features | Heavy Duty,High Temperature Rating |
| Power Description | |
| Voltage Rating | 250 V AC |
| Current Rating | 15 A |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Cord Length | 3 ft (0.91 m) |
| Color Family | Red |
| Product Color | Red |
| Jacket Material | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC),Service Junior Thermoplastic (SJT) |
| Environmental Conditions | |
| Minimum Storage Temperature | -4°F (-20°C) |
| Maximum Storage Temperature | 221°F (105°C) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Country of Origin | Vietnam |
| Environmental Compliance | Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
User Manual
FAQ
What power capacity is listed for this UPS?
Power specifications help show where the unit fits best, including the type of load level, electrical environment, and backup role it is intended to support. These are usually the most decision-critical facts in a UPS or power-protection comparison.
What voltage details are listed?
The listed power specification is 250 V AC, which helps position the unit for the right load level and installation role.
Is this unit designed for rack or tower deployment?
This power cord is ideal for connecting power distribution units (PDUs) to servers, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) to network equipment, or switches to rack power outlets. Its specifications suit environments where reliable power delivery is critical, such as data centers, server rooms, and network infrastructure racks. Common applications include linking a PDU with a C21 outlet to a server with a C14 inlet, or connecting a UPS output to a network switch. The cord supports devices like blade servers, routers, and network switches, making it a versatile component in IT power chains.
What deployment or installation detail is listed?
This power cord is ideal for connecting power distribution units (PDUs) to servers, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) to network equipment, or switches to rack power outlets. Its specifications suit environments where reliable power delivery is critical, such as data centers, server rooms, and network infrastructure racks. Common applications include linking a PDU with a C21 outlet to a server with a C14 inlet, or connecting a UPS output to a network switch. The cord supports devices like blade servers, routers, and network switches, making it a versatile component in IT power chains.
What performance, throughput, or capacity detail stands out?
The listed power specification is -4°F (-20°C), which helps position the unit for the right load level and installation role.
What physical fit or dimensions are listed?
This cord delivers dependable power connectivity with features tailored for professional IT infrastructure. Its design prioritizes safety, durability, and ease of integration in high-availability environments.