In today’s data-driven world, the efficiency and reliability of your data center are paramount. Power Distribution Units (PDUs) within your server cabinets play a critical role in ensuring smooth operations. Panduit’s SmartZone™ Power Distribution Units (PDUs) are engineered to provide a robust and customizable solution for managing power in mission-critical data centers, offering an intelligent approach to power distribution and environmental monitoring. Combined with an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), Panduit PDUs create a comprehensive power management ecosystem for your valuable IT infrastructure.
Panduit SmartZone™ G5 PDUs are designed to go beyond basic power delivery. These intelligent units continuously monitor power consumption and environmental conditions within the data center, proactively identifying potential risks to your critical IT equipment. By keeping a watchful eye on electrical circuit overloads and physical environmental factors like temperature and humidity, SmartZone™ PDUs help prevent downtime and maintain optimal operating conditions.
Furthermore, these advanced PDUs enhance the physical security of your server cabinets. By monitoring access points, they provide an additional layer of protection against unauthorized access, safeguarding your systems and sensitive data. With industry-leading outlet densities and compact form factors, Panduit PDUs ensure your server cabinets operate at peak efficiency without compromising space or accessibility.
Basic Server Cabinet PDUs: Reliable and Cost-Effective Power
For organizations seeking dependable power distribution without advanced features, basic PDUs offer a cost-effective solution. These non-intelligent units are designed with a compact form factor, providing reliable power to server racks in a straightforward and efficient manner. Basic PDUs are ideal for deployments where fundamental power distribution is required without the need for remote monitoring or control.
Intelligent Server Cabinet PDUs (iPDUs): Advanced Power Management
Panduit SmartZone™ G5 Intelligent PDUs (iPDUs) represent the cutting edge of server cabinet power management. These iPDUs are engineered for best-in-class outlet density, optimized form factors, and exceptional reliability. Going beyond basic power distribution, SmartZone™ iPDUs deliver comprehensive and precise energy measurement data. This granular level of insight empowers data center managers to make informed decisions regarding power resource allocation and optimization.
By leveraging the data provided by intelligent PDUs, data center operators can:
- Optimize Capacity Planning: Accurately assess power capacity and plan for future growth, preventing over-provisioning or power shortages.
- Improve Uptime: Proactively identify and address potential power issues before they escalate into costly downtime events.
- Measure Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE): Gain critical insights into energy consumption to improve PUE and drive green data center initiatives.
- Reduce Energy Costs: Identify areas of energy waste and implement strategies to conserve power and lower operational expenses.
SmartZone™ G5 iPDU Families: Tailored Solutions for Every Need
The SmartZone™ G5 iPDU family offers a range of options to precisely match your data center requirements. Each series is designed with specific functionalities to address diverse power management needs:
- Monitored Input (MI) Series: Provides intelligent, aggregated input and branch power monitoring. This allows for quick identification of power anomalies and efficient reclamation of underutilized power capacity at the PDU level.
- Monitored Switched (MS) Series: Combines intelligent input and branch power monitoring with outlet-level switching capabilities. This enables remote power cycling of individual outlets or outlet groups, facilitating graceful power up/down sequences, equipment reboots, and restriction of unauthorized outlet usage.
- Monitored Per Outlet (MPO) Series: Offers granular power monitoring at both the input and outlet levels. This provides detailed insights into power consumption for each connected device, enabling highly precise energy management and billing.
- Monitored and Switched Per Outlet (MSPO) Series: Integrates comprehensive input and outlet level power monitoring with outlet-level switching. This provides the ultimate level of control and visibility, enabling both detailed power analysis and remote management of individual outlets for maximum efficiency and flexibility.
By choosing Panduit SmartZone™ Server Cabinet Pdus, you are investing in a future-proof power management solution that enhances data center efficiency, reliability, and security. Whether you require basic power distribution or advanced intelligent features, Panduit offers a comprehensive range of PDUs to optimize your data center operations and drive sustainable growth.
