Uses and Importance of Different Kinds of Power Cords

Uses and Importance of Different Kinds of Power Cords
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08 September 2022

Power cords are nothing if not essential cables that have a proper IEC320 international standardization. IEC stands for “International Electrotechnical Commission,” which specifies the non-locking connectors. Power supply cords help transmit the electricity to the electrical appliances from the main supply. These power cords are essential components of an electrical system, and sometimes a power extension cable needs to execute its function. To explore these fantastic metaverse power cords, keep reading further and blow your mind.

Power cords are also helpful in connecting to a data center, your personal computers, power distribution units, and other places. Keep reading more about the uses and importance of different kinds of power cords in detail. 

1. C14 to C15 Power Cords:

C14 to C15 power cords are heavy-duty cables, supporting up to 250V of electrical potential difference. It has the flexibility of upto 14 AWG for easy routing purposes. As it is flexible, it goes with Cisco, HP, and other hardware with a C15-type power connection. It also connects servers to PDUs and UPS systems with a C14 input. 

2. C20 to C21 Power Cords:

C20 to C21 power cords are jumper cords that patch IEC 320 power between PDU strips. These power cords are used by Cisco and Juniper equipment. C21 fits into C19’s outlet, but with C21, it has two beveled corners with higher temperature ratings. 

3. C13 to C14 Power Cords:

These power cords help connect computers, printers, servers, and other equipment to the main electrical supply. These cords are helpful for small data centers, office workstations, and other low ampere electrical appliances. It has an extension of up to 10 feet, which helps place the end equipment concerning the positioning of the outlet. This helps connect a C14 male cord with a C13 female cord to transmit power to the computer, monitor, or attach to any server or drive to the UPS or PDU system. 

4. C14 to C19 Power Cords:

These power cords are only designed for high-power connections. These have 14 AWG wires making them reliable for large server applications. Also, these cables require a high rating and a heavy gauge cable that helps connect a computer server or drive to a PDU or a UPS system. Traditionally the standard power cords were used, which were 4 feet long. A shorter length helps reduce the cable cutter that long-length cables might create. It also reduces the risks of someone tripping over it and falling. Such incidents can cause many serious accidents and damage to that humans. 

5. C20 to C19 Power Cords:

These are also heavy-duty extensions with 12 AWG wires. These cables are helpful for high-power connections for large server applications. It requires a higher rating and a heavier gauge cable that can connect a server, router, blade server enclosure, or network switch to a UPS or PDU system. It is the advanced version of the standard power cord. It is 6 feet long, allowing the user to place the electrical appliance concerning the power outlet. 

6. C20 to C13 Power Cords: 

These power cords connect the devices with C19 or C14 power connectors. It is 3 feet long and valid for computers, servers, and connecting to other network devices. This 3 feet of length allows the user to palace the devices avoiding the cable clutter of that long length. This cable has a 14 AWG wire gauge, helping you manage the high power levels for large equipment. 

7. C14 to NEMA 5-15 Power Cords:

These power cords are essential for computers and AC power cables that allow the user to connect the PC or other devices with NEMA 5-15P plug to a PDU or UPS. It connects a C13 power inlet helpful in powering computers, printers, and for other electrical appliances. It is 2 feet long, helping you with flexibility for placing your devices. It acts as an ideal replacement for any worn-out or missing cables. One significant benefit is that it connects a C13 peripheral to the source PC to save energy and frees the outlet when it is not in use.

Conclusion:

These are all different types of IES60320 cables that help you in connections. Connections become easy only when you know what kind of cable goes where. Not all kinds of cables are used everywhere, so you need to know the impotence and the usage of these cables to practical impediment this in your everyday life. We hope we were able to help you gain some knowledge about these power cords. 

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