Panduit P24F03M Vertical Intelligent Power Distribution Unit

The Panduit P24F03M Vertical Intelligent Power Distribution Unit (iPDU) is a cornerstone of modern data center power management. As part of the SmartZone G5 family, this iPDU goes beyond simple power distribution by delivering real-time energy metering, circuit-level monitoring, and environmental awareness at the rack or cabinet level. In busy data centers, where uptime and efficiency are mission-critical, the P24F03M provides the visibility, control, and scalability you need to optimize power usage, reduce waste, and prevent outages. Its vertical design fits snugly into dense racks, freeing valuable floor space while maintaining easy access for maintenance and upgrades. For IT teams embracing proactive management, the P24F03M turns raw power into intelligent data, helping you forecast capacity, balance loads, and enforce safety across the entire rack footprint.

• Real-time power and energy metering: The iPDU continuously captures voltage, current, power, and energy data at the outlet level. This granular visibility feeds dashboards, reports, and DCIM integrations, enabling precise tracking of consumption patterns, peak demand, and cost allocation across racks and rows. With near real-time feedback, facilities teams can identify runaway power usage, optimize workload placement, and demonstrate sustainability improvements to stakeholders.
• Advanced overload protection and circuit monitoring: By actively monitoring electrical circuits for overloads and abnormal conditions, the P24F03M helps prevent outages before they occur. Proactive alarms and threshold-based alerts empower operators to rebalance loads, de-rate nonessential equipment, or take corrective actions, reducing the risk of thermal stress and equipment damage in critical IT deployments.
• Environmental awareness for proactive risk management: Integrated environmental sensing tracks ambient temperature, humidity, and other environmental factors around the cabinet. This data supports thermal management strategies, hotspot identification, and airflow optimization. With visibility into environmental conditions, teams can fine-tune cooling, consolidate free space, and maintain within-spec operating ranges for sensitive equipment.
• Robust remote management: Network connectivity enables centralized oversight via web UI, SNMP, and API integrations. You can monitor multiple iPDUs from a single dashboard, configure alerting policies, schedule energy reports, and push data to your existing DCIM or enterprise monitoring platforms. The P24F03M is designed to integrate seamlessly with Panduit’s broader SmartZone ecosystem, delivering scalable, vendor-supported management across the data center.
• Space-efficient vertical form factor with enterprise-grade reliability: The vertical, cabinet-friendly design maximizes rack density without compromising accessibility or airflow. This form factor is ideal for dense deployments, edge environments, and rooms where floor space is at a premium. Built to endure the rigors of data center operation, the P24F03M combines reliability with simplified cabling and asset management for long-term efficiency.

Technical Details of Panduit P24F03M Vertical Intelligent Power Distribution Unit

• Product family: Panduit SmartZone G5 iPDU
• Form factor: Vertical, rack-mountable iPDU designed for cabinets and racks
• Power metering: Outlet-level energy measurement with real-time reporting
• Environmental sensing: Ambient temperature and humidity monitoring (with optional additional sensors)
• Networking and management: Ethernet connectivity with web UI, SNMP support, and API-ready interfaces for integration with DCIM tools
• Integration: Designed to work with Panduit’s SmartZone management ecosystem and scalable for multi-site deployments

How to install Panduit P24F03M

• Plan your rack layout and determine the IP addressing approach (static or DHCP) for network connectivity. Verify environmental monitoring needs and plan sensor placement around the cabinet.
• Power down and prepare the rack area. Remove the mounting rails and align the vertical iPDU mounting brackets with the rack’s vertical posts.
• Mount the iPDU in a suitable position within the cabinet, using the supplied hardware. Ensure sufficient clearance for cable routing and adequate intake and exhaust airflow around the unit.
• Route power and data cables neatly, using cable management accessories to minimize congestion. Connect the iPDU to the building power supply and to the data network according to your configuration plan.
• Power on the cabinet and access the iPDU’s local interface or the web UI to complete initial configuration. Configure IP address, user accounts, alerts, and integration settings with your DCIM or monitoring software.
• Test critical paths by simulating loads and verifying that metering data, environmental readings, and alert notifications are arriving in your monitoring system. Validate asset tagging and documentation for future audits.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the Panduit P24F03M?

  A: The P24F03M is a Vertical Intelligent Power Distribution Unit from Panduit’s SmartZone G5 family, offering power distribution, real-time energy metering, and environmental monitoring at the rack or cabinet level for data centers and IT rooms.

• Q: What monitoring capabilities does the iPDU offer?

  A: It provides outlet-level energy metering, circuit overload detection, ambient temperature and humidity sensing, and remote alerting via Ethernet with web UI, SNMP, and API integrations.

• Q: How does the P24F03M integrate with DCIM and monitoring tools?

  A: The iPDU exposes data through standard interfaces and APIs, enabling integration with Panduit’s SmartZone ecosystem and third-party DCIM platforms for centralized dashboards, reporting, and automated alerting.

• Q: Is installation difficult or disruptive to ongoing operations?

  A: Installation is designed to be non-disruptive to IT workloads. It involves mounting the unit in a cabinet, connecting power and network cables, and configuring alerts and dashboards within your monitoring environment.