Raritan intelligent PDUs (iPDUs) allow you to control the power of a single PDU or a group of PDUs, down to the individual outlets. Unlike basic PDUs, you don't need to be physically present in the facility. PDU. Synaccess has been a trusted provider of power management solutions for over 20 years, delivering advanced Power Distribution Units (PDUs) designed for remote power control and monitoring. If the power supply to one of the inputs fails or deteriorates, the device automatically switches consumers to the other. Securely control power on/off/reboot to a server, router, web cam, firewall or other remote devices over IP. Remote power control, real-time energy metering, SNMP/Modbus integration. The software is secure and reliable, supporting TCP/IP protocol stacks like HTTP, SSL, SNMP, TELNET, SSH, SMTP.
[pdf] An intelligent PDU, also known as smart PDU, goes beyond distributing power to IT equipment within the data center. Basic PDUs provide reliable power distribution. Intelligent. There are two types of Power Distribution Units (PDUs), the basic type and the intelligent type. While both can provide reliable power distribution to critical IT equipment within a rack or cabinet, intelligent PDUs offer several smart features to help data center managers understand their power. A cabinet or floor-standing PDU is a large, three-phase power distribution unit enclosed within its own cabinet.
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