Metered Rack PDU Features & Benefits

Agility

• Single input power source
  Supply power from one branch whip to multiple pieces of equipment, conveniently powering rack-mount equipment. Saves time and money during installation by using one branch whip and standard connections.
• Wide range of input and output connections
  Product family includes a variety of input and output connections to distribute 120V, 208V, or 230V power to multiple outlets. Having a variety of inputs and outputs allow users to adapt to varying power requirements. APC offers units that bring up to 14.4kW using a single branch whip.
• Rack-Mountable
  Includes horizontal, vertical, and toolless-mount varieties. Puts power where it is needed most - in the racks near the equipment.

Marketing Features

• Load indicator LED
  Indicates overload and warning conditions based on the user-defined alarm thresholds. Alerts users of potential overloaded circuits.
• Alarm Thresholds
  Define alarm thresholds in order to avoid overloaded circuits. Network and visual alarms inform the user of possible problems.
• Wide range of input and output connections
  Product family includes a variety of input and output connections to distribute 120V, 208V, or 230V power to multiple outlets. Having a variety of inputs and outputs allow users to adapt to varying power requirements. APC offers units that bring up to 14.4kW using a single branch whip.
• Local and web-based monitoring
  Status available to customers both in the data center and remotely
• Local Current Monitoring Display
  The aggregate current draw per power distribution unit is displayed on the unit via a digital display. The local digital display helps installers avoid overloaded circuits by providing a visible warning when the current draw is close to the maximum amperage draw of the strip.

Availability

• Integrates with StruxureWare Data Center Expert
  An IT-ready, scalable access monitoring system that collects, organizes, and distributes critical alerts, surveillance video and key information, providing a unified view of complex physical infrastructure environments from anywhere on the network
• Flash Upgradeable
  Quickly and easily upgrade firmware via network download for future product enhancements. Eliminates the need to replace products already installed in the field when new features are released. (Note: Networked units only)
• Alarm Thresholds
  Define alarm thresholds in order to avoid overloaded circuits. Network and visual alarms inform the user of possible problems. (Note: Only available on units with the current monitoring capabilities. Please see SKU specifications for availability)
• Load indicator LED
  Indicates overload and warning conditions based on the user-defined alarm thresholds. Alerts users of potential overloaded circuits.
• Remote Management Capabilities
  Full-featured network management interfaces that provide standards-based management via Web, SNMP, and Telnet. Allows users to access, configure, and manage units from remote locations to save valuable time. Associated with this feature is the ability to quickly and easily upgrade the firmware via network download to installed units for future product enhancements.
• Local Current Monitoring Display
  The aggregate current draw per rack PDU is displayed on the unit via a digital display. The local digital display helps installers avoid overloaded circuits by providing a visible warning when the current draw is close to the maximum amperage draw of the strip. (Available on designated SKUs only)