G5 PDU Installation Manual

Contents
Before You Begin ............................................................................................................ 3
Overview...................................................................................................................... 3
Important Safety Information ....................................................................................... 3
Required Tools ............................................................................................................ 5
Section 1 – Introduction................................................................................................... 6
Classification Overview................................................................................................ 6
Features ...................................................................................................................... 7
Form Factors ............................................................................................................... 8
Load Segment and Phase Distinction .......................................................................... 8
Power Cord Retention ................................................................................................. 9
Integrated Cord Retention ........................................................................................ 9
Locking Power Cord ............................................................................................... 11
Section 2 – Installing the PDU....................................................................................... 12
Vertical PDUs ............................................................................................................ 12
Install Mounting Hardware ..................................................................................... 12
Vertical (0U) PDU– Single Installation.................................................................... 13
Vertical (0U) PDU– Two or More Installation ......................................................... 13
High Density PDU Installation ................................................................................ 14
1U PDUs.................................................................................................................... 15
Mounting Options ................................................................................................... 15
Mounting Hardware Installation .............................................................................. 15
2U PDUs.................................................................................................................... 16
Mounting Options ................................................................................................... 16
Mounting Hardware Installation .............................................................................. 17
Grounding the PDU ................................................................................................... 17
Connecting the Ground Bonding Cable.................................................................. 17
Bonding ..................................................................................................................... 19

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Section 3 – Connecting the PDU ................................................................................... 20

Connecting the PDU to a Power Source.................................................................... 20

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Before You Begin

Overview
This document provides installation instructions and configuration instructions to
qualified personnel for installing a Panduit Metered, Switched, and Metered & Switched
Power Distribution Unit (PDU) into a datacenter rack. Please read all instructions before
operating the equipment and save this manual for future reference.

Important Safety Information

See the complete regulatory compliance notices in Safety and Compliance Information
for Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products on the Panduit website
(http://www.panduit.com/). In addition, follow the safety precautions that are specific to
this device.

This PDU is intended only for Information Technology Equipment (ITE) loads with
linear/Power Factor Corrected (PFC) input current. If non-linear loads are connected,
the nameplate current rating of the PDU must be reduced by a factor of 0.8.

WARNING: A risk of personal injury from electric shock and hazardous energy levels
exists. The installation of options and routine maintenance and service of this product
must be performed by individuals who are knowledgeable about the procedures,
precautions, and hazards associated with AC power products.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-----SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Follow these safety precautions when connecting multiple hardware components to

power sources.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and damage to the equipment:

HIGH LEAKAGE CURRENT. To reduce the risk of electric shock due to high leakage
currents, ensure that there is a reliable grounded (earthed) connection before
connecting power distribution products to AC power. If a large number of products
will be connected to a single PDU, it may be necessary to conduct an evaluation of
the installation to verify the total amount of leakage current. The total combined
leakage current should not exceed 5 percent of the input current for the PDU and
associated load.

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Connect only to a circuit providing branch circuit overcurrent protection of appropriate

current rating.
Connect the input power cord to a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is located
near the equipment and is easily accessible.
Be sure all circuit breakers are in the off position before connecting input power.
Be sure that the devices connected to the Panduit PDU are adjusted for, or otherwise
capable of, operation from the same line voltage supplying the PDU. Failure to
verify the voltage can lead to severe equipment damage.
Do not overload the PDU. The total input current rating of all equipment connected to
each output cannot exceed the total output rating marked on the PDU.
Use only the hardware provided to install the PDU.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, install this PDU in a temperature and
humidity controlled, indoor environment, free of conductive contaminants. Do not
operate near water or excessive humidity (90% maximum noncondensing).
Ambient temperature must not exceed 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F).
The internal components can become extremely hot during operation. Allow sufficient
time for the PDU to cool before handling.
Do not use a two-wire power cord in any product configuration.
TO ISOLATE THIS EQUIPMENT, DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD.

DANGER: This PDU contains LETHAL VOLTAGES. NO repairs should be performed

on these units except for the replacement of the management card. There are NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS inside the PDU. The installation of options, routine
maintenance, and service of this product must be performed by individuals who are
knowledgeable about the procedures, precautions, and hazards associated with AC
power products.

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THIS EQUIPMENT IS CONNECTED TO AN ELECTRICAL

SUPPLY.

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Required Tools
The following tools maybe required for installation:

• Phillips screwdriver
• Torx screwdriver

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Section 1 – Introduction
Classification Overview
The Panduit G5 Monitored, Switched, Monitored per Outlet, and Monitored & Switched
per Outlet PDUs (Power Distribution Units) are intelligent PDUs designed to distribute
power to IT equipment installed into a rack. These PDUs are single-phase (1Ph) or
three-phase (3Ph) models with electrical metering and switching capabilities.

