Eaton enclosure power distribution unit set

Eaton Corporation has available a set of enclosure power distribution units (ePDUs) that provide intelligent power distribution to optimise available power in a data centre and control the total cost of ownership. The set consists of enhanced Managed ePDUs as well as Switched and Advanced Monitored ePDUs.

The Advanced Monitored ePDUs have accurate kilowatt-hour monitoring and the Switched ePDU enables remote shut-off and restart of data centre equipment.

The ePDUs allow users to track and monitor power down to the server level including volt, ampere, watt and kilowatt-hour measurements.

By monitoring down to the individual server with 1% accuracy (over 2 A), the units are said to provide control over individual outlets. The units also allow switching and sequencing of outlets and outlet groups. The outlet number identifications are colour coded to match the outlet section to the appropriate circuit breaker.

An optional environmental monitoring probe is available to track temperature, humidity and contact closure at the rack level. Temperature monitoring can be used to identify hot spots and reduce cooling costs. Each model also has an advance pixel LCD that provides local readings for phase balancing and loading. The display allows for multiple lines of text to view outlet information and configuration through the menu interface.

The units are fully integrated into the company’s Intelligent Power Manager monitoring software, so that the user can monitor and trend down to the individual outlet from a single interface and can view the whole data centre.