ATEN PE8216 eco PDU-TAA Compliant: 16-Outlet Power Distribution with Smart Energy Management

The ATEN PE8216 eco PDU-TAA Compliant is a flagship member of the NRGence family, engineered to elevate data center efficiency through intelligent power distribution. Designed for modern racks and tight IT budgets, this 16-outlet PDU combines robust reliability with advanced energy-management features, enabling operators to monitor usage, optimize loads, and reduce waste without compromising uptime. With TAA compliance and flexible IEC socket configurations, the PE8216 is purpose-built for the needs of professional data centers, colocation facilities, and enterprise IT rooms that demand precise control over power across diverse equipment ecosystems.

• 16 IEC outlets for scalable power distribution: The PE8216 delivers 16 AC outlets in configurable IEC configurations, so you can route power to a wide range of servers, storage, and networking gear from a single, centralized point. Its intelligent design supports outlet-level control and monitoring, allowing you to manage power delivery precisely where you need it most and adapt quickly as rack deployments evolve. This granular control helps reduce peak power draw and prevents unnecessary energy waste across the controller, storage, and networking stack.
• Energy efficiency through intelligent monitoring: At the core of the PE8216 is real-time energy monitoring that tracks voltage, current, power (kW), and cumulative energy (kWh) for total rack usage. IT teams gain actionable visibility to identify idle devices, prevent phantom loads, and verify energy-saving initiatives. The PDU’s energy dashboards enable data-driven decisions about workload placement, scheduling, and lifecycle management, driving lower total cost of ownership while supporting sustainability goals.
• Advanced remote power management and control: The PE8216 provides remote access through a web-based interface and SNMP, enabling 24/7 power monitoring, outlet-level on/off scheduling, and automated reboot of connected devices. This capability is especially valuable for remote data centers, disaster recovery sites, and edge deployments where on-site IT staffing is limited. Per-outlet control combined with alerting helps you quickly isolate and resolve power-related issues without manual rack visits.
• TAA compliant with flexible IEC socket configurations: Built to meet government procurement requirements, the PE8216 is TAA compliant, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of purchasing channels. The product family offers various IEC socket configurations to fit regional equipment standards, simplifying cabling and reducing the need for adapters. This flexibility is ideal for multi-vendor environments and integrations with diverse hardware ecosystems.
• NRGence energy-conscious design for reliability and scalability: The PE8216 embodies ATEN’s NRGence philosophy—delivering smarter, greener power distribution without sacrificing reliability. Its rugged construction supports continuous operation in demanding data-center environments, while scalable features accommodate growing rack densities and more sophisticated power-management strategies. The PDU’s monitoring, alerts, and management interfaces streamline capacity planning and help maintain uptime across critical IT workloads.

Technical Details of ATEN PE8216 eco PDU-TAA Compliant

• Model: PE8216 eco PDU
• Outlet count: 16 AC outlets (configurations vary by IEC socket variant)
• Compliance: TAA compliant
• Input voltage: 100–240 VAC
• Nominal frequency: 50/60 Hz
• Maximum current: 16 A (per outlet configuration and regional variant)
• Power monitoring: Real-time load, per-outlet and total kW/kWh metrics
• Management: Web-based interface, SNMP support, remote monitoring and control
• Display and indicators: LED indicators for status, overload, and alert conditions
• Protection and safety: Overload protection features and thermal monitoring with alert triggers
• Rack compatibility: 19-inch rack-mountable with standard mounting hardware
• Operating environment: Designed for data-center temperature ranges suitable for continuous operation

How to install ATEN PE8216 eco PDU-TAA Compliant

• Power down equipment where feasible and plan outlet mapping to optimize load distribution across the 16 outlets.
• Mount the PE8216 securely in a standard 19-inch rack using the included mounting hardware and rails, ensuring proper ventilation around the unit to maintain optimal operating temperatures.
• Connect the input power from a suitable circuit to the PDU’s input connector, adhering to local electrical codes and ensuring that the supply is within the device’s rated voltage and current specifications.
• Attach individual devices to the PDU outlets, taking care to spread high-draw equipment to avoid overloading any single outlet and to balance overall rack power consumption.
• Configure the PDU’s network management settings via the web interface or SNMP, setting up IP addressing, user accounts, alerts, and outlet-level control policies. Enable energy monitoring dashboards to begin collecting real-time data immediately.
• Establish scheduling, reboot policies, and threshold alerts for critical devices. Regularly review energy reports to identify opportunities for optimization and to plan capacity for future growth.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What makes the ATEN PE8216 eco PDU-TAA Compliant different from standard PDUs?
  A: It combines 16 intelligent outlets with real-time energy monitoring, remote management, and outlet-level control, all within a TAA-compliant framework. This enables more precise power distribution, proactive energy management, and procurement flexibility for government and enterprise buyers.
• Q: Can I monitor energy usage per outlet?
  A: Yes. The PE8216 provides per-outlet and total energy metrics, empowering operators to identify hotspots, reduce waste, and optimize capacity planning.
• Q: How do I manage the PDU remotely?
  A: The PDU offers a web-based management interface and SNMP compatibility, allowing administrators to monitor status, schedule power cycles, and reboot devices without on-site visits.
• Q: What IEC configurations are available?
  A: The PE8216 line offers multiple IEC socket configurations to suit regional equipment and cabling needs; exact configurations vary by model, so consult product variant details for the precise outlet types you’ll receive.
• Q: Is the PE8216 suitable for data centers and edge deployments?
  A: Absolutely. Its combination of energy insight, remote control, and rugged rack compatibility makes it ideal for both centralized data centers and distributed edge locations requiring reliable, controllable power distribution.