ATEN PE7216 User manual

ATEN NRGence™
PE7216 / PE7324
PE8216 / PE8324
16 / 24-Outlet Metered eco PDU
User Manual

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EMC Information
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Warning
Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio
interference.
Achtung
Der Gebrauch dieses Geräts in Wohnumgebung kann Funkstörungen
verursachen.
Note: The KJ and J model series do not meet or qualify for FCC or CE
certification, as they are produced for countries outside the FCC’s jurisdiction.
KCC Statement

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RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
.
PE Device Safety Notice
User Information
Online Registration
Be sure to register your product at our online support center:
Telephone Support
For telephone support, call this number:
International http://eservice.aten.com
International 886-2-8692-6959
China 86-400--810-0-810
Japan 81-3-5615-5811
Korea 82-2-467-6789
North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988
1-949-428-1111
 Set the maximum permissible breaker protection in the building circuitry to the
current rating specified on the rating plate. Observe all national regulations and
safety codes as well as deviations for breakers.
 Only connect the PE Device to a grounded power outlet or a grounded system!
 Make sure that the total current input of the connected systems does not exceed
the current rating specified on the rating plate of the PE Device.
 There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the relevant instructions.

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User Notice
All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject
to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no
representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents
hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. Any of the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold
or licensed as is. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the
buyer (and not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer), assumes the entire cost of
all necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting
from any defect in the software.
The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV interference
caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the responsibility of the user
to correct such interference.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation of this
system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior to operation.
PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS CORRECT BEFORE USE.
If any bodily injury or property damage with respect to operation of the product results
from users not having installed the product in accordance with the instructions provided
in the product’s user manual, or the product is used in an environment with a current
load over the designed specifications of the product, ATEN is not liable for any loss or
damage.
Product Information
For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect
without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized
Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers:
International http://www.aten.com
North America http://www.aten-usa.com

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Package Contents
Check to make sure that all components are in working order. If you encounter
any problem, please contact your dealer.
The eco PDU PE Series standard package consists of:
1 PE7216 / PE7324 / PE8216 / PE8324 Power Distribution Unit
1 power cord (PE7216 / PE8216 only)
1 mounting kit
1 software CD
1 user instructions

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Contents
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Chapter 1. Introduction
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Comparison Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Power Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Remote Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
eco DC DCIM Management Web GUI*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Proactive Overload Protection (POP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Environment Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cable Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PE7216 / PE8216 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PE7324 / PE8324 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Port and LED Panel (All models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Rack Mount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
PDU Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Securing the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Securing the Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 3. Basic Operation and
First-Time Setup
Operation Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Browser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
eco DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
First-Time Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Network Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Changing the Administrator Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Moving On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 4. Logging In
Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
The eco PDU Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Page Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 5. Energy
Energy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Chapter 6. User Management
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Administrator Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Chapter 7. Log
Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
The System Log Event List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Chapter 8. Setup
Device Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Device Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Event Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
SNMP & Telnet Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Chapter 9. PDU
PDU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Firmware File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Appendix
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
The eco PDU’s Main Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Securing the Power Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Resetting the Circuit Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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Recovery Procedure: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
IP Address Determination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
PE7216B / PE8216B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
PE7216G / PE8216G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
PE7324B/J / PE8324B/J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
PE7324G / PE8324G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
PE8324G2 / PE8324G3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Administrator Login Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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About This Manual
This manual is provided to help you get the most out of your eco PDU. It covers
all aspects of the power distribution unit, including installation, configuration,
and operation.
The eco PDU models covered in this manual include:
Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got
damaged during shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.
Note:
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit and/or connected
devices.
The product may have been updated, with features and functions added,
improved, or removed since the release of this manual. For an up-to-date
user manual, visit https://www.aten.com/global/en.
Model
PE7216 20A/16A 16-Outlet Outlet-Metered eco PDU
PE7324 30A/32A 24-Outlet Outlet-Metered eco PDU
PE8216 20A/16A 16-Outlet Outlet-Metered & Switched eco PDU
PE8324 30A/32A 24-Outlet Outlet-Metered & Switched eco PDU

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Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.
[ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means
to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they
appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign
between them: [Ctrl+Alt].
1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.
♦Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential
steps.
>Indicates selecting consecutive options (such as on a menu
or dialog box). For example, Start
> Run means to open the
Start menu, and then select Run.
Indicates critical information.

