Hammond 1589H8C1BKRF 1U 8-Outlet 20A Rackmount PDU, Front 5-20R

The 1589H8C1BKRF is a 1U horizontal rackmount power distribution unit with eight NEMA 5-20R outlets, all located on the front of the panel. Rated 20A at 125VAC (listed as 120VAC on the part data), it is built for IT, networking, AV, telecom, test and industrial equipment mounted in standard 19-inch racks and cabinets, where a higher-current single-phase branch circuit is needed at the front of the rack.

Construction is black painted steel front and back, finished in a textured RAL9005 black powder coat that meets applicable GREENGUARD indoor air quality and RoHS requirements. The heavy-duty 5-20R receptacles accept both NEMA 5-15P and 5-20P equipment plugs, so a mix of 15A and 20A devices can be served from one strip. A resettable circuit breaker helps protect against accidental electrical overload, and an on/off rocker power switch provides local control. A matching model with an illuminated power indicator instead of the switch is offered as 1589T8C1BKRF.

Overall dimensions are 1.72 in (44 mm) high by 19.00 in (483 mm) wide by 2.66 in (68 mm) deep, so the unit occupies a single rack unit of panel space. Shipping weight is 4 lbs (1.81 kg). The supplied 12/3 SJT cord terminates in a NEMA L5-20P locking plug for a secure branch-circuit connection; the drawing for 1589H8C1BKRF shows a 6 ft locking cord, while the part attribute data lists a 15 ft cord length, so confirm cord length before ordering.

The unit is UL Recognized to UL 1363 and CSA Certified to C22.2 (No. 21-95, 42-99) under UL File E166039, with an operating temperature range of -20°C to +60°C. It is TAA compliant, USMCA compliant, RoHS and REACH compliant, and made in Canada.