A new range of intelligent enclosure power distribution units (ePDUs) have recently been launched by Eaton Power Quality. New features of the range includes support for Cisco EnergyWise power management, the ability for users to define customised outlet groups, a power scheduling function for planned shutdowns, and mass configuration and mass upgrade of ePDUs.
Cisco EnergyWise technology allows companies to manage, switch and control the power consumption of their infrastructure in an EnergyWise enabled data centre.
The ePDUs offer intelligent power distribution and are able to measure consumption of volts, watts, amperes and kilowatt hours in individual servers with one percent accuracy (over two amperes). Through the addition of Cisco EnergyWise, ePDUs work as a Cisco endpoint in the EnergyWise network and can be accessed directly from any EnergyWise enabled management application. They allow Cisco’s management stations to query and collect information on power consumption right from the individual outlet level and aggregate this information over multiple ePDUs in the network so that it is available at a glance. In addition, the ePDUs provide control over power usage by enabling the EnergyWise network to securely switch individual outlets on or off.
Eaton Corporation
T: 01753 608 700
