https://community.hpe.com/t5/servers-general/commando-plug/m-p/4012429#M4120 'Commando' normally refers to the IEC309 plug and socket standard which is available in a range of ratings and for single phase or three phase power.<BR /><BR />Certainly most rackable power distribution units can be configured to draw power from a commando socket. Nearly all HPs own PDUs have a IEC320 C19 input socket, so to connect that to a commando socket you would need something like E7808A (for a 16A rated PDU). Have a look at the available specs here:<BR /><BR /><A href="ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/ProLiantstorage/power-protection/power-cord-option-kits.pdf" target="_blank">ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/ProLiantstorage/power-protection/power-cord-option-kits.pdf</A><BR /><BR />This catalog here is a nice guide to commando plugs and sockets too:<BR /><BR /><A href="http://library.abb.com/GLOBAL/SCOT/SCOT296.nsf/VerityDisplay/12B61B88C2F36C37C1256FFF0077B723/$File/2CMC700001C0201_A_en_Short_Form_Catalogue_29004.pdf" target="_blank">http://library.abb.com/GLOBAL/SCOT/SCOT296.nsf/VerityDisplay/12B61B88C2F36C37C1256FFF0077B723/$File/2CMC700001C0201_A_en_Short_Form_Catalogue_29004.pdf</A><BR /><BR /><BR />WARNING!! This stuff is dangerous if you don't know what you're doing with it. My advice is if you're not sure, consult a qualified electrician.<BR /><BR />HTH<BR /><BR />Duncan Mon, 04 Jun 2007 06:34:42 GMT Duncan Edmonstone 2007-06-04T06:34:42Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/servers-general/commando-plug/m-p/4012428#M4119 Hi all.<BR />I need to ask is any of you did even know about this commando plug?<BR />We are using 13A normal plug to support our rack server but will rennovate the data centre and plan to use this so called commando plug.<BR />Is the rack power supply and port can support this?<BR /><BR />Pls advice Mon, 04 Jun 2007 06:16:28 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/servers-general/commando-plug/m-p/4012428#M4119 Fauziah Mahdan 2007-06-04T06:16:28Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/servers-general/commando-plug/m-p/4012429#M4120 'Commando' normally refers to the IEC309 plug and socket standard which is available in a range of ratings and for single phase or three phase power.<BR /><BR />Certainly most rackable power distribution units can be configured to draw power from a commando socket. Nearly all HPs own PDUs have a IEC320 C19 input socket, so to connect that to a commando socket you would need something like E7808A (for a 16A rated PDU). Have a look at the available specs here:<BR /><BR /><A href="ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/ProLiantstorage/power-protection/power-cord-option-kits.pdf" target="_blank">ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/ProLiantstorage/power-protection/power-cord-option-kits.pdf</A><BR /><BR />This catalog here is a nice guide to commando plugs and sockets too:<BR /><BR /><A href="http://library.abb.com/GLOBAL/SCOT/SCOT296.nsf/VerityDisplay/12B61B88C2F36C37C1256FFF0077B723/$File/2CMC700001C0201_A_en_Short_Form_Catalogue_29004.pdf" target="_blank">http://library.abb.com/GLOBAL/SCOT/SCOT296.nsf/VerityDisplay/12B61B88C2F36C37C1256FFF0077B723/$File/2CMC700001C0201_A_en_Short_Form_Catalogue_29004.pdf</A><BR /><BR /><BR />WARNING!! This stuff is dangerous if you don't know what you're doing with it. My advice is if you're not sure, consult a qualified electrician.<BR /><BR />HTH<BR /><BR />Duncan Mon, 04 Jun 2007 06:34:42 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/servers-general/commando-plug/m-p/4012429#M4120 Duncan Edmonstone 2007-06-04T06:34:42Z