Tripp Lite
Tripp Lite P035-004-ABL 4 ft 12 AWG C20 to C21 power cord video accessory
Heavy-duty 12 AWG cord connects C20 to C21 for 20 A, 250 V server and switch power in blue
- Powers high-current switches and servers with a 20 A 250 V rating
- 12 AWG conductors handle heavy power loads without voltage drop
- C20 to C21 connectors rated to 105 °C for hot rack enclosures
- 4 ft length gives a tidy fit between device and PDU or UPS
- Blue jacket enables fast visual tracing in dense cable runs
Heavy-Duty C20-to-C21 Cord for Rack Gear
This 4 ft cable uses 12 AWG conductors and 20 A C20-to-C21 connectors rated to 250 V. It is built for switches, servers and other high-powered network devices that draw enough current to need a heavy-gauge link in a rack enclosure.
Replaces Thinner Cables That Overheat in Dense Racks
Standard cords with smaller wire gauges cannot handle the sustained 20 A loads common in blade servers or AI clusters. The jump is worth it when your equipment runs hot enough to push connector temperatures toward 105 °C and you need a cord that stays safe under that stress.
Verify Your Gear Uses C19 Inlets and Fits a 4 ft Run
Check that each device has a C19 power inlet and that the PDU or UPS presents a C20 outlet. Measure the rack path to confirm 1.2 m reaches without tension, and ensure the blue jacket meets any colour-coding rules your site enforces.
Highlights
- Powers high-current switches and servers with a 20 A 250 V rating
- 12 AWG conductors handle heavy power loads without voltage drop
- C20 to C21 connectors rated to 105 °C for hot rack enclosures
- 4 ft length gives a tidy fit between device and PDU or UPS
- Blue jacket enables fast visual tracing in dense cable runs
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
What clearance does the 4 ft 12 AWG cord need behind a rack-mounted device?
The 4 ft (1.2 m) length is sized for typical rack-depth spacing; allow a few centimetres of bend radius behind the C21 inlet so the 12 AWG jacket does not kink.
Which way round do the C20 and C21 ends go when wiring a PDU to a server?
Plug the C20 end into the PDU or UPS outlet and the C21 end into the server or switch inlet; reversing them will not seat because the keyed notches are mirrored.
When should the blue jacket be inspected for heat damage in a 105 °C rated enclosure?
Check the jacket annually or after any thermal event; discolouration, stiffness or cracking near the C20/C21 mouldings means the cord has exceeded its 105 °C (221 °F) rating and must be replaced.
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