Switched and metered PDU with threshold alerting

Department: Network/Energy Management, IT Security, Managed Services, AV technology
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Köln, 10.01.2017

Switched and metered dual-circuit PDU with threshold alarm

GUDE adds retreaded models to its portfolio of power distribution systems, designed in particular to optimize professional IT environments. The two 19-inch devices occupy one height unit in the control cabinet, where they help to increase the energy efficiency and reliability of existing network components. In addition to power distribution and measurement, Expert Power Control 8221-1 and 8226-1 have adequate performance features for monitoring and switching up to twelve connected loads. Furthermore, the dual-circuit PDUs allow event-based switching by defining threshold values for energy, temperature or humidity. They support Telnet, IPv6 addresses, SSL encryption and SNMPv3, thus meeting the latest security standards. The two integrated sensor ports enable real-time monitoring of temperature and humidity in the control cabinet. Thanks to the web interface, mobile device app and compatible network monitoring software (e.g. PRTG, Nagios or PowerIQ), local and remote access are easy to realize.

The three key features of Expert Power Control 8221-1 and 8226-1 include:

1. Switching

The two PDUs are powered via two IEC C20 power ports and have twelve IEC C13 load outlets on the rear panel. These power ports are each individually switchable via web interface, app, SNMP, serial port or the push button on the unit. To accommodate the increased power density of modern IT landscapes, a maximum switching capacity of up to 7500 W or 32 A can be achieved via the two separate supply lines.

2. Metering

The power ports are combined in two independent connection groups of six power ports each. Integrated energy meters allow input-side measurement per connection group (8221-1 and 8226-1) as well as output-side measurement per power port (8226-1). Thanks to precise measurement electronics, typical parameters such as current, voltage, phase angle, power factor, frequency, active, apparent and reactive power can be recorded for reliable consumption measurement and demand analysis.

3. Monitoring

Two sensor ports on the Expert Power Control 8221-1 and 8226-1 allow monitoring of ambient temperature and humidity using plug-and-play capable sensors. Real-time monitoring and premature overload and threshold alarms help prevent system critical conditions and downtime.

At a glance

• 2 x 6 switchable load outputs (IEC C13)
• Remote monitoring and switching of connected loads: event-based switching, remote start, programmable on/off sequences, automatic on-delay to limit inrush currents, pairwise switching
• Energy measurement: input side (8221-1 and 8226-1) and output side (8226-1)
• One easy-to-read LED display per connection group for displaying total current, IP address, sensor values and error messages
• Support of SNMPv3, SSL,Telnet and IPv6
• Location independent remote access via web interface and free app (Android, iOS)
• Integrated overvoltage protection prevents damage to the device and connected loads
• Low power consumption, max. 7 W
• Total switching capacity: up to 7500 W
• Developed and produced in Germany

Connections

• 2 x 6 load outputs (IEC C13, max. 10 A)
• 2 mains connections (IEC C20, max. 16 A, 230 V)
• 1 network connection RJ45 (10/100 Mbit/s)
• 1 serial interface RS232
• 2 connections for optional sensors (RJ45)

About GUDE

GUDE has been a manufacturer of innovative AV and IT equipment for over 30 years. The family-owned company’s quality products enable the optimization and expansion of infrastructures such as those found in network, server and media cabinets. The product portfolio of the Cologne-based company includes power distribution units (PDU), LAN sensors and time servers. The solutions are developed and manufactured in Germany to meet customers’ quality requirements for reliable AV and IT infrastructure. The company’s mission: to delight customers and save time integrating products for AV and IT professionals.