MGE UPS Systems Unveils New Switched PDUs

MGE UPS Systems Inc. (Costa Mesa, CA), a developer of high-availability power solutions, announced its new Switched Power Distribution Units (PDUs), which amp metering that allow network administrators to turn on and off up to 16 outlets, reboot individual equipment, and monitor current and voltage from a remote location, maximizing uptime of servers and Internet-working equipment. The new PDUs are suitable for optimizing power consumption and forecasting in telco facilities, financial network systems, and corporate and industrial environments.

The new PDUs eliminate the problems of locked-up equipment, unauthorized use of power outlets, in-rush current, overloaded circuits, and the need to easily access power outlets in the rack, and provide IT administrators a quick and simple way to distribute power from uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) to connected rack equipment. Administrators are able to assign over 100 unique users with full or individually assigned access. Users can remotely access, configure, and control the switched PDUs through MGE's web browser, command line interface, SNMP, or Telnet interfaces.

Utilizing Secure Sockets Layer for secure web access or Secure Shell for command line entry, administrators have protected yet full configuration and administration of the PDU. Through MGE's web browser or command line interface, users can remotely turn on/off and reboot systems, monitor input current, and check temperature and humidity. Accurate, real-time measurement of the cumulative load current can be seen on the PDU's LED readout or through the secure web browser in order to determine the remaining power capacity and if additional equipment can be added safely. Power-up outlet sequencing prevents in-rush current overload as well as inadvertent tripping of circuit breakers.

Using only 1U of rack space or zero-U in the vertical configuration, MGE's switched PDU can control up to 16 outlets individually or by groups. For users not needing remote switching or monitoring capabilities, MGE offers two AmpMeter PDU models that can accommodate up to 24 receptacles with branch circuit protection as well as local input current monitoring. The AmpMeter PDU features aggregate input current monitoring and branch circuit protection.

Available now, pricing for the new Switched PDU models starts at $582. Three 16 A models are available with input voltages from 110 V to 120 V and 208 V to 230 V. The AmpMeter units are available in 16 A and 24 A models, with prices from $332. The new PDUs meet worldwide standards for safety and performance, including UL and cUL, and offer a two-year warranty.