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Vertiv Geist Switched Rack PDU

Vertiv Switched rack PDUs (rPDU) provide a comprehensive view of critical IT equipment power usage, both at the rack and via remote access with the added ability to remotely turn on, turn off, or reboot power at each outlet. Switched rPDUs are available in a variety of electrical and receptacle configurations.

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Best Suited For:
  • Banking, Financial and Insurance
  • Broadcast and Entertainment
  • Construction and Engineering
  • Data Center/Colocation/Hosting
  • Education
  • Government
  • Manufacturing
  • Military, Defense, Aerospace and Missile
  • Power Generation
  • Power/Gas Transmission and Distribution
  • Professional Services
  • Retail and Wholesale
  • Telecom
Warranty: Vertiv Geist rPDUs come with a standard three-year warranty that is automatically extended for free, to five years, if the product is registered within 120 days of purchase.

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The Switched PDU offers real-time power consumption metrics and Email & SNMP alarming for voltage, real power, apparent power, power factor, amperage and kilowatt hours at the rack and via secure web interface along with remote outlet control. The PDU offers important insights enabling the user to balance loads, evaluate energy usage trends, and ensure maximum uptime.

Benefits

Outlet level control to turn on, turn off or reboot individual outlets.
Bi-Stable latching relays significantly reduce idle power draw.
Upgradeable and Hot-Swappable monitoring device
Local and remote power monitoring with accuracy of +/- 1% (ANSI & IEC Standards)
VLC (Visible Light Communication)
Environmental monitoring with the addition of optional sensors.
 High Temperature Grade 60 °C for high temperature environments. 
Color-coded U-Lock receptacles by circuit for instant identification. 
Flexibility to meet a broad range of requirements, with a variety of electrical and receptacle configurations available. 
Simple and quick installation in all standard racks or cabinets with included mounting brackets. 
 

Features

Avoid potential circuit overloads with remote current metering and monitoring of connected loads. 
Power sequencing time delays allow users to define the order in which to power up or down connected equipment to avoid circuit overload.
Remotely reboot outlets to power cycle unresponsive IT equipment or increase runtime of critical equipment upon power failure with outlet-level control. 
Reliable power distribution with local and remote power monitoring options offer quick access to critical power usage information to evaluate energy usage trends and maximize uptime.
Environmental monitoring capabilities ensure users have critical infrastructure data at their fingertips.
Upgrade your hot-swappable monitoring device on the fly to leverage new technologies and accommodate changing business needs without having to replace entire power strips. 
U-Lock receptacles secure power cords and avoid accidental disconnections. 
Simplify circuit and phase balancing with color-coded receptacles. 
Monitor power consumption at the outlet-level for a detailed view of power distributed to specific equipment with the outlet level option.
Gather comprehensive power data at the palm of your hand with the use of the Vertiv VLC mobile app. 
Standard three-year warranty, upgraded to five years with product registration.

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Products Support Contacts

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Geist Support - Americas (Rack PDU and Watchdog)
+1 888 630 4445
1777 Yolande Avenue Lincoln Nebraska USA
Product areas of focus: Power Distribution, Monitoring
Vertiv (Customer Service for DC Power Systems & Outdoor Enclosures)
+1 800 800 1280
USA
Product areas of focus: DC Power Systems, Power Distribution, Outdoor Enclosures
Vertiv (Liebert Services)
+1 800 543 2378
610 Executive Campus Drive Westerville Ohio 43082 USA
Product areas of focus: Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Power Distribution, Thermal Management, Integrated Solutions, Racks and Containment

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rPDU Finder

Use the rPDU Finder to locate the Vertiv Geist power strip that you require based on a variety of configuration options. If you cannot find the rPDU you need in our list, please call for assistance; delivery of non-standard units can be fulfilled in as few as 7 days.

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Vertiv Geist rPDU Web Demos

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Vertiv™ Geist™ Rack PDUs Are Here to Protect your Unique IT Infrastructure

The Vertiv™ Geist™ Rack PDU empowers your business with cutting-edge features to provide reliable power distribution to the critical applications of the digital world. With over 1,000 basic and intelligent rPDU configurations, Vertiv Geist has a solution specifically tailored to your business needs. The evolutionary design platform allows you to upgrade the rPDU as technology changes and your business needs evolve. The configure and engineer to order capabilities provide limitless options to meet market demands.

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