15ft NEMA L6-30P to C19 PDU Power Cord, 12 AWG SJT Heavy Duty, 20A/250V, UL Listed, Black

The CableLeader PW175-1215 is a NEMA L6-30P to IEC 60320 C19 heavy duty power cord that connects a 250V, 30A locking branch circuit to high-power rack equipment. One end carries a twist-lock L6-30P plug for an L6-30R receptacle; the other terminates in a C19 connector that seats into the C20 inlet found on large servers, UPS systems, and rack power distribution units. The assembly is built on 12 AWG SJT cable and rated 20A at 250V, making it a direct power feed for 200-240V data center and server-room loads.

The NEMA L6-30P is a 2-pole, 3-wire grounding plug rated 30A at 250V. Its locking design engages with a quarter turn, holding the connection against vibration and accidental tension — a requirement in dense cabinets where a dropped feed can take down a node. The plug carries two hot conductors and a ground, with no neutral, matching the 250V single-phase circuits that power high-density racks.

The IEC 60320 C19 end is the device-side connector for equipment drawing more current than a standard C13 can supply. Where a C13/C14 interface tops out near 10A, the C19/C20 pairing carries up to 20A at 250V, which is why C20 inlets appear on enterprise UPS units, blade chassis, and metered rack PDUs. The one-to-one wiring preserves a continuous protective ground from the locking plug through to the connected equipment.

Safety and build quality follow the cord's rating. The 12 AWG conductor and SJT thermoplastic jacket support 20A continuous service and a dedicated 250V circuit, and the molded strain-relief ends lock the terminal crimps to the jacket so the assembly survives repeated reconfiguration. UL and cUL listing apply to the assembly, and RoHS compliance covers restricted-substance limits for installation in regulated facilities.

In practice this cord is the link between a facility's 30A locking outlet and the C20-inlet hardware in the rack. Data center technicians use it to feed PDUs and UPS units from an L6-30R drop; integrators run it to 240V ASIC mining frames and high-draw lab instruments; MSP installers keep it on hand for any 200-240V device that ships with a C20 inlet and needs a secure, locking source connection.

The black jacket provides a professional appearance and suits standard data center and enterprise rack deployments.

Compatibility & Ordering Information — PW175-1215 mates with any standards-compliant L6-30R receptacle and any device or PDU fitted with an IEC 60320 C20 inlet, including rack PDUs and UPS families from APC, Tripp Lite, Eaton, CyberPower, Vertiv, Raritan, and Schneider Electric. The cord ships in multiple standard lengths to fit in-rack drops, rack-to-rack runs, and overhead or floor-routed branch feeds; select the length that matches your circuit layout. Custom lengths, bulk packaging, and OEM kitting are available on request.

Product Comparison: NEMA L6-30P to C19 vs. Similar Power Cords

FAQ

Q1. What is the difference between an L6-30P to C19 cord and a NEMA 6-20P to C19 cord?

The L6-30P plug locks; the 6-20P plug does not. Both deliver 250V to a C19 connector, but the L6-30P twist-locks into an L6-30R receptacle to resist vibration and accidental pull-out, and it draws from a 30A locking branch circuit. The straight-blade 6-20P pulls from a 20A receptacle and unplugs freely. Choose the L6-30P version when your outlet is a locking L6-30R or your environment demands a secured connection.

Q2. Is this cord compatible with my PDU, UPS, or server?

Yes, if the equipment has an IEC 60320 C20 inlet. The C19 connector on this cord seats into any standards-compliant C20 inlet, which is the standard high-current input on enterprise UPS systems, blade and rack servers, and metered or switched rack PDUs from brands such as APC, Tripp Lite, Eaton, CyberPower, Vertiv, and Raritan. The L6-30P end must match a 250V L6-30R outlet.

Q3. Why is an L6-30P (30A) cord rated only 20A?

The 20A rating is set by the C19 connector and 12 AWG conductor, not the plug. The L6-30P plug and L6-30R outlet are rated 30A, but the IEC C19/C20 interface tops out at 20A in North America, and a 12 AWG conductor matches that 20A ceiling. The cord therefore carries up to 20A at 250V (about 5,000 watts); a true 30A feed requires a 10 AWG cord with a different device connector.

Q4. What wall outlet does the L6-30P plug into?

The L6-30P plugs into a NEMA L6-30R receptacle, a 250V, 30A, 2-pole 3-wire locking outlet. Align the curved blades with the slots, push in, and twist a quarter turn clockwise until it locks. This is the same outlet used for 250V locking branch circuits in data centers, server rooms, and 240V equipment installations; it will not fit a standard straight-blade 120V or 250V receptacle.

Q5. Which power cord is best for a 200-240V server rack?

For a 200-240V rack fed from a 30A locking outlet, an L6-30P to C19 cord is the correct choice when your PDU or UPS has a C20 inlet. Match the device inlet first: use C19-to-C20 cords for high-current gear over 10A and C13/C14 cords for standard equipment. Select a length that reaches from the L6-30R drop to the rack inlet with a small service loop for airflow and relocation.