Description
HPE 42-Outlet PDU
Achieve precise, networked rack power monitoring with the HPE 42-Outlet PDU. Built for data centers and co-location facilities, this G2 Metered Power Distribution Unit delivers billing-grade accuracy to help you maximize circuit capacity, optimize energy usage, and simplify cost reporting. Designed for scalable, dense racks, it provides reliable, real-time insight into power consumption across the distribution unit, enabling smarter capacity planning, chargebacks, and proactive fault isolation.
- Billing-grade accuracy with networked power monitoring: The HPE 42-Outlet PDU offers high-precision metering and seamless integration with your data center infrastructure. Real-time power, voltage, current, and energy data flow to your DCIM, billing systems, and monitoring dashboards, helping you track consumption down to the circuit level and generate accurate invoices for clients or internal departments.
- Dense, scalable 42-outlet configuration: This PDU is built to support dense rack environments, distributing power to a large number of devices while delivering centralized visibility. Metrology at the distribution unit level enables efficient capacity management, peak-load awareness, and streamlined reporting without sacrificing space or performance in your rack.
- Network-ready for proactive management: Connects to your data network for remote monitoring, alarms, and analysis. With standard management interfaces, you can pull up-to-the-minute power data, set thresholds, receive alerts, and integrate with DCIM or billing platforms to automate routine reporting and chargeback workflows.
- Ideal for data centers and co-location facilities: Engineered to support service providers and enterprise facilities that require precise power usage visibility for billing, governance, and optimization. The 42-outlet design helps facilities maximize circuit capacity while maintaining granular power analytics for every tenant or department.
- Robust, rack-friendly design with easy deployment: Built to endure the rigors of 19-inch racks, the PDU delivers a sturdy, secure footprint with straightforward installation and maintenance. Its metered architecture minimizes downtime during updates and makes ongoing management simpler for operators and technicians.
Technical Details of HPE 42-Outlet PDU
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How to install HPE 42-Outlet PDU
Installing the HPE 42-Outlet PDU in a standard 19-inch rack is straightforward and designed to minimize downtime. Follow these steps to ensure a safe, reliable deployment that leverages full metering and network monitoring capabilities:
- Prepare the rack and workspace: Clear the installation area, verify clearance for cable management, and confirm that the rack is properly grounded according to local electrical codes.
- Power down equipment if you must connect to live circuits: If you are replacing or upgrading existing power distribution, ensure all connected devices are fully powered down and that you comply with safety protocols.
- Mount the PDU in the rack: Align the PDU with the rack rails and secure it using the supplied screws or mounting kit. Ensure the unit sits firmly and does not impede airflow or front-panel access.
- Connect mains power: Attach the PDU to an appropriately rated power source using the correct power cord. Verify that the circuit can handle the anticipated load and distribute power across the outlets to balance consumption.
- Establish network management: Connect the PDU’s management interface to your data network (Ethernet). Configure IP addressing or DHCP as per your network policy so you can access the device remotely for monitoring, alerting, and data collection.
- Configure monitoring and security: Access the PDU’s management interface to set up alarms, SNMP communities, user accounts, device naming, location metadata, and DCIM integration points. Define thresholds for power, voltage, and current to receive timely notifications of anomalies.
- Verify operation: Power on connected equipment and confirm that real-time metering data appears in the management console. Check that data is flowing to your DCIM or billing system and that alerts trigger as configured.
- Documentation and labeling: Label outlets and circuits to match your asset management system. Document the PDU’s role in your rack’s power architecture for future maintenance and audits.
- Ongoing maintenance: Periodically review firmware updates, calibration status, and security settings. Maintain a regular monitoring cadence to ensure continued accuracy and reliability of power measurements.
Frequently asked questions
- Q: What is the HPE 42-Outlet PDU best used for?
A: It’s designed for data centers and co-location facilities that require precise, network-based power distribution with billing-grade metering. The PDU provides comprehensive visibility into power consumption, enabling accurate chargebacks, capacity planning, and energy optimization.
- Q: Can I monitor power usage remotely?
A: Yes. The PDU is network-ready and supports remote monitoring and integration with DCIM and billing systems. This enables proactive management, alarming, and data collection from anywhere on the network.
- Q: Does it support per-outlet switching?
A: The product is described as a metered PDU, focusing on centralized metering and monitoring. For per-outlet switching capabilities, refer to the specific model or product documentation, as this description emphasizes metering and network visibility.
- Q: What network protocols or standards are supported?
A: The PDU is designed to integrate with standard network management interfaces used in data centers. Exact protocol details are provided in the product documentation and can be configured to work with your DCIM tools and billing systems.
- Q: How do I install and configure the PDU?
A: Installation involves mounting the unit in a rack, connecting mains power, configuring network access, and setting up monitoring, thresholds, and user credentials. A detailed step-by-step guide is included in the installation section above to help you deploy quickly and safely.
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