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VH‑4048 is a 1U rack‑mount power distribution unit purpose‑built for United Kingdom cabinet deployments, equipped with factory‑pre‑installed KP1 illuminated master toggle and genuine BS1363 GBR(13)‑series British‑standard receptacles. The front‑panel lit main switch delivers one‑shot full‑bank power disconnection for cabinet overhaul, hardware replacement and periodic rack maintenance, removing repetitive manual unplug‑and‑replug of individual equipment power cords. Multiple socket angle variants (90° /135° /45°) are available to resolve tight cable‑routing constraints within shallow‑depth UK server cabinets. Optimised for UK domestic 230V‑50Hz mains grid. Built‑in hot‑swap vacant slots support later‑phase retrofitting of overload protectors, SPD surge‑suppression, digital metering panels and USB charging peripherals. Holding CE & RoHS credentials, this switched British‑spec PDU fits enterprise data closets, educational IT rooms and commercial rack‑based projects across United Kingdom.
1. Factory‑fitted KP1 Illuminated Master‑power Toggle
Front‑mounted lit main switch enables collective power cut‑off for all output ports. It streamlines cabinet‑maintenance workflows and lowers hardware‑damage risks during on‑site component replacement within UK server enclosures, eliminating tedious one‑by‑one disconnection of device power cables.
2. Multi‑angle Genuine BS1363 British‑standard Receptacles
Selectable 90°,135°,45° socket orientations comply strictly with official BS1363 electrical norms. Varied outlet angles relieve cable‑bending stress inside shallow‑depth racks and optimise wiring paths for dense UK cabinet deployments.
3. Hot‑swap‑ready Modular Upgrade Ecosystem
Reserved functional slots support live‑site component retrofitting. Surge‑suppression hardware, overload trip devices, digital metering read‑outs and USB charging modules can be added afterwards; full‑unit disassembly or total power shutdown is unnecessary.
4. UK‑grid‑calibrated Circuit Architecture
Electrical design fully adapts United Kingdom mainstream 230V‑50Hz working environment, delivering steady power feed for servers, network switches, surveillance recorders and rack‑mounted industrial hardware.
5. Standard‑compliant 1U Rack‑optimised Form Factor
Strict 1U physical profile adheres to EIA‑19‑inch global rack specifications, conserving precious vertical cabinet real‑estate for high‑density hardware stacks inside British enterprise and educational machine‑rooms.
6. Diversified TP‑series Adaptive Mounting Hardware Kit
Complete portfolio of TP‑variant adjustable brackets enables horizontal rack‑mount, vertical wall‑fix and special‑shape cabinet assembly, coping with diverse spatial constraints of commercial and educational premises nationwide across United Kingdom.
Compared with VH‑4047 (BS1363 bare‑bone blank‑base PDU):
1. Pre‑integrated illuminated main power toggle: VH‑4047 is blank bare‑bone chassis without any pre‑mounted control hardware; operators must procure switch modules separately. VH‑4048 ships with factory‑built KP1 lit master switch for instant collective power control, optimised for standard repeat‑order cabinet deployments in UK market.
2. Different project‑targeting positioning: VH‑4047 serves highly‑custom tender projects requiring hand‑picked combination of every functional module; VH‑4048 is oriented for office, education and general‑purpose racks where master power on/off capability is required out‑of‑factory.
Compared with ordinary British‑market rack‑PDU competitors:
1. Multi‑angle BS1363 sockets plus pre‑installed illuminated main switch: Many rival UK rack power‑units only provide single fixed‑angle outlets. VH‑4048 supplies multiple socket‑angle choices together with factory‑built lit main toggle, solving cable‑routing pain points in shallow server cabinets.
2. Incremental hot‑swap expandable architecture: A large number of competing British PDUs adopt hard‑wired fixed circuits without upgradable slots. VH‑4048 supports later‑phase addition of SPD, metering and protective components, lowering long‑term hardware‑replacement expenditure.
