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Power HP iPDU Provides Automated Power Mapping And 99 Percent Accuracy HP has introduced its newest 12-outlet HP Intelligent Power Distribution Units (iPDU). The iPDUs automatically track and monitor rack-installed devices including blade and non-blade servers, storage and third-party devices for local and remote, power management of highdensity, data center deployments. The HP iPDU family offers 99 percent accuracy for maintaining spot-on data center growth. Using power cables with embedded communication lines, the HP iPDU family is capable of relaying information to automatically map the power setup inside a rack directly to management software, reducing the risk of human errors that are responsible for most power outages. Automatic mapping speeds configuration and allows for an accurate visual of the rack layout with power connections, power monitoring and trending to maximize resource allocation in the data center. The HP iPDU also includes built-in remote management with an intuitive browser interface. Although many of the HP iPDU features are vendor-neutral, HP incorporates Power Discovery Services (PDS) which, when specifically combined with HP’s line of Platinum and Platinum Plus power supplies, allows the HP iPDU to communicate directly and in greater detail with attached HP ProLiant ML and DL servers and BladeSystem enclosures that are using the HP Intelligent AC power module. PDS is unique to HP and allows for auto-discovery of the server when plugged into the power source, automatic redundancy configuration, and an overview of server asset information such as such as server name, Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) number, and IP address. The two 12-outlet iPDUs are three-phase, 17.3 kVA available in both 60 amp/208 volt and 30 amp/415 volt configurations. The iPDU family provides single-phase and three-phase monitored power, as well as full-rack power utility from 4.9 kVA up to 22 kVA and up to 30 outlets. During a power failure and when backup time limits are approaching, the LPR series software takes a number of key actions. These user-configurable actions ensure that processes are stopped, open files are closed and unattended systems are shut down as the laboratory directs. When the power returns, the laboratory can opt for automatic restart or select that the auto-restart be disabled to assure key start-up protocols have been completed. The LPR series also has an emergency shutdown capability to power down the IPPS in the event of a catastrophic laboratory condition. A highly desirable feature of the new PPI LPR series of power protection systems is that they can be upgraded to include the expanded LPS series global smart monitoring and reporting capability. The simple addition of the SNMP protocol, including an interface card and software, allows the upgraded IPPS to communicate via a local LAN and/or the Internet connection for global monitoring, communication, command and control. Circuit Protection Goes Gold Schruter has released its 5 mm by 20 mm fuses and OGN series fuse block with gold-plated contacts. The contact between end-caps and clips provides low contact resistance and corrosion resistance. The fuse block plastic offers enhanced thermal characteristics according to IEC 60695-2-12 & 13. The gold-plated surface mount terminals provide improved solderabillity between the fuse block and printed circuit board. The FST and SPT fuse series with time-lag characteristic are according to IEC 60127-2. The FST has a low breaking capacity of 35 A to 125 A and current range of 50 mA up to 20 amps at 250 Volts AC. The SPT current range is 1 to 16 A and offers a high-breaking capacity of up to 1,500 A at 250 VAC, thus allowing for safe interruption of a dangerous fault. The fuses can also be soldered directly onto the board in applications where space is limited. New Surge Suppression Solution to Shield Electronics from Surge Energy Let-Through PPI Introduces LPR Series of Instrument Power Protection Systems Precision Power International (PPI) has introduced a series of Instrument Power Protection Systems (IPPS) featuring local monitoring. These systems offer a lower cost power protection monitoring alternative to PPI’s standard LPS smart monitoring and reporting systems. The LPR series enables communications between the IPPS and the protected load, which might be an instrumentation system or standalone laboratory asset, and a local computer. The LPR series product line comes standard with a local interface cable and software to allow real-time monitoring of the IPPS, as well as shut-down signaling capability of the equipment being protected, should the design autonomy time limit of the IPPS approach. The LPR series software supports the most common operating systems (Novell, UNIX,VMS, Windows LINUX), has modular and layered architecture, and works for all degrees of network complexity, such as stand-alone, multi-vendor networks and large managed networks. Zero Surge, Inc. has introduced a surge suppression filter solution engineered for data center operations to shield uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and connected rack-mounted equipment and sensitive electronics from high and damaging surge energy let-through. These power quality filters (Model IR-2U-30T-120) are designed to overcome the minimal surge protection found in most UPS units. The filter can deliver service during surges and eliminate the potential for loss or corruption of critical stored data. The filters integrate patented Total Surge Cancellation (TSC) technology designed to ensure absolutely no let-through of surge energy. They additionally will remove any EMI/RFI fluctuations from power lines that otherwise could disrupt signals and degrade equipment over time. Standard filters (30 amp capacity for 2 rack units and 120 V applications) integrate a 30 amp locking plug and receptacle to avoid any possibility of accidental or inadvertent power disconnect. Custom solutions can be developed to satisfy particular application requirements. November/December 2012 www.ElectronicsProtectionMagazine.com 23 http://www.ElectronicsProtectionMagazine.com

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Electronics Protection - November/December 2012
Buckeye Shapeform Provides Nuclear Lab New Case Options
Collaborative Design of Custom Enclosures - An Overview of the Process
Lowering Data Center Energy Bills: DCIM to the Rescue
What the New NFPA Workplace Electrical Safety Provisions Mean for Data Center Managers
Mitigating Risks Through Power Distribution Design
Don’t Call it a Box! Instrument Cases Can Combine Strength and Eye Appeal
L-com Adds New Sizes to Its Non-Powered Weatherproof Industrial Enclosures Line
Nusil Presents Thermally Conductive Electronic Packaging Material
Lapp’s Cable Glands Deliver EMI Protection and Simple Installation
New Surge Suppression Solution to Shield Electronics from Surge Energy Let-Through
Chatsworth Products Increases Surface Area on Cable Pathways by 400 Percent
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