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Black 8 ft power cord with C19 and L6-30P connectors

APC

APC AP9896 8 ft Computer Power Cord C19 L6-30P 208V 16A

SKU CH-PC2R-TJ2ZQ MPN AP9896

Connects equipment with a C19 inlet to a NEMA L6-30P 208 V 16 A supply over 8 ft

  • Connector count2
  • Product typeOthers
  • Product colorBlack
  • Overall length8 ft (2.44 m)
  • DetailsPlug/Connector Type: 1 x IEC 320-C19 / NEMA L6-30P
  • 8 ft length gives flexible rack placement
  • IEC C19 to NEMA L6-30P connects high-density servers to PDUs
  • 16 A 208 V rating supports demanding power loads
  • Black jacket resists wear in dense cabinet environments
  • Two connectors enable direct equipment-to-source hookup

Power cord for rack equipment

The APC AP9896 is an eight-foot power cord built for 208 V circuits. It carries a 16 A rating and terminates in an IEC 320-C19 connector on one end and a NEMA L6-30P plug on the other. The black cable suits server and networking hardware that requires a locking 30 A inlet.

Build integration and clearance

The cord connects directly to a PDU or wall outlet with an L6-30 receptacle, freeing the equipment side for a standard C19 inlet. Its fixed length determines rack-to-source reach, so installers must verify the distance before deployment. No adapter is included, and the two-connector design leaves no spare ends for daisy-chaining.

Sustained-load behaviour

Rated for continuous 16 A operation at 208 V, the conductors are sized to handle steady current without overheating. The locking NEMA plug resists vibration-induced disconnection during long-run operation. First listed by the manufacturer in 2016, the design targets stable delivery in constant-duty environments.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAPC
Model nameAP9896
Product typeOthers
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Size & build
Overall length8 ft (2.44 m)
Shipping weight1.00 kg
Package size298 × 102 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

How much current can the 16 A rated cord handle before it becomes the limiting factor under continuous load?

The cord is rated for 16 A at 208 V, so sustained draws above 16 A will exceed its specification.

Does the black 8 ft cable run hot or make any noise when powering equipment all day?

A passive power cord has no moving parts and generates no audible noise; it will warm slightly at full 16 A load but stays within its temperature rating.

What inlet must my server or PDU already have to accept the IEC 320-C19 connector on this cord?

The equipment side requires a matching IEC 320-C19 inlet rated for at least 16 A at 208 V.

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