Psychz - Ron
Votes: 0Posted On: Feb 13, 2017 12:56:15
PDU Recommendations with SNMP and Port Power Monitoring
Power distribution is a critical part of rack solution and Industry can't afford down time or failure of this product, as this directly impact operation of Mission Critical Equipments further affecting business process.
Today, most of the PDUs are Internet ready which are designed and equipped with an intelligent current-meter to indicate the total power consumption of a power strip. These PDU are easy to set up and comes along with a user-friendly communication software. With the help of this software you can remotely monitor multiple PDU power consumption to understand the total current power consumption and utilization in real time.
These PDUs comes with following features
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Real time to control each outlet of PDU.
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Build-in web server, manager can real time monitor the current consumption of the power strip.
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Support the SNMP
In the following article we will try to understand the criticality, usage and specifications of some of the PDUs available in the market by leading manufacturers.
APC AP8441
(Rack PDU 2G, Metered by Outlet, ZeroU, 200/208V)
The APC AP8441 is power distribution unit which is metered by outlet, which means that it provides real time remote monitoring of connected loads. The power utilization data provided by the Metered Rack PDUs can help in making informed decisions about load balancing further reducing additional costs. It can also be accessed remotely through Secure Web, SNMP or Telnet interfaces.
Some of the specifications of APC AP8441 are listed below.
Input connection
NEMA L6-30P
Nominal input voltage
200V, 208V, 230V
Maximum input current(phase)
30 A
Input frequency
50/60 Hz
Output voltage
200V, 208V
Output connections
(3) IEC 320 C19
(21) IEC 320 C13
Product & Pricing
http://www.apc.com/shop/us/en/products/Rack-PDU-2G-Metered-by-Outlet-ZeroU-30A-200-208V-21-C13-3-C19/P-AP8441
APC AP8632
(Rack PDU 2G, Metered by Outlet with switching, ZeroU, 30 A, 100/120V)
APC Metered by Outlet with Switching Rack Power Distribution Units (PDUs) enable advanced, user-customizable power control and individual outlet power metering. Remote outlet level controls allow the user to power on/off functionality. Power sequencing delays allow users to define the order in which to power up or down attached equipment. The device is capable of avoiding circuit overload during power recovery and extends uptime of critical equipment by prioritizing the load shedding. Current metering provides real-time remote monitoring of connected loads. The switched rack PDUs can be accessed through SNMP, Secure Web and Telnet interfaces.
Some specifications of APC AP8632 are listed below.
Input connection
NEMA L5-30P
Nominal input voltage
100V, 120V
Maximum input current(phase)
30 A
Input frequency
50/60 Hz
Output voltage
100V, 120V
Output connections
(24) NEMA 5-20R
Product & Pricing
http://www.apc.com/shop/us/en/products/Rack-PDU-2G-Metered-by-Outlet-with-Switching-ZeroU-30A-100-120V-24-5-20R/P-AP8632
APC AP8659NA3
(Rack PDU 2G, Metered by Outlet with switching, ZeroU, 20 A, 208 V)
Individual outlet power metering provides an accurate study of the power distributed to equipments within the enclosure. User defined alarms warn of potential circuit overloads before failures occur. User can access APC AP8659NA3 through SNMP, TELNET or Secure Web and monitor the power in individual outlets.
Some specifications of APC AP8632 are listed below.
Input connection
NEMA L6-20P
Nominal input voltage
200V, 208V, 230V
Maximum input current(phase)
20 A
Input frequency
50/60 Hz
Output voltage
208V
Output connections
(21) IEC 320 C13 (Battery Backup)
(3) IEC 320 C19 (Battery Backup)
Product & Pricing
http://www.apc.com/shop/us/en/products/Rack-PDU-2G-Metered-by-Outlet-with-Switching-ZeroU-20A-208V-21-C13-3-C19/P-AP8659NA3
APC AP8459WW (Rack PDU 2G, Metered by Outlet, ZeroU, 16 A, 100/140V)
The APC AP8459WW is power distribution unit which is metered by outlet and focuses on energy optimization and circuit protection. It consists of a load indicator LED which can warn you of overloads or other critical conditions based on the threshold defined by the user. You can also supply power from one branch whip to multiple pieces of equipment which saves time and reduces cost during installation. This family of products can also be accessed remotely through Secure Web, SNMP or Telnet interfaces.
Some of the specifications of APC AP8459WW are listed below.
Input connection
NEMA L6-30P
Nominal input voltage
200V, 208V, 230V
Maximum input current(phase)
30 A
Input frequency
50/60 Hz
Output voltage
200V, 208V
Output connections
(3) IEC 320 C19
(21) IEC 320 C13
Product & Pricing
http://www.apc.com/shop/us/en/products/Rack-PDU-2G-Metered-by-Outlet-ZeroU-16A-100-240V-21-C13-3-C19/P-AP8459WW
APC AP8481 (Rack PDU 2G, Metered by Outlet, ZeroU, 11.0 kW, 230V)
The APC AP8481 power distribution unit aims at providing real time monitoring of individual outlets. The outlets can also be monitored remotely by connecting to the network through SNMP, Secure Web and Telnet among others. It also provides you with alarm thresholds which help you in avoiding overloading of circuits. Also, with an LED indicator the overload condition is indicated in accordance to the threshold set by the user.
Some of the specifications of APC AP8481are listed below.
Input connection
IEC 309 16A 3P+N+PE, IEC 309 20A 3P+N+E
Nominal input voltage
400V 3PH
Maximum input current(phase)
16 A
Input frequency
50/60 Hz
Output voltage
230V
Output connections
(3) IEC 320 C19
(21) IEC 320 C13
Product & Pricing
http://www.apc.com/shop/us/en/products/Rack-PDU-2G-Metered-by-Outlet-ZeroU-11-0kW-230V-21-C13-3-C19/P-AP8481
