Rack PDU Feature Options
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Alternating Branch Technology |
Helps with clean cable management to improve airflow and ease three-phase load balancing. |
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Alternating Phase Technology |
Evenly distributes multiple phases of power to each outlet for simplified load balancing, reduced cord lengths, and better airflow. |
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Auto-Flip Display |
Auto-flip display ensures you have the right components in the right visual orientation no matter the PDU's mounting position. |
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Branch Circuit Protection |
This PDU meets the UL and IEC 62368-1 requirement for branch circuit protection through UL489 rated magnetic-hydraulic circuit breakers or UL 248 fuses. |
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Branch Current Monitoring |
Monitors current at each breaker branch and provides SNMP-based alerts and emails on high usage that risks a tripped circuit. |
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Color-Coded Options |
Select from six colors to designate PDU circuits in the data center — black, white, red, green, blue, and yellow. |
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Dual Network Connections |
A modern Gigabit Ethernet port, backed up by a second network connection port, ensures monitoring reliability and allows insights to be shared. |
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Environmental Monitoring |
Support daisy chained DX2-series SmartSensors, each with the ability to send SNMP-based alerts and email notifications. |
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Flexible Mounting |
Includes standard button mounts along with provisions for custom mounting brackets. |
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HDOT Cx® Outlets |
The Cx is the future-ready UL tested hybrid of a C13 and C19 outlet accommodating both C14 and C20 plugs. |
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HDOT® (High Density Outlet Technology) |
The highest outlet density available in a network-connected PDU meets IEC C13 and C19 specifications, plus high native retention and UL94V-0 flame rating. |
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High Retention Locking Outlets |
PRO2 receptacles have high retention and are compatible with P-Lock type power cords. |
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High-Temperature Rating |
This product has been tested and approved for safe and reliable operation in 60°C (140°F) environments. |
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Hot Swappable Controller |
Offers industrial-grade reliability, user-configurable firmware, disaster recovery support, and hot-swappable capability for maintenance or replacement without powering down connected equipment. |
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Input Current Monitoring |
Easy-to-read LEDs display current per phase to help prevent overloads & simplify 3-phase load balancing in high-density cabinets. |
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Interoperability |
Intelligent PDUs provide an open API that interoperates with third-party software such as DCIM or BMS. |
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IP Access, Security & Communications |
Web, SSH, Telnet, SNMPv2c & v3, RS-232 serial, 10/100/1000 Base T-Ethernet, LDAP(S), TACACS+, RADIUS, DHCP, and SMTP/email. |
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Linking & Cascading |
Linking allows access via a single primary PDU and up to 7 linked PDUs through a single IP address for more efficient power management. |
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Multi-Color LCD |
An easy-to-read display provides a local indication of power usage, alerts, and alarms. |
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Network Monitoring |
Gain access to valuable data through connections including HTTP(S), SSH, Telnet, SNMP, (S)FTP, SMTP, Syslog, LDAP(S), RS-232 serial, and more. |
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Outlet Control |
Cycle power to individual outlets or groups of outlets to reboot servers or power off unused receptacles. |
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PIPS® (Per Inlet Power Sensing) |
Monitors Current Load (A), Voltage (V), Power (W), Apparent Power (VA), Crest Factor, Power Factor, & Energy per inlet. |
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POPS® (Per Outlet Power Sensing) |
Monitors Current Load (A), Voltage (V), Power (W), Apparent Power (VA), Crest Factor, Power Factor, and Energy per outlet. |
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RamLock Locking Outlets |
A mechanical locking mechanism built to secure the broadest range of C14 and C20 plugs in place. |
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R/G/B LED Outlet Indicators |
R/G/B LEDs identify an outlet's on/off state, if it's above/below a certain power threshold, or if it's in suspect of a power measurement irregularity. |
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Star Multi-Linking |
PRO2 provides the ability to link up to four power circuits using one IP address. Primary Expansion PDU provides backup power to the network card. |
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Temperature/Humidity Monitoring |
Primary and Expansion (select products) units each support two external 10' (3m) Temperature/Humidity probes. Receive SNMP-based alerts and email notifications. |
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USB Mass Configuration |
A quick and easy solution for PDU configuration and setup. |
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