Panduit P48F13M Monitored Per Outlet PDU

The Panduit P48F13M Monitored Per Outlet PDU is a cornerstone of modern data center reliability, combining the power distribution capabilities you expect from a high‑quality PDU with intelligent, per‑outlet monitoring. Built on the Panduit SmartZone™ G5 iPDU platform, this unit does more than distribute power—it continuously analyzes power usage and environmental conditions at the rack or cabinet level. With outlet‑level energy data, overload detection, and integrated environmental sensing, the P48F13M empowers IT teams to optimize performance, forecast capacity, and prevent outages before they impact critical systems. It’s a scalable solution designed to grow with your infrastructure, enabling precise energy management and actionable insights across your data center footprint.

Designed for dense, professional data centers, the Panduit P48F13M fits standard 19‑inch rack enclosures and offers flexible mounting options to suit different rack configurations. Its compact form factor delivers per‑outlet intelligence without sacrificing aisle space or cable management, making it ideal for deployments that demand visibility at every outlet while preserving clean, organized cabinets. The P48F13M integrates seamlessly with Panduit’s DCIM ecosystem, delivering data that helps operators enforce energy budgets, plan capacity, and optimize cooling strategies—key components of a sustainable, cost‑effective data center operation.

• Real-time outlet-level monitoring and energy metering: Each outlet in the P48F13M provides precise power, current, voltage, and power factor data, enabling granular visibility into how every device draws electricity. This level of detail supports chargeback accuracy, optimization of server and storage workloads, and rapid isolation of anomalous power draws that could indicate failing components or miswired equipment.
• Proactive overload protection and alerts: Continuous circuit monitoring detects overload risks before they become failures. With configurable thresholds and alerting, IT teams receive immediate notifications via their preferred channels, allowing fast intervention to avert outages and protect critical IT gear from power disturbances.
• Rack-level environmental sensing for precise cooling alignment: Optional environmental sensors measure temperature and humidity at the rack level, helping you correlate power usage with thermal conditions and ensure cooling resources are allocated where they’re most needed. This helps reduce hotspots, improve airflow, and lower cooling costs without compromising equipment safety.
• Seamless network integration and DCIM readiness: The P48F13M is designed for easy integration with standard DCIM tools and network management systems. Its monitoring data can feed into your existing monitoring stack via industry‑standard interfaces, enabling centralized visibility, trend analysis, and automated alerting across the data center.
• Flexible installation for diverse rack environments: Engineered to work with conventional 19‑inch racks and various cabinet configurations, the P48F13M supports clean cable routing, scalable power distribution, and straightforward deployment in both new builds and retrofit projects. Its modular design helps you tailor the number of monitored outlets to your specific RPU (racks per unit) requirements.

Technical Details of Panduit P48F13M Monitored Per Outlet PDU

• Per‑outlet energy meters and current measurement for granular power data
• Overall load monitoring with outlet‑level visibility and alerting
• Rack environmental sensing options (temperature and humidity) with optional sensors
• Network connectivity for remote monitoring and management (DCIM‑ready interfaces)
• Rack‑mount form factor compatible with standard 19‑inch equipment racks

How to Install Panduit P48F13M Monitored Per Outlet PDU

Installing the P48F13M is designed to be straightforward for data center technicians familiar with rack equipment. Begin by selecting a suitable rack or cabinet location that provides adequate rear clearance and cable management space. Mount the PDU securely in the rack using the supplied hardware, ensuring a stable orientation that aligns with standard 19‑inch rack standards. Connect the input power to a dedicated circuit or power strip that meets the PDU’s voltage and current specifications, and route the primary power feed away from sensitive cabling to minimize noise and interference. Next, wire each outlet to the devices it will serve, maintaining clear labeling for asset tracking and future maintenance. Route monitoring cables or sensors as needed, taking advantage of clean cabling paths to support airflow and ease of access for service or replacement.

Power up the P48F13M and access the SmartZone management interface to begin configuration. Establish a network connection for remote monitoring and set up your alerting preferences, including threshold values for per‑outlet current, voltage, and environmental parameters. Validate that outlet data is appearing in the dashboard and that environmental sensors are reporting accurately if installed. Calibrate any sensors per your facility’s standards and verify that alert notifications reach the correct on‑call personnel. Finally, document outlet assignments, verify that firmware is current, and integrate the PDU with your DCIM system to unify power, temperature, and asset data across the data center.

The result is a robust, scalable power distribution solution that delivers actionable intelligence. With per‑outlet visibility, operators gain the ability to pinpoint underutilized or overloaded outlets, align workloads with available power budgets, and create more efficient cooling strategies by understanding how power usage translates to rack temperatures. The Panduit P48F13M Monitored Per Outlet PDU helps you transform raw electrical data into practical, cost‑saving operational decisions—improving uptime, energy efficiency, and overall data center performance.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the primary benefit of a Monitored Per Outlet PDU like the Panduit P48F13M? A: It provides outlet‑level energy data and overload protection, enabling precise power management, proactive fault detection, and improved capacity planning for data centers.
• Q: Can environmental sensors be added to the P48F13M? A: Yes, the unit supports rack‑level environmental sensing options (temperature and humidity) either as built‑in features or via compatible external sensors, depending on configuration.
• Q: How does the P48F13M integrate with DCIM and monitoring tools? A: It offers network interfaces and data feeds designed for standard DCIM workflows and monitoring platforms, enabling centralized visibility and correlation with other data center metrics.
• Q: Is installation compatible with standard 19‑inch racks? A: Absolutely. The P48F13M is designed for standard 19‑inch racks and cabinets, providing flexible mounting and cable management to fit most data center environments.
• Q: How does outlet‑level monitoring help with energy management? A: It allows you to identify which devices consume the most power, optimize workloads, implement smarter deployment strategies, and reduce energy waste across the data center.