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Short black adapter cable with locking L5-20R female and straight 5-20P male ends

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite P044-06I 6" NEMA L5-20R to 5-20P 12AWG power extension cord

SKU CH-K8D7-XYJ55 MPN P044-06I

Six-inch heavy-duty adapter connects a NEMA L5-20R female inlet to a NEMA 5-20P male plug using 12 AWG cable rated for 20 A at 120 V

  • TypeCable Connectors
  • ColorBlack
  • Length0.5 ft.
  • Connector Number2
  • Connector DetailConnector A: NEMA L5-20R Connector B: NEMA 5-20P
  • Terminal GenderFemale to Male
  • Converts L5-20R PDU plug to standard 5-20R outlet
  • 12 AWG heavy-duty cable handles 20 A at 120 V
  • Six-inch length keeps rack cabling tidy and short
  • Female-to-male terminals ensure secure twist-lock connection
  • Black jacket matches typical data-centre colour coding

Adapter for Locking PDU Inputs

This six-inch adapter connects a PDU fitted with a NEMA L5-20P locking plug to a standard NEMA 5-20R outlet. The heavy-duty 12 AWG construction supports 20 A at 120 V for reliable power delivery in rack environments.

Practical Limits of the NEMA 5-20 Interface

The NEMA 5-20R outlet supplies up to 20 A at 120 V, so the adapter cannot exceed that rating regardless of the PDU's own capacity. The short 0.5 ft length keeps voltage drop minimal but offers no reach beyond adjacent rack sockets.

Build Quality and Day-to-Day Use

A black PVC jacket protects the 12 AWG conductors while the moulded female L5-20R to male 5-20P ends resist strain during repeated insertions. The compact form factor sits flush in dense rack rows without blocking neighbouring ports.

Highlights

  • Converts L5-20R PDU plug to standard 5-20R outlet
  • 12 AWG heavy-duty cable handles 20 A at 120 V
  • Six-inch length keeps rack cabling tidy and short
  • Female-to-male terminals ensure secure twist-lock connection
  • Black jacket matches typical data-centre colour coding

Specifications

BrandTripp Lite
ModelP044-06I
TypeCable Connectors
ColorBlack
Length0.5 ft.
Connector Number2
Connector DetailConnector A: NEMA L5-20R
Connector B: NEMA 5-20P
Terminal GenderFemale to Male
FeaturesTypical Applications:
PDU with L5-20P plug requiring power via a 5-20R outlet.
Package Includes:
P044-06I 5-20P to L5-20R 6-Inch Adapter Cable.
Shipping weight0.20 kg
Package size173 × 154 × 3 mm

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 6-inch or the half-foot length for my rack setup?

Both figures describe the same cable; 6 inches equals 0.5 ft, so there is only one length to select.

What does the 20 A, 120 V rating mean when I plug this into my PDU?

The cord handles up to 20 amps at 120 volts, matching a standard 20 A branch circuit for server equipment.

How do the NEMA L5-20R and 5-20P connectors limit what I can connect?

The twist-lock L5-20R mates with a PDU inlet while the straight-blade 5-20P plugs into a 20 A wall receptacle, so both ends must match those outlet types.

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