Written 22 Aug 2026. Specs from the maker pages linked below. Prices from those stores. I haven't used these.
A metal rack power strip that is not a fire hazard
The closet failure mode is a $12 no-name strip under a UPS. Buy a UL-listed all-metal 15 A 1U strip with a switch cover, and plug it into the UPS.
Skip $400 ATS PDUs until you have two power sources. Hang it on the 12U 2-post. The UPS note is here.
What to buy
| Strip | What it is | Street, 22 Aug 2026 | Buy if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton / Tripp Lite RS-1215 | 12-outlet 1U, 15 A, 15 ft 5-15P, 6 front / 6 rear, metal, UL/cUL, switch cover, 15 A breaker, lock cover, lifetime warranty. UPC 037332011534. ASIN B0000513OF. Alternate listing ASIN B00589N59Q. | Alternate listing showed $104.66. Recheck live. | Default closet strip. Plug this into the UPS, not the wall under the UPS. |
| RS-1215-RA | Right-angle sibling. ASIN B00006B834. | Listing live. No clean street this pass. | The 15 ft cord needs a right-angle plug. |
Skip
Skip no-name 15 A strips without UL. Skip plastic $12 strips under a UPS. Skip Tripp Lite PDUMH15AT ATS (ASIN B000MNBWW0, $435.65) for a first closet: that is a dual-feed product, not a strip.
Sources
Amazon RS-1215. Eaton RS-1215 spec (UL listed, 15 A breaker, lock cover). Amazon alternate RS-1215 listing ($104.66 on capture). Amazon ATS price on ASIN B000MNBWW0 as the skip.