Legrand launches PRO4X and PX4 intelligent power distribution units for modern data centers
Digital Edge Bureau 31 May, 2023 0 comment(s)France’s Legrand, one of the leading providers of electrical, UPS systems, structural cabling and automated building infrastructure products & services, has launched intelligent rack power distribution units (PDUs) for data centers under two of its flagship brands namely Server Technology and Raritan. Yes, the company has introduced Server Technology PRO4X and Raritan PX4 rack PDUs, which can redefine power management in data centers with exceptional visibility, cutting-edge hardware, and enhanced security.
“The Server Technology PRO4X and Raritan PX4 are a result of over three decades of rigorous engineering and intelligence, packed into superior hardware and software. They’re designed to not only address the current power needs of modern data centers but also to help operators foresee and tackle power distribution challenges,” said Sanjay Motwani, Vice President, Asia-Pacific, Legrand Data Center Solutions.
Sanjay Motwani
Vice President, Asia-Pacific
Legrand Data Center Solutions
“According to the Uptime Institute, power-related problems cause 43 percent of outages resulting in downtime and financial costs. The PRO4X and PX4 are solutions to this challenge, offering unparalleled outlet and power density. We believe these intelligent PDUs will significantly assist facility managers in optimising their power usage and capacity, while ensuring maximum uptime,” added Motwani.
Key to the new generation PDUs is their capability to measure total harmonic distortion at the cabinet and device levels, a first in the industry. This allows data centre operators to have the most comprehensive and accurate (+/- 0.5 percent) power quality monitoring and metrics, including waveform capture capabilities. Both the PRO4X and PX4 also feature Circuit Breaker Trip Forensics with Waveform Capture. This innovative feature enables facility managers to pinpoint the exact outlet and potential cause of a circuit breaker trip and proactively prevent similar incidents.
The new offerings also incorporate High Density Outlet Technology (HDOT) and HDOT Cx outlets, a 45-degree angle infeed, and alternating outlet and branch power distribution. Furthermore, they ensure secure encrypted communication as a default for all PDU data, thus elevating white space security.
The latest offerings leverage the best software and hardware technology from previous generations of Server Technology and Raritan rack PDUs that are designed to provide an unprecedented level of capacity planning, workload optimisation, environmental monitoring, and both physical and digital access control.