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As well as metering and switching of individual outlets, users can now group outlets together
by pieces of IT equipment so that they can meter and switch equipment with multiple inputs
over A and B feeds. This means they can get a clearer view of the power usage of their
equipment together with the capacity available within their data centre and can save time by
controlling certain operations, such as remote re-booting and scheduled shutdowns, more
easily.

Eaton’s new Metered Outlet ePDUs allow energy usage of IT equipment to be monitored
locally and remotely, making it easier to determine where energy savings can be made. In
addition, since the meters are of billing grade accuracy, the readings can be used by inEaton/house data centre operators to apportion costs between company departments and by colocation
data centre operators to charge customers for energy usage.

The new Switched ePDUs incorporate metering and also allow power to individual servers to
be turned on and off remotely. This is an important aid to efficiency, as servers that are not
currently needed can easily be turned off, and non-essential equipment can be scheduled to
shut down at times when it is not needed.

The new Managed ePDUs offer a combination of the Metered Outlet and Switched facilities.
They provide independent power metering and switching for each individual output or piece
of IT equipment. Detailed information about power usage is a valuable tool for increasing
efficiency, and for reducing downtime, as it aids rapid fault location.
All of Eaton’s third generation of ePDUs can be viewed and managed through Eaton’s
Intelligent Power Manager software that integrates easily with leading virtualisation
dashboards. Network-connected models enable users of the software to automatically
discover, monitor, mass update and mass configure multiple ePDUs. The whole range also
offers space-saving 0U construction, patent pending eGrip plug retention and a maximum
operating temperature of 60 ºC and was recently awarded a 2014 Data Center Excellence
Award from infoTECH Spotlight and a 2015 Product of the Year Award from INTERNET TELEPHONY.

Eaton’s ePDUs are made in EMEA, providing faster shipping times, with customised units
also available to meet users’ specific needs. Additionally, they can be incorporated within
Eaton’s Intelligent Power Pod – an integrated power infrastructure system for modern IT
applications including converged and hyper-converged infrastructures. This incorporates
power backup, power distribution, power management, housing and support services and
helps increase reliability and uptime of IT applications, and thus ensures continuity of the
entire business.

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Eaton’s electrical business is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit
protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural
solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and
engineering services. Eaton is positioned through its global solutions to answer today’s most
critical electrical power management challenges.

Eaton is a power management company with 2014 sales of $22.6 billion. Eaton provides
energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and
mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 102,000
employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.