Schneider Electric , a leader in Digital Transformation of energy management and automation , has announced the launch of the APC Easy Rack PDU range , providing an easy-toinstall , easy-to-use and customisable power distribution unit for connected loads . The new APC Easy Rack PDU family offers reliable power distribution at a competitive cost , from a globally trusted brand and leader in battery backup power . From network closets and Edge Computing environments , to small and medium data centres , APC Easy Rack PDUs provide a resilient power continuity solution for end-users .
APC Easy Rack PDUs feature a userfriendly LCD screen , a multifunctional web interface and are fully customisable by colour , cord length and outlet number . The new range is lighter than previous models and seamlessly designed in aluminium housing that makes installation quick and easy for IT professionals , system integrators , electrical contractors and value-added resellers ( VARs ).
All APC Easy Rack PDUs meet high electromagnetic compatibility ( EMC ) standards and safety verifications including CE EN55035 , EN55032 , EN55024 , TUV and EN / IEC62368-1 . They also come complete with cybersecurity protocols for authentication and encryption . They are competitively priced , offering the market an affordable , secure and reliable power distribution solution , complete with tool-less mounting and brackets in place , which removes the need to purchase additional accessories , saving time and money . The APC Easy Rack PDU ‘ family ’ can be found in three new ranges :
• Easy Basic Rack PDU offers an ultra-low profile , with light chassis and regional outlet options
• Easy Metered Rack PDU includes network management via the web
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for customisable alerts and an LCD display for at the rack monitoring
• Easy Switched Rack PDU provides network management for customisable alerts and remote access for outlet switching on / off for reboots , securing outlets , outlet grouping and network port sharing , helping save network connections .
The three options within the APC Easy Rack PDU range offer a solution to businesses of all size and scale . From small enterprises through to large , complex data centre builds , their easy-touse , ultra-lightweight and flexible nature means that each product can easily fit into an existing IT environment with minimal time , resources or disruption to operations .
“ Schneider Electric is extremely proud to announce our new APC Easy Rack PDU family ,” said Jean-Baptiste Plagne , Global VP Edge Computing Solutions at Schneider Electric . “ The Easy series offers cost competitive , resilient and highly-optimised backup power products from a reputable brand leader . Their agile , compact and secure design meet the
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THE NEW RANGE IS LIGHTER THAN PREVIOUS MODELS AND SEAMLESSLY DESIGNED IN ALUMINIUM HOUSING THAT MAKES INSTALLATION QUICK AND EASY FOR IT PROFESSIONALS need for reliable , uninterruptible power , enabling Business Continuity when organisations need it most .” ◊
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