Are there any “Zero-U” PDU’s that allow for power management/remote power control

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I can't seem to find any PDU's (in general) that fit a 24U server rack that don't require at least 1U of rack space. (I'd prefer Zero-U) that allows for remote 'reset' of the power ports as well as monitoring features.

Can anyone guide me to something like that from APC or TrippLite? I'd be nice if it had 16 outlets (or so) and ran 120V. If it has C13 output connections, even better!

Must have Nema 5-20R to wall/UPS.

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I'm not entirely clear on the dimensions of your equipment based on your question, but any in-rack PDUs will require at least 1U of rack space. Side-Mount PDUs/CDUs like These (from ServerTech) are zero-U in the rack, but need to be mounted to the side rails somewhere.

The ServerTech products I linked to have remote management & monitoring features (though they vary by model & installed options). I'm sure that at least one model of PDU from APC must also support remote management & monitoring.

If your rack itself is only 2U (where did you acquire such a diminutive beast?) then a PDU is probably overkill - Look instead for a remote power switch type device... -- Original post corrected with correct (24U) rack dimensions

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