3. Comprehensive adjustable‑mounting accessory supply: Most local UK competitors only deliver simple fixed mounting lugs. Full TP‑series adjustable brackets are supplied to handle non‑standard cabinet‑body layouts widespread across British education and retrofit sites.
‑ Enterprise server‑closet deployments across London and major British business hubs
‑ UK school & university IT equipment rooms with periodic hardware‑replacement routines
‑ General‑purpose industrial control cabinets requiring collective power isolation for inspection
‑ System‑integrator turnkey standard‑spec cabinet tender projects for British private‑sector & education clients
‑ Surveillance rack deployments for retail chains and commercial premises in United Kingdom
‑ Export‑oriented cabinet projects targeting UK market demanding factory‑built main power switching function
Factory‑pre‑installed Control Module
‑KP1 illuminated master power toggle: front‑panel lit main switch for full‑bank power on‑off operation.
British‑standard Socket Assembly
‑GBR(13)‑series panel‑mount receptacles；available angle variants:90°(GBR13),135°(GBR13R),45°(GBR13L), rated 13A‑250VAC, complying official BS1363 UK electrical norms.
‑Inlet plug options：GBR(13)‑01 assembled plug / GBR(13)‑02 molded BS1363 plug.
Optional Field‑retrofit Modules (ordered separately)
1. Extra‑control Parts: PS1 / PS2 power‑status LED indicators, GZS/GZ overload protectors, multi‑spec master switches, 1‑pole/2‑pole/3‑pole miniature circuit‑breakers (1A‑60A)
2. Safety‑protection Parts: LB leakage‑current protectors; multiple DY‑series SPD surge‑suppression units (standard / hot‑swap, optional EMI‑filter & LED‑status indicators)
3. Metering‑monitoring Parts: DB‑series standalone ammeters, combined volt‑ampere read‑out panels, hot‑swap‑capable measuring hardware
4. Auxiliary‑peripheral Parts: DY‑40T/80T RJ signal filters; USB dual‑5V charging hardware; WL RJ45 communication port; MT RS485 multi‑parameter monitor (voltage / current / temperature / humidity)
5. Mounting‑hardware Parts: Full TP‑series adjustable metal brackets, TP‑018 complete bolt‑and‑cage‑nut fastener kit.
Q1: What differentiates VH‑4048 from VH‑4047?
A: Both adopt BS1363 multi‑angle British sockets. VH‑4047 is bare‑bone blank‑base unit with zero pre‑installed control parts for fully‑custom projects. VH‑4048 comes with factory‑pre‑installed KP1 illuminated master power switch for standard‑spec deployments.
Q2: Can I add surge‑protection or overload‑protector modules onto VH‑4048 afterwards?
A: Yes. Thanks to hot‑swap modular slots, DY‑series SPD surge‑modules or GZ‑series overload protectors can be mounted on‑site without swapping the whole PDU main‑body.
Q3: What socket mounting angles are selectable for VH‑4048?
A: Three BS1363 socket orientations can be specified while ordering: standard 90°, 135° reverse‑angled and 45° inclined sockets, optimised for shallow‑depth UK server‑rack cable‑routing.
Q4: Is VH‑4048 compatible with ordinary 19‑inch server‑racks used in United Kingdom?
A: Yes. It observes EIA‑19‑inch 1U international‑rack specification, compatible with most mainstream server‑and‑network‑cabinet products widely used inside United Kingdom.
Q5: Which mains environment suits VH‑4048?
A: This PDU is optimised for United Kingdom's local 230VAC‑50Hz single‑voltage power‑supply system.
Q6: Are custom‑length cables and OEM‑silkscreen branding supported?
A: Yes. Custom‑cord‑length and OEM‑logo‑printing services are available for MOQ‑based bulk‑project‑orders. Please forward detailed requirement specifications to our sales representatives.
Q7: Can non‑BS1363 foreign plugs be permanently deployed on VH‑4048?
A: VH‑4048 is engineered exclusively for BS1363 British‑standard plugs. Foreign non‑compliant plugs require qualified adaptors; adaptors are not advised for permanent rack‑equipment deployment.
