Why Your Cable Won’t Fit: Understanding the “Notch” in C15 High-Temp Cords
The “Notch” That Matters: The Ultimate Guide to IEC C13 vs. C15 Power Cords Imagine this scenario: You’ve just invested in a high-performance Cisco Catalyst switch or a new rack-mounted server for your office data centre. You unbox the hardware, slide it into the rack, and reach for a standard power cable to plug it into your PDU. But it doesn't fit. You try to push it in, but something is blocking it. You look closely at the power inlet on your device and notice a small plastic pin or a "notch" at the bottom. You look at your cable, and it’s smooth. Welcome to the world of IEC C15 "Hot Condition" connectors . In the world of IT networking and high-performance hardware, not all power cables are created equal. Using the wrong cable isn't just a matter of "it won't fit"—it’s a matter of fire safety, thermal management, and protecting your expensive equipment. At FEDUS , India’s No. 1 D2C brand for network and IT hardware, we believe in em...