Eaton EVMI4609X – Metered Rack PDU 42 Outlets 208 V 60 A

Overview

The Eaton EVMI4609X is a vertical, three‑phase rack Power Distribution Unit (PDU) with local metering designed for large data center racks and enterprise IT power distribution. It is deployed by data center infrastructure engineers, network architects, and facilities teams to distribute AC power from a single three‑phase feed to multiple IT loads while providing real‑time electrical metering at the unit level. This model helps maintain awareness of load consumption and balance across outlets, which is critical for power planning, capacity management, and avoiding circuit overload in high‑density racks.

The PDU supports a 208 V three‑phase input at 60 A, delivering up to 17.3 kW of distribution capacity with a 460P9W IEC 60309 plug. It provides 42 outlets — 24 IEC C13 and 18 IEC C39 (combo) — enabling flexible connection of mixed rack equipment (e.g., servers, network switches, storage, PDUs). Local metering displays real‑time load measurements for amperage, voltage, and kW to help infrastructure teams verify current draw and plan capacity.

Deployment is typically 0U vertical (0U/vertical mount) inside standard 42U server racks, saving valuable U‑space for IT equipment. The narrow chassis and toolless mounting buttons enable front‑ or side‑facing installation in crowded rack rows. The PDU’s design also includes circuit breakers for each load bank, helping prevent overloads and enabling organized, color‑coded outlet grouping for phase load balancing.

Integration with infrastructure management is supported via an Ethernet (RJ‑45) network interface, enabling remote access and monitoring over SNMP or via Eaton’s PDU management platform. While this model is “metered input” (without full outlet‑level switching), it still provides essential rack‑level power metrics and reporting critical for capacity planning and trending in enterprises.

A practical example is its use in a consolidation or core rack powering mixed compute and networking gear — the local metering helps verify balanced loading across phases and prioritize where additional PDUs or circuits may be required. In colocation facilities and large IT closets, this unit supports operational visibility without requiring managed outlet‑by‑outlet control.

This PDU is not suitable where fine‑grained outlet switching or on/off control is required for remote power cycling of individual devices; “managed” or “switched” PDU models with outlet control should be used in those cases. Capacity planning also must account for three‑phase distribution boundaries and rack load growth.

Key Features

• Three‑phase metered rack PDU with local load metering
• 208 V AC input, 60 A, 17.3 kW distribution capacity
• (24) IEC C13 + (18) IEC C39 outlets for mixed equipment
• 0U vertical mount saves rack U‑space
• Ethernet interface for SNMP monitoring

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