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Connection Key 

See our handy connection guide throughout this 

brochure to show you exactly which types of input 

and output are available on each product range. 

C13 

C14 

UK Plug (Female) 

UK Plug (Male) 

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Power Distribution Units 

Basic Power Distribution Units | Buyer’s Guide 

No. of C13 

sockets 

No. of C19 

sockets 

No. of UK 

sockets 

Max. Current 

U Size 

Cable Exit 

Direction 

V. Height Phase Partcode 

3 6 - 16A - Straight Short 3Phase PDU7555-16A 

3 6 - 32A - Straight Short 3Phase PDU7555 

- - 4 13A 1 Straight - Single PDUT/4H 

- - 4 13A 2 Straight - Single PDUD13-4H 

- - 4 13A - Right Short Single PDUSL/4RH 

- - 4 13A - Left Short Single PDUSL/4LH 

4 - - 13A 1 Straight - Single PDUIEC/4 

4 - - 10A - Straight Short Single PDUIEC/4V 

- 4 - 13A - Straight Short Single PDUC19/4V 

- 4 - 13A - Straight - Single PDUC19/4H 






- 5 - 13A 1 Straight - Single PDUC19/5H 





















- - 10 13A 3 Straight - Single PDUD13/10H 

- - 10 13A - Right Medium Single PDUSL/10RH 

- - 10 13A - Left Medium Single PDUSL/10LH 


10 - - 10A - Straight Medium Single PDUIEC/10V 

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Basic Power Distribution Units | Buyer’s Guide (continued) 

No. of C13 

sockets 

No. of C19 

sockets 


sockets 

Max. Current 

U Size 

Cable Exit 

Direction 

V. Height Phase Partcode 

- 10 - 13A - Straight Medium Single PDUC19/10V 














16 4 - 16A - Straight Short Single PDU7501 





20 4 - 16A - Straight Short Single PDU7551* 

20 4 - 16A - Straight Short Single PDU7552† 


- - 20 13A - Right Long Single PDUSL/20RH 

- - 20 13A - Left Long Single PDUSL/20LH 

20 - - 10A - Straight Long Single PDUIEC/20V 

- - 24 13A - Right Long Single PDUSL/24RH 

- - 24 13A - Left Long Single PDUSL/24LH 





* PDU7551 is supplied with a BS43432P+E commando connector. † PDU7552 is supplied with an IEC C20 connector. 

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Black Box Basic C13 Power Strips 

Get your power to where it needs to be — cost effectively. 

The Black Box range of C13 power strips provide a cost effective 

method for providing power directly into cabinets and racks. All the 

PDUs in this range are supplied with a 3m mains lead, terminated in a 

standard UK 3-pin, 13-Amp, mains plug. There are two versions, 

horizontal PDUs which will take up either front or rear cabinet space 

(measured in ‘U’), or vertical PDUs which are typically mounted to one 

side at the rear of the cabinet. 

Built from mild steel, all the Basic C13 PDUs come complete with 

fixing brackets built-in. The Basic range also come with a suitable 

on/off switch complete with a neon light to show the status of the 

switch. These PDUs also include a built-in external metal eart stud to 

correctly bond the units to cabinets. 

Input 

Output 

PDUIEC/4V, PDUIEC/6V 

and PDUIEC/8V 

Item Code Price 

Horizontal 

1U, 4-way IEC C13 PDUIEC/4 £26.18 






Vertical 

4-way IEC C13 PDUIEC/4V £26.18 











* See Buyer’s Guide for configuration of sockets 

Black Box Basic C19 and C13/C19 Mixed Power Strips 

A cost effective solution to C19 and C13/C19 power requirements. 

• Easy to use, easy to install. 

• Built-in mounting kit. 

• Mild steel construction. 

• Available in horizontal and vertical versions. 

• Built-in earth stud. 

• Cost effective solution. 

• Units up to 16 Amps have a built-in mains switch and neon light. 

Available Inputs 

Available Outputs 


C19 Horizontal 

1U, 4-way IEC C19 PDUC19/4H £40.48 






C19 Vertical 

4-way IEC C19 PDUC19/4V £40.48 

5-way IEC C19 PDUC19/5V £42.70 

6-way IEC C19 PDUC19/6V £44.97 

8-way IEC C19 PDUC19/8V £49.42 

10-way IEC C19 PDUC19/10V £53.88 

12-way IEC C19 PDUC19/12V £58.33 

16-way IEC C19 PDUC19/16V £66.83 

C13/C19 Mixed 

24-way C13/C19 PDU7551 £125.00 

24-way C13/C19 PDU7552 £125.00 

24-way C13/C19, 32A PDU7553 £158.33 

24-way C13/C19/UK, 16A PDU7501 £166.67 

24-way C13/C19/UK, 32A PDU7502 £183.33 

9-way C13/C19, 16A PDU7555-16A £233.33 

9-way C13/C19, 32A PDU7555 £266.67 


The Black Box range of C19 and C13/C19 Mixed power strips provide 

a cost effective method for providing power directly into cabinets and 

racks. All the PDUs in this range are supplied with a 3m mains lead, 

terminated in a standard UK 3-pin, 13-Amp, mains plug. There are two 

versions, horizontal PDUs which will take up either front or rear cabinet 

space (measured in ‘U’), or vertical PDUs which are typically mounted to 

one side at the rear of the cabinet. 

