Vertiv Geist Monitored rPDU Inline Meter 0U 30A

The Vertiv Geist Monitored rPDU Inline Meter 0U 30A (VP1G50) is a network-attached, rack-mounted power distribution unit designed to deliver real-time power monitoring at the rack level without consuming valuable rack unit space. Built in a zero-U form factor, it mounts vertically along the interior side rail of standard 19-inch or 23-inch racks, preserving all usable rack unit positions for active computing equipment. The unit accepts a 30A input feed and distributes power across multiple NEMA 5-20R outlets, providing granular visibility into total power consumption, voltage, and current draw through an integrated inline metering module that communicates over a dedicated network interface.

The VP1G50 features an embedded web interface and SNMP support, enabling integration into enterprise monitoring platforms, DCIM solutions, and network management systems without requiring additional software agents on monitored servers. Operators can access real-time and historical power data remotely, supporting capacity planning, load balancing across circuits, and proactive identification of overloaded branch circuits before they cause unplanned downtime. The unit's inline meter design measures power at the PDU input, making it straightforward to account for total rack power consumption in multi-tenant colocation and enterprise data center environments.

Targeted at high-density compute, networking, and storage deployments, the Vertiv Geist VP1G50 is well suited for environments where per-rack power accountability is a operational or contractual requirement. Its 0U mounting configuration and support for remote monitoring make it a practical choice for data center operators seeking to improve power usage effectiveness (PUE) reporting, enforce per-rack power budgets, and satisfy audit requirements for energy management without disrupting existing rack layouts or requiring physical access for routine power checks.

Ideal for

• Colocation facilities requiring per-rack power metering to enforce tenant power SLAs and generate accurate billing-grade consumption reports
• Enterprise data centers implementing DCIM integration where per-rack real-time power data must be ingested via SNMP into centralized monitoring platforms
• High-density HPC and GPU compute clusters where branch circuit load management is critical to avoid tripping 30A breakers under variable workload bursts
• Network operations centers and server rooms where zero-U PDU deployment preserves all rack unit positions for active switching, routing, or server hardware
• Facilities undergoing PUE improvement initiatives that require granular rack-level energy data to accurately account for IT load versus total facility power draw
• Managed service providers instrumenting customer racks with network-accessible power monitoring to enable remote capacity reporting and proactive infrastructure management

Technical specifications

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