Description
Raritan Dominion PX3-5721U 36-Outlet PDU
Power reliability and precise visibility converge in the Raritan Dominion PX3-5721U 36-Outlet PDU. This intelligent rack power distribution unit (iPDU) is engineered for data centers, server rooms, and IT closets that demand granular insight into power usage as well as dependable distribution to critical equipment. With its 36 outlets, the PX3-5721U supports dense rack deployments, helping IT teams optimize uptime, capacity planning, and cost management. By delivering real-time power measurements and energy data, it enables smarter decisions about provisioning, cooling, and asset utilization while ensuring compliance with demanding billing and reporting requirements.
- Real-time remote power monitoring of current (amps), voltage, power (kVA, kW), and energy consumption (kWh) with +/- 1% billing-grade accuracy, providing precise visibility down to the level of individual outlets.
- 36 outlets arranged to support dense server, storage, and networking gear, enabling centralized, organized power distribution within a single 1U footprint in compatible racks (where applicable to your rack design).
- Enterprise-grade reliability and a scalable design within the Dominion PX family, delivering robust monitoring capabilities that help IT teams track usage patterns, detect anomalies early, and plan capacity with confidence.
- Comprehensive energy reporting and analytics that empower data-driven decisions for budget planning, chargeback models, and efficiency initiatives—without sacrificing performance or control of critical workloads.
- Designed to integrate into existing data center management workflows, supporting streamlined operations, proactive maintenance, and efficient asset management for growing IT environments.
Technical Details of Raritan Dominion PX3-5721U 36-Outlet PDU
- Model: PX3-5721U
- Outlets: 36
- Monitoring: real-time power measurements including current, voltage, and energy usage with per-outlet visibility
- Accuracy: +/- 1% for billing-grade energy and power data
- Product family: Dominion PX line of intelligent PDUs (iPDUs) for enterprise rack environments
How to Install Raritan Dominion PX3-5721U 36-Outlet PDU
- Prepare your rack space and ensure the mounting area is clean and free of obstructions. Use the appropriate rack screws or cage nuts to secure the PDU firmly to the rack frame in a suitable position for cable management and airflow.
- Power considerations: verify that your facility’s electrical supply matches the PDU’s requirements and that the feed circuit is provisioned for safe operation. Connect the PDU to the mains using a compliant power cord or feed as specified by your installation guidelines.
- Route and connect IT equipment: assign each device in the rack to a suitable outlet on the PDU, keeping critical devices on well-labeled outlets to simplify monitoring and management. Maintain clear separation of power and data cables to optimize airflow and reduce interference.
- Configure remote monitoring: access the PDU’s management interface via its network connection. Set up remote monitoring, alarms, and reporting preferences to align with your DCIM or ITSM workflows. Establish alert thresholds for parameters such as abnormal current, voltage fluctuations, or elevated energy usage.
- Validate and verify: power on the rack and confirm that monitoring data is properly feeding into your centralized dashboards. Check outlet-level readings to ensure per-outlet visibility is functioning correctly and that all outlets are delivering expected power to their connected devices.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a PDU? A PDU, or Power Distribution Unit, distributes conditioned electrical power to equipment inside a rack. An intelligent PDU (iPDU) adds monitoring and, in some cases, control features to give visibility into energy use, outages, and efficiency.
- What makes the PX3-5721U stand out? The PX3-5721U combines a 36-outlet layout with real-time, billing-grade energy monitoring, offering visibility down to individual outlets. This enables precise energy accounting, capacity planning, and operational efficiency in dense rack environments.
- Does it provide per-outlet monitoring? Yes. The product description indicates real-time monitoring with accuracy that extends to individual outlets, supporting granular reporting and analysis per device plugged into the PDU.
- Who should consider the Dominion PX3-5721U? Enterprise data centers, colocation facilities, large IT closets, and any environment that requires reliable rack power distribution with detailed energy analytics and scalable management.
- How can I use the data from this PDU? The energy and power data can feed your DCIM, billing, or IT sustainability workflows, helping with chargeback, capacity planning, and energy-use optimization. Integrating with existing monitoring systems enhances visibility and response times for power-related events.
- Is installation difficult for this PDU? For experienced IT staff, installation is straightforward: mount in a rack, connect to the mains, distribute IT equipment across the 36 outlets, and configure remote monitoring. Always follow your organization’s safety and electrical standards during installation.
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