The PM rack PDUs include 10 and 20 outlet models that support strip level metering and outlet level switching for remote power management and control. This family of rack PDUs includes horizontal and vertical models for a variety of rack configurations in branch and remote offices. These rack PDUS reduce the need for costly on-site visits or service calls to reboot or power cycle servers and other network devices at remote locations.

For a total solution, the PM10/PM20 devices can be used with other Avocent appliances for integrated IP access to the attached equipment along with power control for improved remote management. All Avocent PM rack PDUs include two RS-232 outlets that allow the creation of daisy-chains with up to 128 outlets. This chaining capability allows for multiple PDUs to share the IP address of the Avocent appliance they are connected to.

When used with other Avocent appliances these PDUs can be centrally managed using the DSView® 3 management software for secure access and control across multiple locations.

Features and Benefits

• Intelligent Power Management – Individual, addressable power outlets let you remotely reboot devices from any location in the data center or across the globe
• Power Monitoring – Dynamically measures and reports total input current load and indicates on/off status for every port
• Thresholds and Alerts – Set limits and receive alerts and notifications to avoid unplanned downtime due to overdrawn circuits
• Daisy Chain Port – Simplifies installation and management by connecting multiple PM PDU models together to share the IP address of the Avocent appliance to which they are connected
• Click-and-Connect Access – Avocent DSView 3 management software allows control and management of devices across multiple sites and PDUs from a single interface, and it also lets you access a variety of Avocent appliances and easily associate server names with actual power outlet ports on the PM PDU device for integrated power control
• Security – In addition to port-specific and command-specific access control, the PM rack PDU solution provides advanced user authentication and data encryption when combined with Avocent KVM switches and ACS advanced console server appliances
• Energy Efficiency – Power-on sequencing eliminates inrush current overload, which lets you maximize the number of devices on a single circuit