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Eaton launches new Rack PDU G4 , boosting power efficiency , security , flexibility
I ntelligent power management company Eaton announced the launch of its new Rack PDU G4 , 4th generation that delivers the high security and business continuity data centre , that operators consider non-negotiable . G4 reflects the in-depth research incorporating customer and marketplace feedback , that Eaton has undertaken in order to create a PDU that not only takes cybersecurity to new levels but also brings big increases in network and power redundancy , server capacity and operational flexibility , underpinned by reduced energy requirements .
G4 ’ s ability to control and measure the power consumption of up to 48 outlets on a single chassis , with 1 % measurement accuracy for amps , volts and watts , is developed in response to customer demand . This means the new PDU delivers greater accuracy for department billing , as well as colocation data centres .
Power redundancy at PDU level has also been upgraded on G4 , a new power sharing capability now enabling one PDU to power up the second network management and control module should it go down , while still powering the network to access its critical data .
Alongside dependable high performance , this energy saving PDU has been designed as a green solution end-to-end . Rack PDU G4 ’ s latching relay , available on the switched and managed model only , controls the power supply without continuous electrical input , cutting the power consumption required for a 48-outlet model rack PDU by 80 % when compared with standard relay .
“ Data centre designers have traditionally faced a guessing game when specifying the number of C13 , 10 A and C19 , 16 A outlets required , but Rack PDU G4 offers a unique solution ,” said Qasem Noureddin , Commercial Director , Eaton Middle East . “ Its innovative , combined C39 outlets securely connect both C14 and C20 power cords , backed by a built-in high retention system and a locking mechanism that secures the power cord . Nearshore manufacturing also means the Rack PDU G4 offers the advantage of a shorter lead time .”
Critically , given that embedded devices are popular targets for cyberattack . Eaton ’ s cybersecure G4 network management and control module , G4 NMC uses a secure boot process by which it serves as a root of trust
Qasem Noureddin , Commercial Director , Eaton Middle East
device . A specially authenticated , first line of defence against intrusion . Upon booting , the G4 NMC , Network Management and Control Module will authenticate any attached firmware , ensuring that the executed code is Eaton-authorised and so preventing a cyberattack from spreading should a threat exist .
Network redundancy is another vital element to keep data flowing . G4 strengthens this with twin gB Ethernet ports to connect PDUs together . This saves on unnecessary IT infrastructure , such as extra switches and IP addresses , by enabling up to 32 daisy-chained PDUs to be connected to the network at both ends – minimising the effect of early breaks in the chain .
Rack PDU G4 delivers the flexibility , security , and dependable high performance which data centre operators need in order to keep their businesses successfully running today , as well as in the increasingly datadriven economies of the future . •
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