Eaton Metered Input Rack PDU
Remote monitoring capabilities provide access to your power data whenever you want it, wherever you are

Light-weight aluminum chassis

• Offers a 30 percent lighter-than-steel chassis, making each unit easier to install
• Lower shipping costs compared to competitive models made from steel
• Dissipates heat for better performance in high-density environments
• Offers better electrical conductivity for improved electrical grounding

Flexible mounting options

• Multiple form factors give you the flexibility to choose
  • 0U models are vertically mounted in the rear of your rack, providing the most amount of receptacles and not occupying your valuable rack space
  • 1U/2U models are horizontally mounted in the U space of your rack, providing a smaller footprint for those with less equipment to power
• Patented clip feet allow for multiple mounting methods
• Optional side mounting button locations allow ePDU G3 to be mounted at a 90-degree rotation, preventing interference with hot-swap fans and power supplies

Pre-installed, tool-less mounting buttons

• Mounting buttons come pre-installed to reduce installation time
• Double-sided buttons accommodate different variations of metal thickness

Low-profile form factor

The width of the ePDU G3 has been optimized for side mounting, resulting in zero interference into the rail space so you don’t block hotswap fans or power supplies. Some models feature low-profile circuit breakers to reduce interference when the ePDU G3 is mounted with outlets facing the rail (center of the rack).

Acquire more accurate and detailed data by measuring power at the outlet level

Gain energy analysis at a deeper level to make informed decisions and assist with effectively deploying equipment

Compare efficiency between manufacturers and understand what drives power usage so you can make intelligent decisions to reduce power consumption

Color-coded outlet sections

Color-coded outlet sections match a corresponding circuit breaker to easily identify which one feeds corresponding outlets and prevent unbalanced loading that would unnecessarily trip a breaker.

Integrated IEC outlet grips

Eaton’s patented IEC outlet grip secures plugs in place with a leveractuated grip that’s integrated into each outlet. Once the lever clicks into the grip position, the plug is secured from accidental disconnect due to bumps or vibrations without the need for special power cords. Use a cable tie to fully lock the plug in place.

Advanced LCD pixel display with hot-swap capability

0U models feature a hot-swap eNMC (ePDU Network Management and Control) module that can be replaced without the need to power down your rack. Increase uptime while enhancing serviceability and saving on unnecessary service calls. The menu-driven pixel display allows for easy setup and troubleshooting.

One percent billing grade accuracy

ePDU G3 provides one percent revenue-grade power monitoring for higher accuracy in department billing or colocation data centers. Effectively measure power usage to all outlets or individual outlets.

Daisy chain eight units from one IP address

Eaton’s new patented daisy-chain capability allows up to eight ePDUs to share the same network connection and IP address. Unlike competitive rack PDUs that require a dedicated IP address for best performance, Eaton technology provides a 87.5 percent reduction in network infrastructure costs.

Remote site management

• Manage ePDU G3s using a web browser or via SNMP integration into DCIM or monitoring software,like Eaton’s Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) or Visual Power Manager (VPM)
• Simplify management by using the daisy-chain capability to manage up to eight ePDU G3s with a single IP address
• Avoid costly site visits by remotely rebooting and monitoring the site, allowing more time to manage other critical tasks

Outlet switching

• Remotely control devices by powering on or off individual outlets
• Save time and operating costs by rebooting machines from your control center, avoiding costly site visits

Turn off unused outlets

• Secure and protect your environment by easily turning off unused outlets
• Avoid overloading your system from others plugging in unauthorized devices

Grouped reboot for A and B feed

When connecting multiple source input servers to an A and B feed power source, the daisy-chain capability allows you to group power supplies across the rack PDU. As a result, all power supplies are controlled with a single action, which saves time rebooting servers with two to six power supplies.

Perform department and customer billing

Metering at the outlet level provides customer-level energy tracking and turns power billing into a revenue stream that considers actual usage. Similarly, you can measure power usage per application and assign it to specific departments for budgeting purposes or to justify costs.

Eaton network-connected ePDUs allow you to view and manage your equipment remotely instead of being physically present in your server room or data center. For smaller environments, you can utilize the built-in web server and email alert capability to connect using a standard web browser.

For a more sophisticated approach, Eaton PDUs integrate smoothly with Eaton’s Intelligent Power Manager (IPM), Visual Power Manager (VPM) and Visual Capacity Optimization Manager (VCOM) software platforms, giving you the tools needed to monitor and manage the power in your physical or virtual environment.

IPM is optimized to help automate your virtual environment to ensure system uptime and is fully compatible with the industry’s leading virtualization platforms, including VMware, Microsoft and Citrix.

VPM, ideal for large rack PDU installations and large distributed power infrastructures, is a robust monitoring tool that displays a live data center map view for a visual, up-to-the-minute health status and delivers intelligent reports, keeping you completely informed of the status of your environment.

VCOM builds on the feature set of VPM and combines data monitoring and management for a complete and centralized DCIM software solution to manage asset data including facility, IT and security.