VMR series remote power distribution units

The VMR series remote power distribution units (PDUs) with output power metering allow secure power management of rackmount equipment via web browser, telnet, external modem or local terminal interfaces.

Power at each outlet can be remotely switched on or off individually or as a group for dual redundant power supply servers. The unit provides outlet, group or branch metering to monitor power to equipment and can automatically notify of changes in current levels, temperature, circuit-breaker status or other factors exceeding user-defined threshold values. Total power usage on each circuit can be graphically displayed to show spikes or drops in current, voltage and temperature.

Users can be notified via email, SNMP, Syslog, text message, LED or audible alarm. The unit can even ping a critical network appliance or server and notify or reboot the device if it detects a ‘ping-no-answer’ event.

The unit provides a multi-level subscriber directory with plug-specific password protection. Remote authentication and invalid-access lockout prevent unauthorised access to command and configuration functions. Additionally, an ‘audit trail’ feature records all user access, login/logout times and command actions.

Three models are available, providing eight or 16 10 A outputs with either single or dual 20 A inputs.