Panduit SmartZone G5 Switched and Monitored PDU 36-Outlet 60A 3-Phase

The Panduit SmartZone G5 Switched and Monitored PDU represents next-generation power distribution for ultra-high-density compute environments. Built to address the exponential power demands of GPU and AI accelerator clusters, this 36-outlet unit delivers granular per-outlet switched control and comprehensive real-time monitoring across a single 3-phase 60A input. Each outlet is individually addressable via web interface, REST API, or SNMP, enabling remote power cycling, outlet grouping, and intelligent load balancing without physical access to the rack.

Architecturally, the G5 integrates switched PDU functionality with embedded environmental sensors and power metering at outlet, circuit, and phase levels. This architecture eliminates the need for separate monitoring appliances while providing the per-outlet switching capability critical for managing heterogeneous workloads—particularly in colocation and hyperscale facilities where tenant isolation and independent device control are mandatory. The unit supports both IPv4 and IPv6 connectivity with redundant network interfaces for failover operation.

Deployed in 2024-Q2, the SmartZone G5 directly addresses the infrastructure acceleration curve driven by enterprise AI adoption, where individual GPU nodes and accelerator modules require independent power management, scheduled reboots, and thermal-responsive power sequencing. Its high outlet density (36 positions in standard rack form factor) significantly reduces overall PDU footprint and associated cabling complexity compared to lower-density alternatives.

Ideal for

• Hyperscale data center GPU clusters requiring per-accelerator power switching and remote reboot for failed CUDA compute modules without site technician dispatch
• Colocation facilities offering AI/ML workload hosting with tenant-isolated outlet control, metering, and chargeback by individual GPU or accelerator instance
• High-performance computing (HPC) research clusters where experimental node failure recovery depends on remote power cycling and automated failover sequencing
• Inference serving infrastructure in edge colocation environments where workload density necessitates granular thermal and power management per outlet
• Hybrid cloud migration staging racks where multiple vendors' GPU appliances occupy single PDU and require independent lifecycle and power state management
• Tier-1 and Tier-3+ data centers consolidating legacy lower-density PDUs into next-generation switched infrastructure with native API-driven orchestration

Technical specifications

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.