Eaton EMAU05‑10 – Managed Rack PDU 120 V 24 A 16 Outlets

Overview

The Eaton EMAU05‑10 is a managed rack power distribution unit (PDU) designed to provide network‑accessible power distribution with outlet‑level control and monitoring for IT equipment in standard 19‑inch racks. Infrastructure engineers, data center power administrators, and facilities teams deploy this PDU where remote visibility and control of rack power improves uptime, fault remediation, and distribution planning in wiring closets, server rooms, or edge cabinets.

Electrically, this PDU accepts a single‑phase 120 V AC input via a NEMA L5‑30P locking plug and is rated at 24 A continuous (≈2.88 kW) at 50–60 Hz. It delivers power to sixteen NEMA 5‑20R receptacles spaced for distributed device connections. Management interfaces typically include Ethernet (10/100) and RS‑232, enabling integration with Eaton’s ePDU G3 management ecosystem and SNMP‑based centralized monitoring tools.

Form‑factor wise, EMAU05‑10 occupies 2U of horizontal rack space, fitting conventional server and network equipment racks. Its 10 ft (≈3 m) power cord provides flexibility in source placement relative to mains feeds or UPS outputs. LED indicators and local status help technicians during installation and service.

This managed PDU integrates with rack UPS and environmental monitoring platforms to allow remote power cycling of outlets, load monitoring, and event logging, reducing the need for physical site visits during troubleshooting or maintenance. It does not provide battery backup; for standby power, pair with UPS infrastructure.

In a deployment example, EMAU05‑10 can serve dense rack shelves of servers and switches in a wiring closet, with remote outlet switching used to power cycle hung devices without a site visit. It is not suited where higher‑voltage distribution or three‑phase feeds are needed; those require appropriately ranged PDUs.

Key Features

1. 2U horizontal rack PDU with managed outlet control
2. 24 A, 120 V single‑phase input via NEMA L5‑30P plug
3. Sixteen NEMA 5‑20R AC outlets for distributed power
4. Remote management via Ethernet (10/100) and RS‑232
5. Local LED status and rack‑mount deployment hardware

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