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Monoprice 140143 6ft Heavy Duty Locking Extension Cord

Secure Your High-Power Connections The Monoprice Heavy Duty Extension Cord provides a reliable and secure power connection for network servers, PDUs, UPSs, and other high-power devices. Its locking connectors ensure a tight fit, preventing accidental disconnections and maintaining a stable power ...

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Overview

Secure Your High-Power Connections

The Monoprice Heavy Duty Extension Cord provides a reliable and secure power connection for network servers, PDUs, UPSs, and other high-power devices. Its locking connectors ensure a tight fit, preventing accidental disconnections and maintaining a stable power supply.

Specifications:

  • Connectors: NEMA L5-30P (Male) to NEMA L5-30R (Female) - Locking
  • Cable Length: 6 Feet
  • Wire Gauge: 10 AWG
  • Amperage: 30A
  • Voltage: 125V
  • Cable Type: SJT
  • Color: Black

Key Features

Recommended for high-performance computers and network devices requiring higher voltage.

The NEMA L5-30P locking connector allows it to be securely plugged into the power outlet for important equipment.

Connect commercial equipment requiring high voltage, such as computers, servers, and monitors to a PDU or UPS in a data center.

Designed for high-density data environments.

Connect network servers and other peripherals that require heavier-gauge cabling with a PDU, UPS, or other AC power source with a NEMA L5-30R locking outlet.

Specifications

Brand
Monoprice
Model
140143 Heavy Duty Locking Extension Cord
Length
6ft
Connector Type
NEMA L5-30P locking connector
Application
High-performance computers, network devices, commercial equipment
Environment
High-density data environments, data centers
Compatibility
PDU, UPS, NEMA L5-30R locking outlet

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features a NEMA L5-30P locking connector, ensuring a secure and stable connection to power outlets for critical equipment
  • Designed for heavy-duty applications, recommending it for high-performance computers and network devices requiring higher voltage
  • Optimized for high-density data environments, making it suitable for server racks and data center installations
  • Provides a reliable connection to PDUs, UPS, or other AC power sources with a NEMA L5-30R locking outlet, preventing accidental disconnections
  • Offers a 6ft length, providing adequate reach for connecting equipment within racks or close proximity without excess cable clutter

👎 Cons

  • The specific voltage and amperage rating (e.g., 30A, 125V) is implied by NEMA L5-30P but not explicitly stated in the features, which may require verification
  • The locking connector, while beneficial for security, means it's not compatible with standard non-locking power outlets, limiting its versatility
  • Its heavy-duty design and focus on data centers make it less suitable or unnecessarily robust for typical home or office use
  • The cable length is fixed at 6ft, which might be too short for some configurations or too long for others, requiring precise planning
  • Details on cable gauge (e.g., 10AWG) are not provided, which is an important specification for heavy-duty power cords and current capacity

Frequently Asked Questions

The Monoprice 140143 extension cord is equipped with a NEMA L5-30P locking connector, designed for secure connections.
It is recommended for high-performance computers and network devices that require higher voltage, particularly in high-density data environments.
This heavy-duty locking extension cord has a length of 6 feet.
No, the NEMA L5-30P locking connector requires a compatible NEMA L5-30R locking outlet, commonly found on PDUs, UPS, or commercial power sources.
Yes, it is designed to connect commercial equipment requiring high voltage, such as servers and monitors, to appropriate power sources in data centers.