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
ATEN NRGence PE7216 / PE7324 / PE8216 / PE8324 eco PDUs are
intelligent PDUs that contain 16 or 24 AC power outlets, and are available in
various IEC or NEMA socket configurations. PE8 series features NRGence’s
proactive overload protection, which automatically powers off outlets when a
current overload occurs.
NRGence eco PDUs provide a secure, centralized, intelligent, power
management (power on, off, cycle) for data center IT equipment (servers,
storage systems, KVM switches, network devices, serial data devices, etc.), as
well as the ability to monitor the center's health environment via sensors
1
. The
basic characteristics of each model are shown in the table on page 3.
NRGence eco PDUs offer remote power control combined with real-time
power measurement — allowing you to control and monitor the power status
of its powered devices via TCP/IP connection, either at the PDU device, bank,
or outlet level, depending on the model, from anywhere
2
.
The power status of each outlet can be set individually, allowing users to switch
each device on/off. The eco PDU also offers comprehensive power analysis
reports that can separate departments and/or locations, providing precise
measurements of current, voltage, power, and watt-hour in a real-time display.
Installation and operation is fast and easy: simply plug the cables into their
appropriate ports and users can operate via its intuitive browser-based
configuration and management. Since the eco PDU firmware is upgradeable
over the Internet, you can keep your device up to date with the latest
functionality improvements, simply by downloading updates from our website
as they become available.
NRGence eco PDU supports any 3rd-party v3 SNMP manager software and
NRGence eco DC (Energy & DCIM management web GUI). eco DC provides
you with an easy method for managing multiple devices, offering an intuitive
and user-friendly Graphical User Interface that allows you to configure a PDU
device and monitor power status of the equipment connected.
With its advanced security features and ease of operation, the eco PDU is the
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access for multiple computer/server installationinfrastructures and allocate
power resources in the most efficient way.
Note: 1. Sensors are optional accessories. A sensor-enabled installation is
required to generate a more complete energy-efficient data and chart.
Higher sensor installation density is helpful to generate more accurate
data. See Optional Accessories, page 8, for further information.
2. eco PDUs are primarily designed for access via an intranet; extra
network security protection is suggested for Internet access usage.
3. Not all models support all features. See Comparison Chart, page 3,
and Specifications, page 70, for full details.

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Comparison Chart
Note: For the complete specifications of individual models, including bank-
by-bank outlet details, please reference Specifications, page 70.
Model Inlet / Cord Outlets
Metering
Level
Outlet
Switching
PE7216B NEMA 6-20P 16 14 x IEC 60320 C13 +
2 x IEC 60320 C19
PDU /
1 x Bank /
Outlet
No
PE8216B Yes 16/16
PE7216G IEC 60320 C20 No
PE8216G Yes 16/16
PE7324B / J NEMA L6-30P 24 21 x IEC 60320 C13 +
3 x IEC 60320 C19
PDU /
2 x Bank /
Outlet
No
PE8324B / J Yes 24/24
PE7324G IEC 60309 32A No
PE8324G Yes 24/24
PE8324G2 6 x IEC 60320 C13 +
18 x IEC 60320 C19
PE8324G3 18 x IEC 60320 C13 +
6 x IEC 60320 C19

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Features
Power Distribution
Space saving 0U rack mount design with rear mounting
Various IEC outlet models
2 digit 7-segment front panel LED showing PDU / Phase / Bank / Outlet
ID
3 digit 7-segment front panel LED showing Current / Voltage / Power
Dissipation, IP address, and readings from up to 4 environment sensors
Safe shutdown support
Separate power for the unit's own power and its power outlets — keeping
the user interface accessible even when an overload condition trips the
devices' circuit breaker
Proactive overload protection (POP) (PE8216/PE8324 only) —
automatically powering off outlets when a current overload occurs (see
Proactive Overload Protection (POP), page 6)
Remote Access
Remote power control via TCP/IP and a built-in 10/100 Ethernet port
Network Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, SMTP, ARP,
DHCP, NTP, DNS, Auto Sense, Telnet, Ping, SNMP v1, v2 & v3
Remote users can monitor outlet status via web pages on web browsers
eco PDU Energy & DCIM Management Web GUI — eco DC
Supports SNMP Manager v3
Operation
Local and remote power outlet control (on, off, power cycle) by individual
outlets (PE8216/PE8324 only)
Supports multiple power control methods — Wake on LAN, System after
AC Back, Kill the Power
Power-on sequencing — setting the power on sequence and delaying time
for each outlet to allow equipment to be powered on in the defined order
Easy setup and operation via a browser-based user interface
Multibrowser support (IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
RTC support to keep the timer running during times without power
Up to 8 user accounts and 1 administrator account