Built from mild steel, all the Basic C13 PDUs come complete with 

fixing brackets built-in. The Basic range also comes with a suitable 

on/off switch complete with a neon light to show the status of the 

switch, as well as including a built-in external metal earth stud to 




Black Box Basic UK Power Strips 

Our best-selling PDUs at great low prices. 


UK Horizontal 

1U, 4-way, UK PDUT/4H £29.22 





2U, 4-way, UK PDUD13/4H £30.20 





3U, 10-way UK PDUD13/10H £44.12 



Right-hand UK Vertical 

4-way, UK PDUSL/4RH £29.73 











Left-hand UK Vertical 

4-way, UK PDUSL/4LH £29.73 













• Available in horizontal and vertical versions. 


• Cost effective solution. 

• Left- and Right-hand sockets make for easier cable management 

and tidier cabinets/racks. 

PDUT/4H 

PDUT/5H 

PDUT/6H 

Input 

Output 

The Black Box range of UK power strips provide a cost-effective 

method for providing power directly into cabinets and racks. All the 

PDUs in this range are provided with a 3m mains lead, terminated in a 

standard UK, 13-Amp mains plug. 

Available as either 1U, 2U or 3U horizontally mounted units, or 

available as right-hand cable exit or left-hand cable exit vertically 

mounted units to save space and provide ease of access for all mains 

cabling. 

Built from mild steel, all the UK PDUs come complete with fixing 

brackets built in. The Basic range also come with a suitable on/off 

switch complete with a neon light to show the status of the switch. 

These PDUs also include a built-in external metal stud to correctly bond 

the units to cabinets. 

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Left- and Right-Hand Cable Exits. 

For most people, a PDU will have 

standard straight cable exits, so that 

when your equipment is plugged in the 

power leads will always come out of the 

PDU at a 90 O angle. For a lot of 

applications, this is absolutely fine and 

doesn’t cause a problem. 

However, over the years we have 

discovered that there are many scenarios 

where this is not suitable or convenient, 

as the lack of bend in the cable — 

particularly where it joins the plug — 

will mean that the PDU cannot be 

pushed tight up against something to 

save space or keep things tidy. 

For instance, when running a PDU down the side of your cabinet 

there may not be sufficient space if the cables are not able to sit 

flush against the side (something that is not possible with a 

traditional standard PDU’s cable exit of 90 O ). By using a PDU with a 

left- or right-hand cable exit it is possible to eliminate this problem, 

as power leads will now leave the PDU at a 45 O angle, meaning that 

they can run alongside the edge of the PDU as well as not putting 

any strain on the connection where the lead meets the plug. 

Coming Soon... 

Our brand new guide to Environmental Monitoring, 

featuring 20 pages of complete products, solutions 

and how to implement them. 

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Enhanced Power Distribution Units | Buyer’s Guide 

No. of C13 

Sockets 

No. of C19 

Sockets 


Sockets 

Max. Current U Size V. Height Phase 

Per Socket 

Monitoring 

Partcode 

1 - - 10A 1 - Single - PSE501-UK 




4 - - 10A 1 - Single - PSE510MA-UK 

4 - - 10A/Load 1 - Single - PSE518MA 

4 - - 10A/Load 1 - Single - PSE518SA 

8 - - 16A - - Single - PDU7921 

8 - - 16A - - Single ̌ PDU7921+ 

12 4 6 32A - Long Single - PDU7903 

12 6 6 16A - Long 3Phase - PDU-3P7805 

12 6 6 32A - Long 3Phase - PDU-3P7806 

16 - - 32A - - Single - PDU7935 



20 4 - 16A - Long Single - PDU7901 




20 4 - 16A - Long Single ̌ PDU7803 

20 4 - 32A - Long Single ̌ PDU7804 




Remote Power Control. 

Simply put, remote power control is the ability to reset or reboot 

PC, LAN, telecom and other computer equipment without being at 

the equipment’s location. 

Who needs remote power control Any organisation with a 

network that reaches remote sites. When equipment locks up at 

remote sites, it’s usually up to the system manager at the 

headquarters to reset it. Remote power control enables the system 

manager to take care of problems at the office, saving travelling time 

and minimising downtime. This can be done with modems or existing 

or special phone lines. The ideal systems uses “out-of-band 

management”, an alternate path over an ordinary dialup line that 

doesn’t interfere with the network equipment. 

An effective remote power control systems incorporates the 

following: 

• An existing phone line, such as a line being used for a fax, 

modem or phone. 

