Rack Jumper Cords, Rack Equipment Cord Sets
Volex is a leading manufacturer and supplier of rack jumper cords cables and rack equipment cord sets that are used in data centres and with IT equipment and power panels
Rack jumper cable assemblies connect rack PDUs to rack equipment, with a typical length of up to 1 to 3 meters. Volex offers rack jumper cords cables and rack equipment cord sets manufactured to customer specifications using various plugs, connectors and cables. Volex rack jumper cords are cost-effective, industrial-grade and made of the highest quality materials. Rack jumper cords and cord sets from Volex include expert assistance to select cables with the right plugs, connectors, cordage, materials, and lengths to meet any power wattage, destination country and operating environment.
Universal rack jumper cords give customers an all-in-one solution for rack equipment cord sets intended for use in many countries, including Australia, China, Europe, Japan, Korea, and North America (Canada, USA, Mexico). They consolidate multiple parts into one, which offers flexibility in managing inventories.
Our design capabilities and product portfolio include:
- Rack equipment cord sets that can be made in various colours for traceability or to aid in identifying critical connections.
- Plug and connector country variants available in straight and angled versions allowing exact cable lengths on installation, eliminating unwanted loops that increase the risk of entanglement and possible disengagement.
- Award-winning locking plugs that use a fatigue-resistant plastic cantilever are also available for straight C19 and C20 plugs, thereby offering secured power. These V-Lock plugs can withstand 25kg-f and have been tested to withstand 3,000 cycles, which prevents loose connections due to system vibrations and accidental entanglement.
- Compact C13 and C14 versions are available for discrete connections and tight rack back space. These can be matched with Volex splitters and tridents to deliver the best miniaturized solutions.
Rack Jumper Cords, Rack Equipment Cord Sets
Technical Information
All Volex data centre power cables are available with a wide range of safety approvals and go through rigorous factory testing and certification to ensure their quality and safety. All power cables undergo 100% electrical performance checks for opens, short-circuit compliance, polarity test, continuity under high voltage (Hipot), along with insulation resistance testing.
Cordage options for rack PDU whip cables / rack input cords include:
- Conductor sizes, depending on wattage and length
- Jacket colour
- Customer labels, binding and packaging
- Cable type and jacket material based on application requirements
The table below shows additional technical information:
| Rack Equipment Cord Set (1-3M) |
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|---|---|
| Termination Type (Connector & Plug Connector) |
Options |
| For high outlet density PDU: IEC C13/14 and NEMA 5-20R (typically) |
Volex V-Lock IEC Locking Connectors Left, Right, Up and Down Angled Connectors Splitter Cable Volex Equivalent Moulded NEMA Twist-Lock Plug |
| For high power, low outlet density PDU: IEC C13/14, C15/14 and C19/20 and NEMA L6-20P or L6-30P |
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Rack Jumper Cords
Benefits
Rack jumper cords from Volex have benefits that include:
Rigorous factory testing and certification to ensure their quality and safety
100% electrical performance checks for opens, short-circuit compliance, polarity test, continuity under high voltage (Hipot), along with insulation resistance testing
100% traceability with automatically imprinted test marks applied on all plugs through our QA process
Tariff-free manufacturing options available to meet global customer demands
Local engineering and sales support in over 20 countries
World-class service levels
Global agency certification experts