[Discuss] Server Room Power

[Chuck Anderson]

On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 09:08:05AM -0400, Jerry Feldman wrote:
>> We are running 2 208VAC circuits. We have 7 old Intel Whitebox systems  
...
> (http://goo.gl/L3GpJ). I preferred the 5-20R because all of my systems  
> can plug directly into it without me having to add additional cables.

5-20R are not spec'ed for use at 208V.  It is against electrical code
to use them on 208V circuits.  That is why PDUs often have IEC
60320-C19 outlets and C20 inlets on them--they are universal for use
with 120/200/208/230/240V circuits, depending on the input cord
selection.