Each PDU provides power distribution to IT loads through C13, C19 or NEMA 5-20R
outlets. The quantity and location of outlets vary by model. The PDUs allow you to
connect and manage these outlets from a single power connection. The PDUs can be
managed from a Web interface, or a Command Line Interface (CLI), and viewed from
the local display.

Panduit PDUs are designed for use with all Panduit cabinets and are compatible with
most third-party data center racks. The PDU models vary in form factor with several
mounting configurations available.

Panduit Monitored PDU: Provides aggregate power monitoring to quickly identify

potential power issues, and reclaim available or under-utilized power capacity.

Panduit Switched PDU: Provides aggregate power monitoring and outlet level
switching capabilities for individual outlets or a group of outlets. This PDU enables
power sequencing, rebooting equipment or restrict unauthorized use of individual
outlets.

Panduit Monitored per Outlet PDU: Provides outlet-level power monitoring to quickly
identify potential power issues and reclaim available or under-utilized power capacity at
the outlet level.

Panduit Monitored & Switched per Outlet PDU: Provides outlet-level power
monitoring and outlet-level switching capabilities for individual outlets or a group of
outlets. Power monitoring at the individual outlet level provides actionable management
data on the power consumption of each connected IT device, enabling the
redeployment or decommissioning of individual servers to reclaim available or under-
utilized power capacity.

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Features
The Panduit Monitored, Switched, Monitored per Outlet, and Monitored & Switched
PDUs provide the following features:

• Lower profile on Vertical PDUs – enhances serviceability area in the back of

the rack.
• Multiple mounting options on Vertical PDUs – can be mounted with outlets
facing in toward center of rack, back or front of rack.
• Higher operating temperature – all G5 series PDUs rated for 60˚C operating
temperature.
• Colored receptacles – used to easily differentiate load segments and phases
• Integrated cord retention on all C13 & C19 receptacles – eliminates cord
retention brackets.
• Supports optional locking cords on all C13 & C19 receptacles – eliminates
the need to use tie wraps on both ends of the power cord connection
• 1U PDUs support multiple mounting options – can be mounted horizontal in a
U space or in the True 0U space between the RETMA rails.
• Hot Swappable Network Management Module – allows power distribution
during module replacement eliminating downtime.
• 1Gb Ethernet – eliminates the need to use older network switches.
• Daisy Chain – able to network up to four of the same PDUs on one IP address.
• Enhanced Sensor Support – supports up to six physical sensors (with optional
hub) and eight measurements per PDU with a total of 32 measurements in a
maximum daisy chain configuration.
• Dual-color OLED display – improves visibility while providing local access to
view configuration settings and automatically enter sleep mode to conserve
energy.
• Redundant Network Access – Using a redundant power delivery configuration
and separate network connections it provides facilities management and IT (or
Tenant) power consumption information.
• High-density models – provides 24 outlets in a half-height or 48 outlets in a full-
height PDU while keeping out of the back of rack serviceability area (back of rack
keep out zone).

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Form Factors
Details of the form factors that are covered within this document.

Form Factor Details

0U (Vertical) Vertical PDUs come in Half, Mid, & Full-height versions

and install vertically in the 0U space in the back of the
rack. There are also Half and Full-height high density
models that install vertically in the 0U space in the back of
the rack. The high-density model mounts on its side with
outlets facing the back of the rack.

1U 1U PDUs can be installed in a U position in the rack, or in

the true 0U space on the side of the rack between the
RETMA rails.

2U 2U PDUs can be installed in a U position in the rack.

Load Segment and Phase Distinction

Panduit G5 PDUs have colored receptacles to help distinguish between the different
load segments and phases. All Panduit three phase PDUs have different colored
receptacles (white, light gray, and dark gray) to distinguish the different phases. All
Panduit PDUs with breakers have different colored receptacles to distinguish the
different load segments (with one exception as noted below). For single phase PDUs
with no breakers the receptacles are all black.

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Single Phase PDU Example

Three Phase PDU Example

There is one exception to the different colored receptacles per load segment. The three
phase half-height high density model has two different load segments on each phase as
shown in the illustration below.

Three Phase Half-Height High Density PDU Example

Power Cord Retention

Integrated Cord Retention

Each IEC C13 and C19 outlet on the PDU comes equipped with an integrated cord
retention feature. This will allow you to secure the cord to the outlet without a cord
retention bracket.

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1. Plug in the power cord.

2. Using the tie wraps provided, slide the end of the tie wrap into the notch on the
PDU next to the desired outlet and wrap around the cord.

3. Secure the tie wrap.

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Locking Power Cord

Optional locking power cords can be used on each IEC C13 (Image A) and C19 (Image
B) outlet on the PDUs. Several lengths are available to support any configuration. The
image below shows the locking power cord engaged with the outlets.

