Schleifenbauer, a specialist in advanced Power Distribution Units (PDUs) for data centres and IT infrastructure, proudly announces the launch of the PDU 5.0. This intelligent and flexible Power Distribution Unit will be available from January 2025, equipping data centres with the tools needed to optimise energy consumption and efficiently manage complex workloads. With the PDU 5.0, Schleifenbauer addresses the growing demand for robust infrastructures that support AI, HPC, and Machine Learning.
Developed in collaboration with over 40 data centre operators, the PDU 5.0 is an innovative solution designed to help data centre managers monitor systems more effectively and optimise energy use. Furthermore, the PDU 5.0 seamlessly integrates with the EnerTree DCEM software—offered at no additional cost—for advanced energy management.
What makes the PDU 5.0 unique?
- Real-time data streaming: Stream live data on power consumption and environmental conditions, enabling rapid response to potential issues and preventing downtime.
- Effortless scalability with Daisy Chaining: Manage up to 100 PDUs via a single IP address. Reduced complexity, increased efficiency.
- Visual status indicators: The LED ring provides immediate visual feedback on the PDU’s status, offering quick optical status checks.
- Remote display via NFC: Instantly access local PDU data on your tablet or smartphone without requiring a physical display on the PDU.
- Reliable and secure communication: Encryption and access controls ensure your data is protected at all times.
EnerTree DCEM Software: Your secret weapon
The PDU 5.0 includes the powerful EnerTree DCEM software, enabling you to monitor, report, and optimise your datacentre’s energy usage. What does EnerTree offer?
- Real-time monitoring: Gain immediate insight into your datacentre’s performance, from energy consumption to temperature and voltage across PDUs, third-party PDUs, UPS systems, and cooling units.
- Proactive maintenance: Predictive analytics help identify issues before they arise, increasing efficiency and minimising downtime.
- Robust security: From AES 256-bit encryption to integration with Active Directory® and LDAP/S, EnerTree ensures your data remains secure.
- Seamless integration: EnerTree works effortlessly with your existing DCIM software and supports a range of protocols, including SNMP, MODBUS/TCP, and REST API.
The future is flexible and scalable
The PDU 5.0 is designed to evolve with the needs of modern datacentres. Its modular construction and integration with EnerTree software prepare you for the future, without downtime.
With the launch of the PDU 5.0, Schleifenbauer reaffirms its commitment to helping datacentres operate more efficiently and sustainably
Availability
The PDU 5.0 will be available from January 2025. For more information about the product, visit their website or watch this YouTube video for more information.