WattBox WB-100-VPS-6 Vertical Rack Power Strip 6-Outlets

Clean Power Distribution for Small Racks and Cabinets

The WattBox WB-100-VPS-6 is a 6-outlet vertical rack power strip made for AV racks, network cabinets, structured wiring areas, and small equipment closets where clean outlet placement matters.

Instead of taking up front rack space or using a loose power strip on the floor, this model can mount vertically or horizontally to help keep power connections organized and easier to reach.

Best Use Cases

• AV racks: Good for receivers, streamers, control devices, media players, and small rack accessories.
• Network cabinets: Useful for modems, routers, switches, hubs, and other low to mid-draw network devices.
• Structured wiring areas: Helps keep power cleaner inside or near a wiring enclosure.
• Small equipment closets: A practical option when you need several outlets in one neat location.
• Bulky power adapters: Rotated outlets help reduce blocked outlet space from larger plugs and wall adapters.

Who Should Buy This?

This is a good choice if you need simple rack power distribution and want a cleaner way to plug in several AV, network, or low-voltage support devices. It makes sense when the goal is outlet access, cable organization, and space-saving mounting.

It is especially useful when you have a compact rack or cabinet and do not want a standard power strip lying loose, hanging awkwardly, or blocking other equipment.

Who Should Not Buy This?

This is not the right product if you need surge protection, power conditioning, battery backup, voltage regulation, remote reboot, or OvrC monitoring. This is a power strip for distribution, not a UPS, surge protector, or smart power conditioner.

If the connected devices are expensive, sensitive, or critical to your system, consider pairing this type of power distribution with a WattBox surge protector, power conditioner, or UPS backup solution.

It is also not intended for appliances, heaters, laser printers, power tools, or other high-draw equipment. Keep the total connected load within the power strip and circuit rating.

Compatibility Notes

• Outlet count: Includes 6 AC outlets.
• Mounting style: Vertical rack power strip design for clean side or rear rack placement.
• Outlet layout: Rotated outlets help accommodate larger plugs and power adapters.
• Housing: Aluminum housing for a durable rack or cabinet installation.
• Power cord: Includes a 6-foot power cord.
• Rating: 15A power strip rating.
• Mounting options: Supports rack mounting or wall mounting with the included mounting hardware.
• Surge protection: This product does not provide surge protection.
• Noise filtration: This product does not provide noise filtration.
• Battery backup: This product does not provide UPS runtime during a power outage.
• Indoor use: Intended for indoor use only in dry locations.

Installation Considerations

Before ordering, count the devices you need to plug in and check whether 6 outlets are enough. This model is best for small racks, cabinets, and equipment areas where a few devices need clean power distribution.

Plan the outlet layout before mounting. If you have bulky power adapters, place them where they will not block other outlets or interfere with cable routing.

Install the power strip directly into a properly grounded outlet. Do not use it with extension cords, non-grounded adapters, or overloaded circuits.

Why Vertical Rack Power Helps

A rack can get messy quickly when every device has a power cable or wall adapter. A vertical rack power strip helps move power connections to the side or rear of the rack, which can free up space and make the setup easier to service.

For small AV and network setups, clean power distribution can make troubleshooting easier because devices are grouped in one predictable place instead of plugged into random outlets around the room.

Good Products to Pair With This Power Strip

• Rack-Mount Power Strips & PDU to compare other rack power distribution options.
• WattBox Power Solutions for related WattBox power products.
• Power Management Solutions for surge protection, UPS backup, and power planning.
• Surge Protectors & Smart Power Strips if you need surge protection for connected devices.
• UPS Battery Backup if your router, switch, NVR, or AV gear needs to stay powered during outages.
• Network Switches if this power strip is supporting a network cabinet.
• CAT5e / CAT6 Cables for cleaner network wiring in racks and cabinets.

Need Help Planning Rack Power?

If you are not sure whether you need a simple power strip, a surge protector, a power conditioner, or a UPS, send us the list of devices in your rack or cabinet. We can help you decide what needs basic power distribution, what needs surge protection, and what should stay on battery backup.

What is the WattBox WB-100-VPS-6 used for?

It is used to provide simple power distribution for AV racks, network cabinets, structured wiring areas, and small equipment closets.

Is this a surge protector?

No. This product does not provide surge protection. It is mainly for power distribution and cleaner rack outlet placement.

Does it provide noise filtration?

No. This model does not provide noise filtration. If you need noise filtration or power conditioning, choose a WattBox power conditioner instead.

Is this a UPS battery backup?

No. This is not a UPS. It will not keep devices running during a power outage.

How many outlets does it have?

It includes 6 AC outlets for connected AV, network, or rack equipment.

Why are the outlets rotated?

The rotated outlet layout helps make room for larger plugs and bulky power adapters, reducing the chance that one adapter blocks nearby outlets.

Can it mount in a rack?

Yes. It is designed for vertical rack mounting and can also be wall mounted when installed with the correct hardware.

Can I use it for a router, switch, or NVR?

Yes, it can distribute power to devices such as a router, switch, NVR, modem, streamer, or control device, as long as the total connected load stays within the rating.

Can I use it outdoors?

No. This product is intended for indoor use only and should not be installed near water or moisture.

Can I plug appliances, heaters, or laser printers into it?

No. Avoid appliances, heaters, laser printers, power tools, and other high-draw devices. This product is intended for AV, network, and rack electronics.

When should I choose a WattBox surge protector instead?

Choose a WattBox surge protector if you need protection from power surges. This model only provides outlet distribution, not surge protection.

When should I choose a UPS instead?

Choose a UPS if your devices need to stay powered during outages, such as a modem, router, switch, NVR, or critical network device.

What should I check before ordering?

Check the number of devices, total power load, rack or wall mounting location, outlet spacing needs, cord routing, and whether you also need surge protection or battery backup.