CyberPower Power Distribution Unit

The CyberPower MBP20A6 is a 1U maintenance-bypass PDU for rack equipment that lets data-center and server-room operators switch connected devices between UPS and utility power during UPS maintenance, with six NEMA 5-20R outlets and 100–120V, 20A capacity.

Recommended For

• IT staff maintaining a small server rack who need to switch connected equipment from UPS output to utility power for UPS servicing, battery replacement, or installation without shutting the equipment down.
• Rack administrators who need a 1U, six-outlet bypass PDU to connect 120V equipment to both a UPS output and utility power.
• Technicians installing or replacing a compatible UPS who want connected equipment to keep operating while the PDU is switched to utility bypass.
• Users with a tower-style UPS who want to use the included mounting hardware to attach the bypass PDU to the UPS rather than install it in a rack.

Real-World Use Scenarios

• When a rack-mounted UPS needs repair or replacement, an IT technician can switch connected servers and network equipment to utility power, then work on the UPS without shutting those devices down, provided utility power remains available.
• During planned UPS battery service, staff can use the manual bypass to keep connected equipment powered from utility while the UPS is taken out of service; that equipment is not receiving UPS battery backup while bypassed.
• When installing a replacement UPS in a server rack, an administrator can route the connected load through utility power during the changeover, then return the switch to Normal to restore UPS-supplied power.
• In a small server or network rack, a team can connect rack equipment to the bypass PDU so it normally receives UPS output and can be switched to utility for scheduled UPS work, reducing the need to power down the connected load for that maintenance.

Spec Summary