Accurately monitoring power usage using intelligent PDUs helps to provide the data needed to enhance rack power efficiency in data centres and server rooms. It can help reduce energy consumption (and energy costs) and assist in identifying potential threats to network uptime before disaster strikes.
But replacing older PDUs with smart units can be a costly and time-consuming exercise. So, what if the existing hardware could have power monitoring intelligence added?
PowerZooks sensors offer an ideal solution for legacy environments, turning ‘dumb’ PDUs smart and avoiding the need for expensive replacement.
Cost of decommissioning older PDUs
Replacing dumb PDUs can be an expensive process. There’s the cost of new smart units, plus installation. Decommissioning old hardware and installing new equipment may require network downtime, which can potentially lead to loss of revenue. There’s also an environmental cost, as old PDUs may not be fully recyclable.
PowerZooks offer a smart solution
PowerZook sensors can help you to harvest valuable power usage data from your dumb PDUs. They simply clamp around 2/3-core 16/32A PDU cables (without the need for any cable modification) and provide power usage readings to your existing NMS via SNMP.
Not only do PowerZook sensors allow you to extend the lifespan of your existing dumb PDUs, helping to minimise environmental costs, but they can be installed without any downtime or network disruption.
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