Panduit SmartZone G5 24-Outlet Monitored Switched PDU

The Panduit SmartZone G5 Intelligent 24-Outlets PDU delivers advanced power distribution with built-in monitoring, enabling real-time energy optimization for data centers, server rooms, and high-density racks. This monitored PDU combines precise metering, robust circuit protection, and scalable remote management in a compact vertical form factor designed for standard 19-inch racks. With a 24-outlet configuration that includes 18 IEC 60320 C13 outlets and 6 IEC 60320 C19 outlets fed from a NEMA L21-30P input at 208 V AC, it supports the diverse power needs of modern IT equipment while helping you track usage, manage loads, and reduce operational costs.

• 24-outlet configuration for flexible IT provisioning: 18 x IEC 60320 C13 outlets and 6 x IEC 60320 C19 outlets arranged to accommodate servers, storage, switches, and other rack-mounted devices. Input power comes from a NEMA L21-30P, 208 V AC, enabling compatibility with common data center power architectures.
• Monitored and metered for energy optimization: Active metering delivers real-time measurements of voltage, current, power, and energy consumption. Outlet-level visibility helps you identify hot spots, balance loads, and implement power budgeting and capacity planning across the rack.
• Networked management for remote control and alerts: An RJ-45 network interface enables remote access, monitoring, and configuration from anywhere on the management network. Integrates with Panduit SmartZone for centralized policy-based energy management, event notifications, and historical analytics.
• Rugged, space-efficient rack-mount design: Vertical, 19-inch rack-mountable form factor optimizes rack footprint and cable management while supporting dense IT deployments. Built to withstand data-center environments and deliver reliable, continuous power distribution.
• Energy protection and operational cost savings: In addition to monitoring, the G5 provides circuit protection features and thresholds to prevent overloads, reduce risk of downtime, and drive efficiency through data-driven insights into power usage and load balancing across circuits.

Technical Details of Panduit SmartZone G5 Intelligent 24-Outlets PDU

• Product type: Monitored (Intelligent) PDU with active metering
• Outlet configuration: 24 total outlets — 18 x IEC 60320 C13 and 6 x IEC 60320 C19
• Input power: NEMA L21-30P, 208 V AC
• Network interface: RJ-45 Ethernet for remote management and monitoring
• Mounting: Vertical, 19-inch rack-mountable
• Monitoring capabilities: Real-time measurements of voltage, current, power, and energy with outlet-level visibility
• Management and analytics: Integrates with Panduit SmartZone for centralized energy management, alerts, and data logging

How to install Panduit SmartZone G5 Intelligent 24-Outlets PDU

Installing the Panduit SmartZone G5 PDU is designed to be straightforward in a standard data-center environment. Begin by planning the installation location in a compliant 19-inch rack, ensuring adequate airflow and clearance for cabling. Use the included mounting hardware to secure the vertical PDU rails to the rack, aligning with the rack’s vertical mounting rails. Once mounted, connect the power input from a suitable 208 V AC supply to the NEMA L21-30P plug on the PDU, taking care to match breaker protection and safety guidelines for your facility. After the input power is connected, route power and data cabling to minimize tangling and to maintain proper cable management for airflow efficiency.

Next, connect the PDU’s RJ-45 Ethernet port to your management network. This enables remote monitoring, configuration, and alerting through Panduit SmartZone. Power-on the unit and verify that the PDU initializes correctly and communicates on the network. If your organization uses a centralized management console, add the PDU to the SmartZone environment and apply load profiles, alert thresholds, and access permissions according to your data-center policies.

With the PDU connected and recognized, begin configuring outlet groups and load-shedding policies as needed. You can assign outlets to specific device categories or racks, monitor per-outlet energy usage, and set alarms for abnormal voltage or current levels. Finally, perform a functional check by loading devices incrementally and monitoring the real-time data feed to ensure stable operation, balanced loads, and efficient energy consumption. Regularly review energy analytics dashboards to identify opportunities for optimization, efficiency improvements, and predictive maintenance.

Best practices include maintaining clean cable management to optimize airflow, staggering power draws across outlets to prevent simultaneous peaks, and integrating the SmartZone system with other data-center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools for a holistic view of facility power usage. Routine firmware updates and firmware validation checks should be performed to ensure the PDU remains compatible with evolving network management standards and monitoring capabilities.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What outlets are available on the Panduit SmartZone G5 PDU? A: The unit provides 24 outlets in total, consisting of 18 IEC 60320 C13 outlets and 6 IEC 60320 C19 outlets, suitable for a mix of servers, storage, and networking devices.
• Q: What kind of power input does this PDU require? A: It uses a NEMA L21-30P connector and operates at 208 V AC, typically used in 3-phase data-center environments.
• Q: How does remote monitoring work? A: The PDU includes an RJ-45 Ethernet interface that connects to your management network. It supports remote monitoring, alerting, and integration with Panduit SmartZone for centralized analytics and policy-based control.
• Q: Can I monitor individual outlets? A: Yes. The SmartZone G5 provides outlet-level metering, enabling granular visibility into the power draw of each connected device and facilitating precise load balancing and capacity planning.
• Q: Is this PDU compatible with other Panduit DCIM tools? A: The SmartZone series is designed to integrate with Panduit’s broader energy management ecosystem, allowing centralized monitoring, reporting, and alerting across multiple PDUs and IT assets.
• Q: How do I install and configure the PDU? A: Install the PDU in a standard 19-inch rack, connect the 208 V input, wire the outlets as needed, and connect the PDU to the network via RJ-45. Then configure the device in the SmartZone management interface to set thresholds, alerts, and device groups for centralized monitoring.