Agility

Flexible PDU Mounting - With pre-installed mounting pegs, NetShelter Rack PDU Advanced can be quickly installed in the toolless mounting holes of the rear accessory channel in a NetShelter SX and many 3rd party cabinets. Mounting pegs can be repositioned to the side of the PDU to rotate the orientation of the outlets 90 degrees and face the back of the cabinet for better clearance from device chassis or mounting rails.
Network Cascading - Connect and manage up to 32 PDUs from a single IP address to simplify and speed PDU deployment while reducing networking costs associated with having a dedicated network connection for each PDU.
Wide Offer Breadth - Metered, Switched, and Metered-by-Outlet with Switching functionality are available across all power configurations ranging from 5kW up to 34.6kW to meet the need for most deployments.
4-in-1 Combination Outlets - Offering unparalleled flexibility, 4-in-1 combination outlets which can be used as either C13 or C19 enable a single PDU outlet layout to support various rack layouts and configurations. In addition, the same 4-in-1 combination outlets also serve as high temperature C15 and C21 outlets for devices with C16 and C22 power cords. With 4-in-1 combination outlets redeployment of a PDU with new rack layout or configuration is easy and straightforward, often preventing the need to remove and discard a PDU upon IT refresh.
Dual Rated - For data center deployments across multiple regions, select models are both UL and CE rated providing one PDU that can be used globally to simplify and standardize deployment.
US Based Manufacturing - US based manufacturing enables better product availability and ability to offer configure-to-order (CTO) products (optional and subject to pricing and leadtimes) including different cord lengths, plug types, and PDU chassis color.

Availability

Alternating Phase - NetShelter Rack PDU Advanced incorporates an alternating phase design on 3 phase models whereby each of the 3 phases are organized into small outlet groups which alternate from top to bottom of the PDU. This alternating phase layout facilitates better power cord management and more intuitive load balancing versus traditional PDU solutions where outlets are grouped by phase at the top, middle, and bottom of the PDU.
Circuit Breaker Monitoring - Allows total load across each circuit breaker to be monitored for potential overload and can be configured to provide notification in the event of a circuit breaker trip.
Environmental Sensor Support - Two environmental sensor ports allow for optional sensors (sold separately) to be connected. Sensors available within the NetSelter Rack PDU Advanced portfolio include temperature, temperature/humidity, temperature (3 sensors)/humidity, rope leak detection, and a door contact switch. Also available is an expansion hub to allow connection of up to three sensors providing the ability to manage six separate sensors from one rack PDU. Sensor availability expected late 2022.
Hydraulic Magnetic Circuit Breakers - Provide increased availability by maintaining trip current over a wide temperature range.
APC Locking Power Cord Compatible - Free up space and secure power cords between rack-mount PDUs and attached IT equipment with this easy-to-use cord retention method. Optional AP8700 power cords will fit into any standard IEC receptacle or power inlet; the "locking" feature is enabled when used with NetShelter Rack PDU Advanced to reduce the probability of accidental power cord disconnect.
Power Sharing - Rack PDUs cascaded together via the two ethernet ports on each PDU allow Network Management Cards (NMC) to continue functioning in the event of an AC power loss to a given PDU. Network communication is uninterrupted, attached sensors still operate, and alarm traps remain available.
Live Swap Network Management Card - The Network Management Card (NMC) can be replaced without powering down the PDU or connected devices to minimize downtime in the unlikely event of an NMC power event.
60ºC (140ºF) Operating Temperature - Rated and approved to operate up to 60C (140F) at full load, NetShelter Rack PDU Advanced ensures reliability and availability even in today's high density deployments.
Color Coded Outlets - To simplify deployment, outlets on the PDUs are color coded by breaker on 1 phase models and color coded and/or labeled by breaker and input phase on 3 phase models.

High Density

Maximum Outlet Density - All models include 40, 42, or 48 outlets to accommodate even the highest density of devices, allow for more installation flexibility, and provide room for growth within the PDUs power capacity limits.
Space Saving - With such high outlet counts and power capacity, NetShelter Advanced Rack PDUs are designed to maximize space with their single width form factor, often allowing for fewer PDUs to accommodate the same number of devices and power requirements.
High Power Capacity - Models now available to provide up to 34.6kW (derated to 80% capacity per National Electric Code (NEC) for North America) and up to 43.5kW for other countries to ensure support for most any density deployment and help minimize the number of PDUs needed to do so.

Manageability

1% Metering Accuracy - Providing the same level of accuracy as a utility company meter by adhering to IEC 62053-21 class 1, 1% metering accuracy provides peace of mind to use NetShelter Rack PDU Advanced to bill based on power usage. In addition, the higher level of accuracy ensures the most precise measures for capacity planning and threshold alarm monitoring.
Color LCD Display - NetShelter Rack PDU Advanced provides a rich color LCD display for local management and control at the rack.
Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity - Provides Gigabit ethernet to enhance and standardize network connectivity across all assets in the data center.
Dual Network Ports - A second ethernet port (10/100) is available to allow cascading to other PDUs, connect to a 2nd private network, or provide network redundancy.
Network Management Capabilities - Full-featured network management interfaces that provide standards-based management via Web and SNMP. Allows users to access, configure, and manage rack PDUs from remote locations to save valuable time.

NetShelter Rack PDU Advanced

Best in class intelligent rack power distribution (PDU) with up to 50% more power, twice as many outlets, and a 4-in-1 combination outlet design for fast, flexible deployment in modern data centers.