A reliable network is foundational to the success of every business, so it’s vital to keep all IT equipment powered at all times so that employees—even those in remote locations—have equal access to all business applications, information and tools.
Many small to medium-sized companies, often with limited resources, are turning to remote or colocation data centers to house their IT assets. While colocation providers maintain most of the electrical infrastructure, managing rack power distribution is typically the customer's responsibility.
The Importance of Monitoring and Controlling Power Remotely
With the right power distribution solution, business owners can gain crucial insights into power usage, optimizing costs and improving operational efficiency. The ability to remotely monitor power availability and equipment health allows proactive management, especially in environments where on-site resources are limited.
Rack power distribution units (PDUs) that allow users to remotely monitor power availability, usage and the overall health of equipment, while letting them take action remotely are key IT assets for today’s small and medium businesses. A huge financial benefit, for example, is to be able to remotely recycle power to hung up equipment or to turn equipment off when not in use through a rack PDU with monitoring and switching capabilities.
Chatsworth Products’ eConnect® PDUs: Intelligent Solutions for Business
Chatsworth Products' intelligent eConnect PDUs deliver peace of mind to business owners by providing reliable protection and management of their IT assets. These PDUs allow IT managers to monitor and control power remotely using LAN or SNMP, ensuring consistent power delivery, regardless of location.
Key Features
eConnect PDUs are available in a variety of configurations, ranging from basic power sources to highly intelligent models that offer advanced features such as continuous monitoring of voltage, current, power, and power factor, along with alarm threshold settings and environmental monitoring.
Here are some key advantages:
- Intelligent Remote Monitoring - eConnect includes a browser-based interface with features that allow remote monitoring of PDUs and outlets, grouped devices view, thresholds setting, metrics logging, alarm notification setup and more.
- Disconnection Protection - Patent-pending Click Secure Locking Outlet technology locks straight power cords into place, reducing the chances of accidental power disconnection.
- Secure Array™ IP Consolidation - Save money and reduce installation time by linking up to 32 PDUs under one IP address.
- Switching Capability - PDUs with switching capabilities enable users to remotely switch on and off, and recycle power at each outlet, thus minimizing disruptions.
- Horizontal Configuration - Available in Monitored and Switched models.
- Easy Installation - Universal tool-less mounting and complimentary preinstallation options are available with all cabinet orders.
- Integrated environmental monitoring. eConnect provides capability to attach temperature and humidity sensors to constantly monitor vital environmental parameters that could affect IT equipment performance and availability.
Protect Your Business with eConnect PDUs
From basic to switched models, eConnect PDUs provide an intelligent, flexible solution for businesses looking to future-proof their power infrastructure. With remote power monitoring, switching capabilities, and environmental monitoring, eConnect PDUs ensure businesses are prepared for both today's needs and tomorrow’s challenges.
Visit the CPI Online Catalog to explore and compare Chatsworth Products’ full line of intelligent eConnect PDUs.