IEC 60320 C14 to NEMA 5-15R Adapter Power Cord | PDU Power Taps
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About IEC 60320 C14 to NEMA 5-15R Adapter Power Cord
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IEC 60320 C14 to NEMA 5-15R Power Cables are used to convert from a C13 Connector to a 5-15R (your standard North American Plug). These can be used in scenarios where you are required to plug a 5-15P into a PDU that only has C13 outlet receptacles, among other applications.
The plugs and connectors in this collection
What each end is, what it mates with, and where to find every cord built on it.
Plug · IEC 60320
IEC 60320 C14
- 15 Amps
- 250 volts
On 18 of the cords here
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.
Mates with IEC 60320 C13 Outlet
Connector
NEMA 5-15R
- 15 Amps
- 125 volts
On 18 of the cords here
The NEMA 5-1R connector mates with a NEMA 5-15P plug (the standard plug used in residential homes in North America. Rated at 125V and 15amps. The NEMA 5-15R connector is typically used in an extension cord or a cable adapter.
Mates with NEMA 5-15P Inlet
About IEC 60320 C14 to NEMA 5-15R Adapter Power Cord | PDU Power Taps
IEC 60320 C14 Connector (Male)
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.
NEMA 5-15R
The NEMA 5-15R is a 3 pin grounded connector, typically used in commercial and residential applications in North America. The NEMA 5-15R is referred to most people as simply, "the wall outlet" as it is found in every house in North America. The NEMA 5-15R is rated at 125V and 15A.
Typical Applications of C14 to NEMA 5-15R Adapter Cables
The C14 to NEMA 5-15R is typically used to convert a C13 outlet into a NEMA 5-15R.
Applications for the C14 to NEMA 5-15R in the Data Center/Networking Room
In a data center, you may have equipment that is has a hard wire NEMA 5-15P cable, and, only have C13 outlets on your PDU. In these scenarios, this adapter cable is able to change the C13 outlet into a NEMA 5-15R outlet to plug in your NEMA 5-15P.
Current rating
10–15 Amps
Voltage rating
125 volts
Plug (male end)
IEC 60320 C14
Connector (female end)
NEMA 5-15R
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