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This Aluminium UK Rack PDU is a 19‑inch 1U horizontal rack‑mount switched power‑distribution unit engineered for United Kingdom and Hong‑Kong BS1363 regulated cabinet deployments. Differentiated from baseline un‑switched VH‑4040 (no front‑panel master toggle) and factory‑SPD‑integrated VH‑4046 (pre‑built surge hardware), this unit comes factory‑fitted with illuminated front‑panel master switch and six genuine BS1363 shuttered Type‑G sockets.
Built‑upon HI‑SUN hot‑swap modular architecture, it delivers out‑of‑the‑box full‑bank power isolation for routine cabinet servicing, while reserving auxiliary slots to add surge, metering or overload hardware at later project phases. Rated 13A / 3250W @220‑250VAC, holding formal UKCA, CE and RoHS certification. It addresses post‑Brexit local compliance requirements for office, education and security‑monitoring rack projects where you need switching capability without paying for pre‑integrated surge functions you may not require.
1.BS1363 Shuttered Socket Bank Optimised For UK EICR Inspection Requirements
Every six receptacles adopt genuine BS1363 shuttered safety shutters complying with BS 7671 wiring regulations. Shutters only unlock upon earth‑pin insertion, mitigating risk of accidental live‑part contact — a key evaluation item during UK periodic EICR electrical‑safety inspections. Generic multi‑hole universal PDUs frequently deployed by overseas suppliers cannot pass such on‑site audits and rely on error‑prone adapters. Native Type‑G outlets mate British local equipment plugs directly and simplify tender‑project acceptance for public‑sector and education bids across England, Scotland and Wales.
2. Front‑Panel Illuminated Master‑Switch Tailored For Compact British‑Style Cabinets
A large share of UK office and school cabinets adopt shallow‑depth chassis, leaving minimal rear‑side hand‑access space. The back‑lit master switch is placed on the front face. Service technicians achieve full‑bank power cut‑off and visual power‑status confirmation without reaching deep‑inside tangled rear‑cable bundles. This lowers risk of accidental cable dislodgement during hardware swap‑outs and speeds scheduled rack‑maintenance cycles for multi‑site roll‑outs.
3. Extruded Aluminium Housing Mitigates Heat Build‑Up In Poorly‑Ventilated UK Server Closets
Many on‑premises British IT closets suffer from limited passive airflow. One‑piece extruded‑aluminium profile offers superior heat dissipation compared to stamped‑steel competing PDUs. It reduces hot‑spot formation under sustained mixed‑device full‑load operation, slows socket‑contact oxidation and lowers static weight‑load applied to cabinet mounting rails. Matte‑silver surface finish visually harmonises with mainstream British OEM rack hardware.
4. Hot‑Swap‑Ready Auxiliary Slots Enable Phased‑Project Functional Expansion
Large‑scale UK IT deployments often start with basic power distribution, adding surge‑protection or power‑metering only for selected high‑risk racks at later budget‑cycles. VH‑4041 ships as switched baseline unit without pre‑populated safety modules. Integrators fit SPD, overload breakers or read‑out meters cabinet‑by‑cabinet according to local site‑surge‑risk assessment, avoiding blanket over‑spec hardware‑cost for ordinary office closets. Retrofit work can be completed on‑site without discarding the main PDU chassis.
5. Dual‑Orientation Mounting Adapts To Diverse British Rack‑Wiring Conventions
Adjustable mounting lugs support both front‑facing and reversed rear‑feed installation. Multiple mainstream UK cabinet manufacturers implement rear‑oriented cable‑exit designs. Reversed‑feed mode routes heavy power‑cables backwards, preventing bulky plug‑bodies from obstructing server front‑air‑intake vents inside space‑constrained shallow racks, eliminating sharp cable‑bending which accelerates insulation ageing.
