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What is C13 cable?
IEC C14 to C13 cords are the most popular type of power cord used to power equipment in a data center server rack. Sometimes referred to as Jumper Cords, C14 to C13 cords are used to connect server and network equipment power supplies to a PDU or power strip.
Is there a difference in power cords?
There is more than one standard being used in the world. A different country may use different power cord types, different plugs and connectors, especially the plug types.
Are all PC power cables the same?
Power cords for desktop computers are the same. There are regional differences due to the configuration of the plugs around the world, but that is it. If you have one that works in your area of the world on one desktop, it can be freely moved to any other desktop.
Are thicker power cables better?
On the odd occasion, perhaps a more expensive cable might be less susceptible to noise and if one is using extremely thin cables, a thicker one might reduce a bottleneck with power-hungry devices.
Can you use any AC power cord?
As long as the voltage is the same on the adapter and on the device (also, I have 9V DC and 9V AC adapters, do not mix these up) and be sure the current required is less than the amount that the adapter can source otherwise you risk overloading the power supply.
Does C13 plug into C14?
The mating connector for the C13 socket is the C14 plug, which is often mounted into a recessed panel or chassis on computer power supplies or power transformers.
What is a kettle lead?
A kettle lead is known as a UK mains lead, an IEC cable or a power lead. Some people call it a kettle lead as it is pretty much the same cable used to power an electric kettle!
Does C13 fit C14?
C13 power cord consists of a supple cable, a female C13 connector at one end and a male C14 appliance inlet at the other end. In this way, the combined unit of C13 power cord is shown as C13 to C14….C13 vs C15 Power Cord: What’s the Difference?
| Connector Type | C13 | C15 |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance Inlet Type | C14 | C16 |
| Temperature Rating | 70℃ | 120℃ |