Siemon's PowerMax line of PDUs range from basic and metered for simple and cost-effective power distribution, to a full line of intelligent PDUs that deliver real time power information with varying degrees of intelligent functionality for valuable troubleshooting, control and monitoring of power usage, capacity and environmental conditions.
With an industry-leading accuracy of ±1%, an operating elevation range of 0 to 3000m (0 to 9842 ft.) and highly robust construction with soldered connections for maximum reliability, Siemon's line of PowerMax Intelligent PDUs are ideal for reducing energy costs, managing and optimizing power capacity, and identifying and preventing potential problems to ensure uptime and improve power usage effectiveness (PUE). All PowerMax PDUs include a 3-year warranty and come in both horizontal and vertical styles. Horizontal PDUs mount easily in any standard EIA 19-inch rack, while vertical PDUs are ideal for mounting within a cabinet's Zero-U space, such as the Zero-U space offered with Siemon's VersaPOD® and V800™ cabinets.
PowerMax Overview
User-Friendly Firmware
Embedded in PowerMax™ Intelligent PDUs is a firmware that enables access to each PDU via a web browser that features an intuitive user interface for viewing real-time monitoring information.
| PDU Function | Basic | Metered | Monitored | Smart | Switched | Managed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Built-In Display for Local Use | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Device-Level Monitoring | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Remote Monitoring via Ethernet Port | X | X | X | X | ||
| Outlet Level Monitoring | X | X | ||||
| Outlet Level Switching/Control | X | X |
Basic PDUs
Basic PDUs offer a lower-cost alternative for every day, reliable power distribution when advanced features are not required, providing a robust yet economical means to distribute power to IT equipment.
Metered PDUs
Metered PDUs provide local visual monitoring capability through a built-in LED meter that displays real-time power data. Metered PDUs are a cost-effective alternative for providing more intelligence than basic PDUs.
Monitored PDUs
Monitored PDUs enable remote monitoring at an aggregate, device-level via an Ethernet port, generating a smaller quantity of information to simplify management.
Switched PDUs
Switched PDUs combine total monitoring with outlet-level switching that enables users to remotely control individual receptacles, allowing equipment to be restarted or remotely shut down. Switched PDUs offer the ability to configure outlets into up to six groups and assign user group access to specific outlets groups.
Smart PDUs
Smart PDUs offer a higher level of monitoring at the device or outlet-level via an Ethernet port. Smart PDUs offer the ability to configure outlets into up to six groups and assign user group access to specific outlets groups.
Managed PDUs
Managed PDUs offer the highest level of control and monitoring with outlet-level monitoring and outlet-level switching that enable users to remotely monitor and control individual receptacles. Managed PDUs offer the ability to configure outlets into up to six groups and assign user group access to specific outlets groups.