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Management
Power metering and monitoring at the PDU / Bank / Outlet level
LED indicators for current, voltage, power dissipation at the PDU / Bank /
Outlet levels
Real-time aggregate current, voltage, power, and power dissipation
displayed in a browser-based UI for monitoring at the PDU, bank and
outlet level (PE7216/PE8216 offers 1 bank metering; PE7324/PE8324
offers 2 bank metering)
Alert notification for selected events (on, off, recycle, failure, exceeding
threshold settings, etc.), via blinking LEDs (locally), SMTP, and SNMP
trap notification
Supports Management Information Base (MIB) files for SNMP
Environment monitoring — supports external temperature / humidity /
differential pressure sensors for rack environment monitoring
Door Sensor support — allowing monitoring of rack mount enclosure door
access and notifying users when a door is opened.
Current and voltage threshold setting
Naming support for outlets
User outlet access assignment on an outlet-by-outlet basis
Event logging and Syslog support
Upgradeable firmware
Multilanguage support — English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified
Chinese, Japanese, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Russian, Korean,
Portuguese
Security
Two-level password security
Strong security features include strong password protection and advanced
encryption technologies — TLS 1.0
Remote authentication support: RADIUS
IP / MAC filter
eco DC DCIM Management Web GUI*
Automatic discovery of all PE devices within the LAN
Remote real-time power measurement and monitoring

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Real-time environment sensor monitoring
Plotting/monitoring of all PE devices
Exceed threshold alert through SMTP and System log
Power Analysis report
Note: eco DC is designed to work with NRGence PDUs and is bundled with
all PE series packages.
Proactive Overload Protection (POP)
The PE8216 and PE8324 models feature NRGence’s exclusive Proactive
Overload Protection (POP) technology. Effective on all non-critical outlets,
this added safety feature automatically powers off outlets when a current
overload occurs.
POP mode is engaged, powering off the outlets, when the current exceeds the
maximum threshold value set. The LED display shows POP and a beeper
sounds. Press any button for two seconds to clear POP mode and power the
outlets back on.

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Requirements
Browsers accessing the eco PDU must support TLS 1.0.
For cold booting of attached computers, the computer's BIOS must
support Wake on LAN or System after AC Back.
For Safe Shutdown:
The computer must be running Windows (2000 or above) or Linux.
The Safe Shutdown program — PMonitor — must be installed and
running on the computer (available by download from our website or
on the software CD included).
Note:Safe shutdown program PMonitor can be downloaded from the
Support and Download section of the product web page, as shown
below

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Optional Accessories
Environment Sensors
For complete energy management of an instrumented data center with the eco
PDU and eco DC, you should install 4 sensors for each of the racks in your data
center in order to generate a complete energy-efficient data chart. 8/16-port
models have 4 sensor ports. Higher sensor installation density is helpful to
generate more accurate data.
To get the most complete eco DC data, the recommended 4-sensor setup is
shown in the table, below:
Door Sensor
All models in the PE7xxx/PE8xxx range feature a 4-pin dry contact port for
door sensors in monitoring rack mount enclosure door access, and notifying
users when a door is opened.
For a list of compatible door sensors, please refer to the Compatible
Accessories section on the product web page. Please contact your ATEN dealer
for inquiry and purchase.
Sensor Management
Sensors can be managed via the eco PDU’s built-in graphical user interface
(GUI) or with the NRGence eco DC that can be downloaded from the ATEN
website. The download link can be found on the software CD provided with the
eco PDU package.
Cable Holders
Cable holders are optional accessories. For added safety, use ATEN Lok-U-
Plug cable holders to secure the cables from your attached devices in place on
the eco PDU. Only the ATEN Lok-U-Plug cable holders that have been
specifically designed to work with the eco PDU can be used. Using any other
Port Location Part Number Sensor
Sensor 1 Intake EA1140 or
EA1240
Temperature or
Temperature / Humidity
Sensor 2 Intake
Sensor 3 Exhaust
Sensor 4 Exhaust
or Floor EA1340 Differential Pressure

eco PDU PE Series User Manual
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kinds of cable securing device could potentially result in irreversible damage
or harm to the device or users. For a list of compatible cable holders, please
refer to the Compatible Products section on the product web page.

Chapter 1. Introduction
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Components
PE7216 / PE8216
Note: The PE7216 / PE8216 unit components are identical except for the
outlet LEDs — the PE7216 has none while the PE8216 has 16, as shown
by number 5 above.
1
2
5
3
4
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PE7216 PE8216