6. Complete UKCA‑Focused Documentation Package For Import & Tender Audit
Full finished‑unit batch‑test‑reports together with UKCA‑conformity declaration are included with shipment. These documents satisfy British customs‑clearance requirements and checklist demands of public‑sector tender submissions. OEM silkscreen private‑label marking is available for bulk‑order local UK reseller stock‑SKU programmes.
| Item | Detailed Description |
| Model | VH‑4041 |
| Form Factor | 1U horizontal rack‑mount, 19" EIA standard |
| Factory‑Pre‑Installed | Front‑panel illuminated master power switch |
| Socket Standard | BS1363 Type‑G shuttered earthed sockets, total 6 outputs |
| Rated Voltage | 220‑250VAC 50Hz |
| Max Rated Current | 13A aggregate |
| Max Power Output | 3250W |
| Enclosure | Extruded aluminium alloy, matte‑silver finish |
| Overall Dimensions | L×W×H=482.6×45×45mm |
| Mounting | Adjustable dual‑orientation mounting lugs: forward‑facing / reversed rear‑feed |
| Input | UK BS1363 mains power plug (2 m); optional IEC‑C14 inlet; custom‑length power cords available |
| Included Accessories | M6 mounting hardware, lock‑washers, UK‑focused installation & EICR‑reference service manual |
| Compatible Hot‑Swap Retrofit Modules | SPD surge suppressor, resettable overload breaker, digital volt‑ampere meter, dual‑USB‑A charger, RS485 multi‑parameter monitor (modules sold separately, field‑installable) |
| Certifications | UKCA, CE, RoHS; sockets comply with BS1363 British electrical‑specifications |
1. UK SME compact office IT closets: London and regional business‑park rack environments; front‑panel switch accelerates routine server / network‑hardware replacement, baseline unit keeps project‑cost under control for non‑lightning‑prone downtown premises.
2. Education‑sector multi‑campus cabinet roll‑outs across Britain: School and college network racks; convenient one‑touch power isolation for IT‑maintenance teams, native BS1363 shuttered sockets help satisfy EICR inspection check‑lists.
3. Commercial CCTV & physical‑security monitoring racks: Retail‑chain and building‑security NVR cabinets, where regular hardware‑swap‑outs are required without full facility power‑shutdown.
4. Hong‑Kong BS1363‑compliant commercial equipment‑rooms: Office and hotel IT‑closet deployments under British‑derived socket‑specification requirements.
5. System‑integrator baseline tender cabinet‑projects: Bidding documents specify front‑panel switched BS1363 power distribution, allowing add‑on safety‑modules to be deployed selectively per‑site‑risk.
| Item | Details |
| Minimum Order | 1 unit |
| Custom Options | Custom‑length power‑cable, OEM logo silkscreen, pre‑fit selected hot‑swap auxiliary‑modules for bulk‑orders |
| Monthly Production Capacity | 300 units / month |
| Lead Time | 7‑15 working‑days for standard factory‑switched baseline unit |
| Packing | Standard export carton |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF, EXW |
Q: How should I choose VH‑4041 versus VH‑4040 and VH‑4046 British‑series PDUs?
A: Select VH‑4041 when you require factory‑built front‑panel master‑switch as baseline, while surge / metering functions will be added only for selected racks. VH‑4040 is un‑switched baseline unit without master toggle. VH‑4046 is factory‑SPD‑integrated variant built for high‑lightning‑risk locations. All three adopt BS1363 shuttered sockets and share unified hot‑swap‑module ecosystem.
Q: Does VH‑4041 come with surge‑protection or overload‑breaker pre‑installed?
A: No. Only illuminated master‑switch is factory‑pre‑fitted. SPD surge‑suppression and overload‑breakers are separate‑order hot‑swap accessories to be fitted where local project‑specifications demand such safety‑features.
Q: Are BS1363 shuttered sockets suitable for UK EICR periodic safety‑inspections?
A: Yes. Shutter‑mechanism complies with BS 7671 wiring‑regulations; UKCA‑related test‑documentation is provided to support EICR‑audit and tender‑submission workflows.
Q: Can this PDU mount reversed for rear‑feed British shallow‑depth cabinets?
A: Yes. Adjustable dual‑orientation brackets support reversed rear‑feed mounting, routing power‑cables rearwards to preserve front‑side airflow inside compact rack enclosures.
Q: Can I add metering and surge‑protection modules after rack‑installation?
A: Yes. Hot‑swap‑compatible auxiliary bays permit field‑retrofit of SPD, overload‑breaker and volt‑ampere‑meter modules without replacing main aluminium chassis housing.
Q: Is UKCA marking included and valid for Great‑Britain import‑and‑tender‑use?
A: Yes, unit carries formal UKCA marking; conformity‑declaration and batch‑test‑reports are supplied for customs‑clearance and British public‑sector tender‑qualification reviews.