(A) (B)

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Section 2 – Installing the PDU

Vertical PDUs
Panduit Vertical PDUs include the following form factors: half-height, mid-height, and
full-height models. This section covers the recommended installation methods.

Install Mounting Hardware

Each vertical PDU has two different mounting hole locations on the sides and back of
the PDU for the button installation to assist with mounting in a non-Panduit racks. When
installing the mounting buttons, use either mounting holes as a set.

Mounting button installation – outlets facing the center of the rack

1. Align and install the mounting buttons with the screw holes on the face, opposite
of the receptacles.

2. Install the PDU by inserting the mounting buttons into the keyhole slots on the
PDU mounting bracket in the rack.

Mounting button installation – outlets facing the back or front of the rack
1. Align and install the mounting buttons with the screw holes on the sides of the
PDU.

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2. Install the PDU by inserting the mounting buttons into the keyhole slots on the
PDU mounting bracket in the rack.

Vertical (0U) PDU– Single Installation

A single vertical unit can be installed with the outlets facing the center (A), outlets facing
the back of the rack (B), or outlets facing the front of the rack (C). The pictures below
illustrate these installation methods.

(A) (B) (C)

NOTE: The above installation methods are true for all vertical models except for the
high-density models. Those units can only mount on its side with outlets facing the back
of the rack. Reference the high density PDU installation section for installation
instructions.

Vertical (0U) PDU– Two or More Installation

For two full-height (in a 42U/45U/48U rack), two mid-height (in a 42U/45U/48U rack), or
four half-height (in a 42U/45U/48U rack) vertical units to be mounted on one side of the
rack, all units must be installed with the outlets facing in towards the center of the rack.

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(A) (B) (C)

NOTE: (A) Two full-height PDUs with outlets facing in towards the center of the rack;
(B) Two mid-height PDUs with outlets facing in towards center of the rack; (C) Four half-
height PDUs with outlets facing in towards center of the rack.

High Density PDU Installation

This unique form factor comes in both full-height (A) and half-height (B) models and can
only be installed on the sides of the PDU with the outlets facing the back of the rack.

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(A) (B)

NOTE: One full-height can be installed per side of rack whereas two half-height models
per side (one on the top and the other on the bottom).

1U PDUs
Mounting Options
This unit can be installed in any 1U location of the rack.

Mounting Hardware Installation

1U PDU mounting in a U position of the rack
1. Install the cage nuts at the desired U location.

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2. Screw the mounting bracket ears into the RETMA rail surface at the U location
where the cage nuts were installed.

2U PDUs
Mounting Options
This unit can be installed in any U locations of the rack.

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Mounting Hardware Installation

1. Install cage nuts at the desired U locations.

2. Install the PDU.

Grounding the PDU

Connecting the Ground Bonding Cable
There is an external ground bonding point located on the chassis of the PDU. The
ground bonding screw is provided as an attachment point for conductors. Use a ground
bonding cable if the rack contains any conductors for functional grounding or bonding of

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ungrounded metal parts. This bonding point can also be used to bond the PDU to a
known earthed reference terminal in the building. Per international regulatory
requirements, the primary Safety Earth Bond connection is contained in the PDU as an
integral part of the branch circuit cabling and plug. The ground bounding point is located
on the surface with the receptacles on all PDUs except for the high-density models.
These models have the ground bounding point on the surface with the circuit breakers.

Bond Power Distribution Units (PDUs) to grounding strip or grounding bus bar. See
Panduit Grounding and Bonding Jumper kits for factory terminated options to
provide a bolt-on solution.

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Bonding
This product contains an external earthing screw with a star washer, which should be
used for supplementary Earth bonding to the rack metalwork.

Bonding

Minimum Requirements for Bonding Conductors

Up to and including 32A 12 AWG

Up to and including 63A 8 AWG

Up to and including 80A 6 AWG

Screw Size

Over 16A, less than or equal to 40A 5mm

Over 40A, less than or equal to 63A 6mm

64A 7mm

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Section 3 – Connecting the PDU

Connecting the PDU to a Power Source
Always follow local and national codes when installing the PDU. The PDU should be
connected to a dedicated circuit protected by a branch circuit breaker matching the PDU
input plug type.

NOTE: When connecting the PDU to a Power Source, make sure that you have enough
length in the PDU power cord to reach the PDU power source.

1. Turn the feed circuit breaker Off.

2. Make sure that all circuit breakers on the PDU are set to On.
3. Connect each PDU to an appropriately rated branch circuit.
NOTE: Refer to the label on the PDU for the input ratings.

4. Turn the feed circuit breaker On. The OLED screen (on units with display) will
display a status bar when the PDU operating system is loading. When complete,
the Main Menu will display on the OLED screen. Switched and Monitored &
Switched PDUs show a light corresponding to each outlet as it is powered up.

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