Cost-Saving PDU for Data Centers

ActiPower 4.0 is the new intelligent power distribution unit from R&M. Up to 16 PDUs under one IP address. Relays with 70% less power consumption.

Bangalore, April 18, 2023. R&M, the globally active developer and provider of high-end infrastructure solutions for data and communications networks, is introducing its very first PDU. The intelligent power distribution unit for data centers and server rooms is called ActiPower 4.0. It is intended to bring about cost- and energy-saving data center operation.

The switching relays of the ActiPower 4.0 consume 70% less energy than comparable products. The components of the PDU from R&M can withstand high environmental temperatures of up to 60° Celsius. This is how the PDU can support the latest air conditioning concepts for computer halls. Data center providers need to cool less and can thus reduce their power consumption. Up to 16 connection modules of the ActiPower 4.0 can be linked and administered under a single IP address. Users therefore need fewer ports for infrastructure management.

R&M combines C13 and C19 sockets in a new, patented and standard-compliant IEX socket. This means that the ActiPower 4.0. supports all common types of connection cable connectors. Data centers no longer need to stock different PDUs. Depending on the type of connector, they only need to use one sleeve. In this way, they can simplify PDU storage and are ready for future connector standards.

R&M integrates ActiPower 4.0 into its in-house DCIM program inteliPhy net. The PDU can be managed remotely via two Gigabit Ethernet network connections. The individual PDU can communicate with up to 16 different cascaded sensors. These are sensors for temperature, humidity, water, smoke, vibration and door contacts. Technicians can replace the communication card during operation. This prevents business interruptions.

R&M offers the ActiPower 4.0 in three variants, as a basic, monitored and managed model. The power distribution units can be installed in R&M BladeShelter racks without tools.

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The ActiPower 4.0. power distribution unit from R&M is intended to bring about cost- and energy-saving data center operation. Photo: R&M

About R&M
R&M (Reichle & De-Massari AG) is a globally active corporate group in the information and communication technology market, based in Wetzikon, Switzerland. The company develops, manufactures and sells infrastructure solutions for communications and data networks. Thanks to its innovative strength and integration capability, R&M covers the entire range of copper and fiber-based connectivity. R&M solutions can be used in LAN, telecommunications, Fiber to the Home, Fiber to the Antenna and data centers. Software from R&M supports the management of network infrastructures. The family company founded in 1964 has its own manufacturing facilities in 14 locations worldwide. Sustainability is a central element of R&M’s strategy and values. Website: www.rdm.com