HPE 38-Outlet PDU

The HPE 38-Outlet PDU is a high‑density, rack‑level power distribution solution designed for modern data centers and co‑locations. Built as part of HPE’s G2 Metered PDU family, this unit delivers precise, billing‑grade power monitoring over the network, helping you maximize circuit capacity, optimize cooling, and implement accurate chargebacks for IT consumption. If you’re looking to move beyond simple power delivery to true energy visibility, this 38‑outlet PDU provides the reliability, scalability, and data you need to run a leaner, more cost‑effective infrastructure.

• 38 outlets in a compact, rack‑mount form factor to power dense IT environments, including servers, storage, networking gear, and cooling devices, while keeping cable management clean and predictable.
• Billing‑grade metering with accurate power analytics that enable precise cost allocation and chargebacks across departments, tenants, or customers in data centers and co‑location facilities.
• Networked power monitoring with a built‑in management interface, offering real‑time data, historical reporting, and alerting to help you prevent outages and optimize energy use across the rack.
• Robust reliability designed for 24/7 operation, with fault‑tolerant components and secure remote access, ensuring you have continuous visibility and control even in fast‑paced data center environments.
• Seamless integration with data center infrastructure management (DCIM) workflows and IT service management, empowering proactive capacity planning and efficient budgeting for power resources.

Technical Details of HPE 38-Outlet PDU

• Outlet count: 38 outlets arranged to support high‑density rack configurations, enabling flexible distribution to diverse devices within a single enclosure.
• Metering and energy reporting: Billing‑grade power measurement with centralized reporting that supports accurate energy accounting, consumption trends, and chargeback calculations.
• Network and management: Integrated network access for remote monitoring, data collection, and alerting. Supports web UI and standard management protocols to fit into existing IT and facilities ecosystems.
• Physical design: Rack‑mountable form factor suitable for standard 19‑inch racks, designed to minimize footprint while maximizing usable outlets in dense environments.
• Electrical configurations: Voltage, current, and regional configurations vary by model; designed to support common data‑center standards and to be configured to local electrical requirements.
• Compatibility and integration: Works with HP and third‑party DCIM tools to streamline monitoring, reporting, and capacity planning across multiple PDUs and racks.

How to install HPE 38-Outlet PDU

• Prepare the rack space and install the PDU using the supplied mounting hardware, ensuring secure attachment and proper cable routing to prevent airflow obstruction.
• Connect the PDU to the appropriate mains power source according to the regional electrical configuration and circuit capacity. Verify all connections are tight and compliant with local electrical codes.
• Attach IT devices to the 38 outlets, distributing loads evenly to avoid single‑point overloading and to maintain balanced rack power for best cooling and reliability.
• Configure network settings for remote monitoring. Assign an IP address, set up SNMP or other supported management protocols, and enable time synchronization with a trusted NTP source.
• Access the PDU management interface to calibrate meters, set alert thresholds (for over‑current, overheating, or unusual energy spikes), and integrate with your DCIM or billing system for ongoing reporting.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What makes the HPE 38‑Outlet PDU a good choice for data centers?

  A: It delivers precise, networked energy monitoring with billing‑grade accuracy across a dense outlet count, enabling better capacity planning, chargeback accuracy, and proactive infrastructure management.

• Q: Can this PDU be integrated with existing DCIM tools?

  A: Yes. The PDU is designed to work with standard DCIM ecosystems and IT management platforms, providing data that can be consumed by monitoring dashboards, reports, and energy‑use analytics.

• Q: How many outlets does the PDU have and how is load distributed?

  A: The unit provides 38 outlets in a compact rack‑mount footprint, with flexible load distribution intended to support dense server racks while maintaining balance for cooling efficiency.

• Q: What kind of metering does it offer?

  A: It offers billing‑grade metering to enable accurate energy reporting and chargebacks, helping data centers and co‑locations allocate power costs precisely to tenants or departments.