CPI Rack and Cabinet Systems PowerWedge - power control unit

CPI's Power Distribution Units (PDUs) simplify power distribution into racks and cabinets in data centers and equipent rooms. Select models provide real-time power monitoring to help identify power problems and track power demand, allowing you to organize IT processes and equipment for the most efficient use of available power.

There are four progressive levels of PDUs with circuit breakers: basic, metered, monitored and controlled. Basic PDUs feature electromagnetic circuit breakers which isolate power problems to a particular group of power outlets preventing disruption of power on other circuit segments. Metered PDUs include an in-line digital ammeter that displays the amount of current being used by attached equipment so that you can track current use and estimate remaining power on each circuit segment. Monitored PDUs include an Ethernet port that allows network-based monitoring of current use, temperature and humidity using a web browser or CPI's Scalable Enterprise Management Application (SEMA) software or another application via SNMP. An optional sensor (ordered separately) is required to measure temperature and humidity. Controlled PDUs feature switchable outlets for remote power cycling with port monitoring which lets you measure current use at each outlet.

Choose PDUs to match the voltage and current rating of the power connection. Single-phase or threephase, vertical or horizontal PDUs with various outlet and plug combinations are available. Combine CPI monitored or controlled PDUs with SEMA software and CenterLine or CenterBridge products for real-time enterprise-wide IP-based power monitoring and server access. Other PDUs can be upgraded for network monitoring with the PowerScope In-Line Meter.