Multi-position input cord assembly for a power distribution unit

A method for assembling a power distribution unit, comprising:

• providing a housing comprising an opening therethrough;
• rotatably securing a rotational member within the housing;
• inserting one or more shims into the rotational member to reduce an effective width of the rotational member to accommodate a selected power cord diameter;
• and
• securing a power cord within the housing and coupling the power cord with the rotational member, wherein, when secured within the housing, the power input cord extends through the opening;
• and
• wherein the rotational member is configured to be rotatable into two or more different orientations relative to a longitudinal axis of the housing and thereby allow the power input cord to exit the housing at two or more different angles.

A power distribution apparatus connectable to one or more electrical loads in an electrical equipment rack, comprising:

• an elongate housing extending along a longitudinal axis, the housing comprising a power input cord opening in an end portion of the housing;
• a rotational member rotatably secured to the housing proximate the power input cord opening;
• one or more inserts coupled with the rotational member to accommodate a selected power input cord diameter;
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• a power input cord extending between a proximal input portion and a distal plug portion, the proximal input portion being received in the power input cord opening and secured to the rotational member, thereby allowing the proximal input portion to project away from the housing transversely at different positions relative to the longitudinal axis of the housing.