G4 reflects the in-depth research incorporating customer and marketplace feedback that Eaton has undertaken 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 .

“ 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 .”

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 another feature developed in response to customer demand . This means the new PDU delivers greater accuracy for department billing , as well as colocation data centres .

“ 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 device , i . e ., a specially authenticated , first line of defence against intrusion ,” added Noureddin . “ Upon booting , the G4 NMC ( Network Management and Control Module ) will authenticate any attached firmware , ensuring that the executed code is Eatonauthorised , 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 . 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 .

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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 .

Rack PDU G4 delivers the flexibility , security and dependable high performance which data centre operators need in order to keep their businesses successfully running , as well as in the increasingly data-driven economies of the future . �

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