DeskPi RackMate DC PDU Lite 7-CH 0.5U (DP-0042)

SKUDP-0042

Form Factor0.5U · 10-Inch Rack Mount

Input VoltageDC 0V – 24V Wide Range

Output Channels7 Independent (3A per channel, 8A total)

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Description

The DeskPi DC PDU Lite 7-CH (DP-0042) is a 0.5U rack-mount DC Power Distribution Unit for 10-inch server cabinets. It accepts a single DC input (no minimum voltage, up to 24V) and distributes it across seven independently-switched output channels, eliminating the need for multiple wall adapters in a homelab rack.

Key Features

• 0.5U Ultra-Compact: Frees vertical space in 10-inch racks.
• Wide Voltage Input: DC 0V to 24V — works with 5V, 9V, 12V, or 19V homelab supplies.
• 8A Total Current: Up to 3A per channel across 7 channels.
• Dual Front/Rear Output Jacks: Each channel exposes both front and rear DC barrel jacks sharing the 3A budget.
• Self-Recovering Overcurrent Protection: Automatic fuse break above 5A per channel, resets after ~4 seconds.
• Independent Toggle Switches: Front mechanical switches provide physical per-channel power cutoffs.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Model SKU	DP-0042
Form Factor	10-Inch Rack Mount (0.5U Height) or Desktop Placement
Input Voltage Range	DC 0V to 24V
Total Input Current	Up to 8A Max
Channels	7 Independent Channels
Channel Max Current	3A per channel (shared front/rear)
Fuse Trip Threshold	> 5A Overcurrent
Automatic Reset Time	Approximately 4 seconds
Overall Dimensions	250 × 64 × 21 mm (9.84 × 2.52 × 0.83 in)
Cabinet Compatibility	DeskPi RackMate T0, RackMate T1, and universal 10" racks

Gallery

PDU with 7-channel DC splitter cable set

Dimensions: 250 × 64 × 21 mm with DC plug detail

Installed in a RackMate T1 powering switch and SBC nodes

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Electrical Safety

• Total current across all 7 channels must not exceed the 8A main input rating.
• Output voltage equals input voltage. Do not connect 5V SBCs to a 12V or 24V supply.

Compatible Rack Models

Rack Model	SKU	Documentation
DeskPi RackMate T0	DP-0047	10-inch 4U Open-Frame Rack
DeskPi RackMate T1	DP-0022	10-inch 8U Server Cabinet

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