Dynamode 6 Way PDU Extension Lead- 13A Multi Plug Switched Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Rack Mount Charging Station with 1.8 M Cable for Home Office 19 Inch PDU Server Cabinet with Surge Protection

I bought this power-block to provide surge-protected outlets on a home server rack. It is nicely made and very solid having an outer metal casing. In fact I was so impressed I purchased three. I consider it good value and an excellent choice.

Perfect for what was required

A really decent, robust feeling powerstrip for the money.Can't speak to the surge protection or longevity as of unit yet.Some have said this powerstrip is wider than standard rack unit spaces.I can confirm It is a tad wider than most pieces of 19" pro audio hardware.To clarify; the actual bolt holes should still line up with any 19" rack rails, but the unit itself is definitely a few mm wider than say a rack compressor.For me personally this is not an issue as my rack cabinet has no 'lip' or maximum width restraints, but I can see that if you had an 'enclosed' flight case or recessed studio cabinet you may struggle to squeeze it in.For clarification I believe the issue is probably because the powerstrip is meant for use with a server rack rather than audio gear racks and server racks (tend) to be more open (like my type of studio rack), so a few mm of extra width or overhang is no issue.So i would say this is recommended for:4 post Server racks or those with flush front/back.Audio rack cabinets WITHOUT enclosing trims/lips etc.Floorstanding/desktop 2 post rack stands should also be fine.Probably avoid if you want to use in a fight case / ABS / gig bag type rack or a studio rack cabinet with enclosed lip / edge, like many of the wooden ones.

* Build quality appears good. Construction is an Aluminium extrusion housing 'plastic' switch, sockets and the Surge Protection unit. Steel end L brackets provide for rack mounting. Cable is good quality 3 core (LNE) + plug.* Safety: There's a very small (!!!) Earthing screw on the back. I've not tested if Mains cable Earth is bonded to case, nor checked if the internal wiring is adequately shielded from the metal case.* NB. The Surge Protector (SP) is probably not useful on an IT rack power strip. It takes 2 outlet spaces out. Better to have a separate Surge Protector on the rack's supply, then when the SP needs replacing, the power strips don't.* Mains In at the back of the strip needs ~50mm clearance. Sockets on the front.

Fits great in my standard 19in rack, hopefully will protect the more sensitive components from power surges.

Works as it should, and looks good.

Miracles will never cease!!! This is the fourth or fifth 'rack mountable' power strip that I've purchased in the last couple of years and its the only one that fits in a 19" rack case without some form of modification to the rack ears. Normally they're maybe 5/6mm too long and need to be sawn down a little to fit. I'm glad to see that the manufactures (from the design and materials I'm guessing they all originate on the same production line) have managed to find a tape measure!

Good piece of kit