HP Remote Monitoring PDUs Rack-Level Power Monitoring with Billing-Grade Accuracy

Hewlett Packard (HP) has introduced its newest HP Remote Monitoring Power Distribution Units (PDU). For IT and facility managers tasked with keeping a tight watch over energy consumption, managing space constraints, and providing highly accurate bill-back information for co-location services or departmental resource usage, this HP PDU family is expected to find most use. In line with HP’s goal to make every aspect of the data center work for the customer, these PDUs are simple yet effective solutions that are easy to use and make a real impact on the bottom line. HP Remote

Monitoring PDUs feature billing-grade accuracy of 99 percent for precisely allocating data center expenses. In addition, the built-in remote capabilities simplify and allow for remote power monitoring and management of the PDU and individual load segments from anywhere on the network. Ranging from 2.8kVA to 22kVA, with available single and three-phase models, the HP PDUs come in a new slim profile design for easy maintenance activities in the rear of the rack. Multiple outlet and power configurations meet a large variety of needs. An optional environmental sensor enables temperature and humidity readings in the rack environment via the PDU’s LCD screen, Telnet connection, or standard web browser. To reduce data center cooling costs, the HP Remote Monitoring PDUs can operate at temperatures to 60 degrees Celsius. For additional cost savings, the ability to daisy chain two units from one IP address eliminates network connection expenses incurred with competitive models.

The HP Remote Monitoring PDUs are designed for HP racks but will work in a large variety of third-party racks as well. The HP Remote Monitoring PDUs family is available now with other benefits including: Models supporting from 12 to 36 outlet receptacles; Built-in remote monitoring capabilities of PDU and individual load segments; Settable thresholds provide customization of alerts to match specific data center policies ; LCD pixel display simplifies local set up and trouble shooting; Color coding simplifies phase balancing and branch circuit breaker identification; Accurate power monitoring improves circuit utilization and reduces stranded power; Monitoring provides information that can help balance power throughout the data center to maximize cooling efficiency; Ability to daisy chain two units from one IP address reduces network connection costs; and Compatible with a variety of third-party racks.

HP Remote Monitoring PDUs are backed by a limited 3-year warranty. They are designed for HP racks but will work in a large variety of third-party racks as well. HP PDUs automatically assume the HP Care Pack coverage level of any covered HP ProLiant server in the same rack. Sold through Authorized Dealers, the HP Remote Monitoring PDUs are available now with U.S. pricing ranging from $439 to $1599. Optional Environmental Sensor for HP Remote Monitoring PDU sold separately.