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Power distribution units for server racks

Eaton's rackmount PDU offering provides you with the power density and flexibility you require regardles of whether you're looking for PDUs for server racks or switching environments. From basic to advanced, switched PDUs, Eaton as rackmount PDUs for everything from small network closets to the world's most sophisticated data centers.
Eaton’s ePDU G4 technology, featured in all of their server rack mounted power distribution units (PDUs), provides best-in-class power distribution with a full line of High Density (HD) Managed and Metered Outlet PDUs and standard platform PDUs including Managed PDUsMetered Input PDUs,  Basic PDUs and Universal Input PDUs (UPDU). Each of these rack PDU types offers a variety of capabilities to fulfill the needs of your IT environment. Eaton PDUs for server racks are ready to be deployed in any application, from small/medium business network closets to enterprise data centers. 

Standard Platform

Providing reliable and cost effective power distribution, the Basic PDU offers IEC outlet grips, tool-less installation in server racks, color-coded outlet sections and a high operating temperature.
With all the features of the Basic PDU, the Metered Input PDU provides the ability to reduce infrastructure costs by daisy-chaining up to eight PDUs under a single IP address. The Metered Input PDU simplifies load balancing and helps prevent overloads.
Also known as switched PDUs, Eaton’s Managed PDUs offer the same power quality measurement and monitoring capabilities as the Metered Outlet PDU with additional controls built in. Gain control at the outlet level with remote on/off switching and group reboot for A and B feeds.
With its universal input, dynamic C39 outlets and global approval, Eaton’s universal input rack PDU (UPDU) is a single solution equipped to meet the most diverse data center rack power needs.

High Density Platform

Eaton's High Density (HD) Metered Outlet PDU has everything you have come to expect from rackmount PDUs with the added bonus of configurability. HD Metered Outlet PDUs provide outlet level, branch level and overall input metering for energy consumption.
Eaton's High Density (HD) Managed PDU has everything you have come to expect from rackmount PDUs with the added bonus of configurability. HD Managed PDUs provide all the capabilities of the metered outlet option with additional outlet level switching functionality.

Simplify installation with a rack PDU

Flexible installation options ease the box-to-rack experience allowing for quick and simple setup, no tools or electricians required.
  Standard Platform  High Density Platform
Features Basic Metered Input Managed Metered Outlet Managed
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Low-profile form factor provides zero interference into the rail space check mark
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Pre-installation, tool-less mounting buttons check mark
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Flexible mounting options allows you to choose your preferred mounting method between 0U or 1U/2U check mark
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Enhance operation with a rackmount PDU

Designed with real-world applications in mind, G4 PDUs include features that allow you to maintain continious uptime, gain operational stability and monitor your environment, all while reducing costs and improving performance.
  Standard Platform  High Density Platform
Features Basic Metered Input Managed Metered Outlet Managed
Three-year advanced placement warranty checkmark checkmark
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Integrated IEC outlet grips prevent accidental disconnects checkmark
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High 140°F (60°C) operating temperature reduces cooling costs while maintaining full functionality checkmark
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Color-coded outlet sections simplify load balancing checkmark
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Color-coded alternating phase outlets simplify load balancing       checkmark checkmark
Advanced LCD pixel display allows for easy IP setup and troubleshooting checkmark
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Hot-swappable meter eliminates power disruption to your IT equipment when removing the meter   checkmark
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Daisy chain up to eight units under a single IP address, reducing infrastructure costs by 87.5%   checkmark
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Monitor power consumption with one percent billing-grade accuracy   checkmark
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Phase and section metering to balance loads and prevent overloads   checkmark
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Measure power consumption at the outlet level     checkmark
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Measure Level 3 power usage effectiveness (PUE) to optimize data center performance and efficiency     checkmark
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Maximize control with a rack PDU from Eaton 

Advanced management capabilities allow you to take control of your IT environment from a granular level, giving you confidence in the performance of your equipment and the freedom to focus on more critical tasks.
  Standard Platform  High Density Platform
Features Basic Metered Input Managed Metered Outlet Managed
Switched PDU: Outlet switching to remotely turn individual outlets on or off     checkmark checkmark
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Remote site management saves time from on-site visits   checkmark checkmark checkmark
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Group reboot for A and B feed saves time by controlling grouped power supplies     checkmark checkmark
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Configure your units

Take power distribution to the next level with PDUs for server racks that are designed by you with your data center in mind. 

  Standard Platform  High Density Platform
Features Basic Metered Input Managed Metered Outlet Managed
Alternating outlet phases make it easier to visually identify load balancing issues and reduce cord clutter       checkmark checkmark
Multiple chassis color options to easily identify A and B feed       checkmark checkmark
Up to 54 outlets in 42U, or less depending on server rack size, delivers all the power distribution required for your IT application       checkmark checkmark
Eaton C39 universal input outlet (accepts C14 and C20 inputs)       checkmark checkmark

Find the right rack PDU for your IT needs

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