Panduit SmartZone G5 Intelligent 48-Outlets PDU

The Panduit SmartZone G5 Intelligent 48-Outlets PDU is designed to deliver intelligent power distribution for modern data centers. This monitored PDU provides centralized visibility and control over critical IT loads, helping you maximize uptime, optimize energy use, and support rapid growth. Built for three-phase 208 V environments, it balances power delivery across dense racks while keeping conduits and cables neatly organized. With a robust mix of outlets and a network-ready management interface, it’s a reliable backbone for any high-demand server, storage, and networking deployment.

• 48 outlets total: 36 IEC 60320 C13 outlets and 12 IEC 60320 C19 outlets, offering flexible real-time distribution for servers, switches, storage devices, and other power-hungry equipment.
• Monitored PDU with remote visibility and control via standard Ethernet (RJ-45), enabling proactive power management and fault detection.
• IEC 60309 3P+E input supports stable three-phase power delivery for data centers and high-density racks, reducing voltage drop and improving performance consistency.
• Vertical, rack-mountable form factor optimizes space in tight environments, promoting clean cable management and easier service access.
• Scalable, future-ready design that helps IT teams improve uptime, plan capacity, and integrate with existing DCIM and monitoring platforms for holistic data-center visibility.

Technical Details of Panduit SmartZone G5 Intelligent 48-Outlets PDU

• Outlet configuration: 36 x IEC 60320 C13, 12 x IEC 60320 C19
• Input power: 208 V AC, 3P+E (IEC 60309)
• Monitoring capability: Monitored PDU with remote status monitoring via RJ-45 network
• Form factor: Vertical, rack-mountable design for density in standard server racks
• Management interface: Network-enabled for remote access, measurement, and alerting
• Brand and line: Panduit SmartZone G5 series, designed to support intelligent power distribution in data centers

How to install Panduit SmartZone G5 Intelligent 48-Outlets PDU

Preparing for installation starts with assessing your rack and power topology. Confirm that your rack has the correct mounting rails, enough space for a vertical PDU, and an available 208 V three-phase power source with earth connection. Consider cable management paths and labeling schemes to keep outlets and cords organized as soon as the PDU is in place.

Step 1 — Rack mounting: Use the included mounting hardware to secure the PDU to the rack rails. Position the unit for easy access to outlets and convenient cable routing. Ensure the unit is level and firmly attached to prevent vibration or movement during maintenance.

Step 2 — Power and network connections: Connect the PDU to your 208 V three-phase power source, ensuring all connections are secure and compliant with your facility’s electrical standards. Attach the RJ-45 Ethernet cable to your network or monitoring system to provide remote visibility into voltage, current, outlet status, and alarms. If your environment supports DHCP, enable it for effortless IP assignment; otherwise configure a static IP to integrate with your DCIM or monitoring platform.

Step 3 — Initial configuration: Access the PDU’s management interface through your network to set authentication credentials, alert thresholds, and logging preferences. Align the PDU with your monitoring ecosystem by configuring SNMP traps or other supported protocols so that critical events are surfaced to your operations team in real time.

Step 4 — Outlet labeling and grouping: For efficient troubleshooting and capacity planning, label each outlet by device or rack location. Group outlets by application or device type if your monitoring system supports it, enabling quicker fault isolation and energy analytics during audits or outages.

Step 5 — Verification and testing: Power up the PDU and verify that all outlets report status correctly in your monitoring interface. Run a controlled load test to confirm balanced distribution across the 3P supply and validate that alerts trigger as configured. Review your DCIM dashboards to ensure data accuracy and responsiveness of control actions such as remote shutdown or load shedding if needed.

Maintenance and ongoing care: Regularly review power-circuit utilization and outlet health through the monitoring interface. Schedule firmware updates as they become available, and maintain documentation for asset management, including outlet mappings and load profiles. The SmartZone G5 is designed to integrate with standard enterprise monitoring workflows, allowing IT teams to automate routine power management tasks and focus on higher-value activities such as capacity planning and preventative maintenance.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the Panduit SmartZone G5 Intelligent 48-Outlets PDU? It is a monitored, intelligent power distribution unit designed to deliver 48 outlets across a 3-phase 208 V supply, with remote monitoring and control to improve data-center uptime and efficiency.
• How many outlets are available and what outlets types are used? The unit provides 48 total outlets: 36 IEC 60320 C13 and 12 IEC 60320 C19, enabling a flexible mix of IT equipment in a single PDU.
• What kind of monitoring does it offer? The PDU provides remote visibility and control via an Ethernet (RJ-45) network, enabling status monitoring, outlet-level insights, and alerting to help prevent outages.
• Is this PDU suitable for rack-mount installations? Yes. It is designed as a vertical, rack-mountable PDU to optimize space in dense data-center racks while keeping cables organized and accessible.
• How can it benefit a data center operation? By delivering real-time power insight, alerting, and remote control, it helps IT teams reduce downtime, improve energy efficiency, and support scalable growth as loads evolve.
• What should I consider when installing? Plan for adequate space in the rack, ensure a proper 208 V three-phase supply, configure network connectivity for monitoring, and label outlets for straightforward management and troubleshooting.