• Transparent operation. The system shouldn’t interfere with or be 

affected by normal calls. 

• Security features. The system should prevent unauthorised access 

to network equipment. 

• Flexibility. System managers should be able to dial in from 

anywhere and control multiple devices with one call. 

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Power Switch 

Remote power control over web or serial. 

Input 

Output 

• 1- or 4-port versions, IEC or countryspecific 

socket. 

• Each model can be controlled via a serial 

RS-232/V.34 interface or Web browser. 

• Auto-reboot feature based on “ping” 

monitoring. 

• High-quality switching electronics. 

• All units include 1.8-m UK 3-pin mains 

plug to C13 power cable. 

The Power Switch series provides remote 

control of power outlets. Each product in the 

series has a built-in Web server and Ethernet 

and a serial RS-232/V.24 connections. The 

on/off/reboot capability of these devices is 

ideal for rebooting locked-up servers or 

controlling the power distribution of 

electrical equipment via an intranet or over a 

LAN. 

Easy and flexible configuration 

Configuring the Power Switch is extremely 

simple and fast — just set an IP address and a 

password through the RS-232/V.24 serial port 

of a PC or directly over an IP LAN segment 

using a configuration tool (for selected 

models) You can freely assign a name to each 

socket and to the Power Switch itself in order 

to avoid any confusion during commands. 

After switching on or after a power failure, 

the Power Switch automatically restores its 

PSE504A-UK 

configuration and the electrical state of the 

sockets according to the values saved in it’s 

non-volatile memory. 

Secure access for powerful command 

You can define a password to protect 

access to the Power Switch as well as being 

able to restrict Web access to an IP address 

table. Another feature, exclusive to the Power 

Switch, is that it automatically disconnects the 

user after two minutes of inactivity. 

The outlets can be controlled either 

interactively through a Web browser or via 

commands to be integrated in an applicaiton 

program. 

Applications 

There are many applications including, 

remote restart of servers, workstations and 

networking equipment, and switching on or 

off printers, lighting, heating etc... 


PSE501A-UK 

Server Re-Booting. 

When installing an intelligent PDU to 

ensure the remote re-booting of servers, it 

is critical to remember that the BIOS settings 

of each server or PC, need to be configured 

for the server to automatically 

power on when it receives power. Without 

this facility being switched on in BIOS, even 

intelligent PDUs will not be able to power 

up the servers, they will only be able to 

power them down. 

Connections: 

Inlets — All models: 230 VAC, 50Hz; 

PSE501-UK, PSE504-UK: (1) IEC 320 C14; 

PSE506-UK: (1) power cord 

Outlets — All models: 230 VAC, 50Hz; 

PSE501-UK: (1) IEC 320 C13; 

PSE504-UK: (4) IEC 320 C13; 

PSE506-UK: (4) country-specific AC sockets 

Max. Total Load — 10A 

Serial — (1) DB9 F, RS-232/V.24 

Network — All models: (1) RJ-45, 10BASE-T 

T E C H S P E C S Item Code Price 

Management: 

Indicators — All models: (1) LED Power ON/LAN activity, 

(1) per port power outlet status 

Security — User/admin rights, password, IP address 

table, configurable HTTP port, exclusive HTTP 

session, auto-logoff (timeout) 

Operation: 

Port Command and Control — Serial or over IP 

(HTTP); delayed reboot; default power-up state per 

port; PSE501-UK, PSE504-UK; automatic reboot by 

PING or port sacn timeout (configurable). 

Physical and Environmental: 

Operating Temperature — 0 to 50 O C 

Rackmount Kit — PSE506-UK: Included (1U) 

Power Switch Maverick 

1-Port Standalone PSE501-UK £278.00 

4-Port Standalone PSE504-UK £369.00 

4-Port, 19” Rackmountable 

PSE506-UK £353.00 


For a closer look…see the Web, 

request datasheet: 40683 

Solution Profile 

Stay in bed 

A large web-based retail company were having problems with servers occasionally ‘hanging’ or 

‘freezing’ during the night. Engineers were being called out to go and restart the servers to ensure 

continued operation. The engineers were become increasingly frustrated at being dragged out of 

bed at 2.00 am to go and restart a server for five minutes. The customer already had a Black Box 

KVM solution installed, which gave remote access, however, this did not help when a server had 

locked up. 

Black Box recommended the Secure Power Switch. This eight port, dual-fed, IP controlled PDU 

provided a secure IP link via SSL, allowing the engineers to connect and communicate with each 

PDU, and to re-boot servers that had crashed. After logging in through an http page, a user name 

and password would be entered by the engineer, which would denote which power ports, and 

therefore which servers, that particular engineer had access rights to. As well as saving a lot of time, 

the PDU also saved all the travelling costs associated with engineer’s journeys, and provided an 

in-band solution that integrated with the existing KVM solution. Now the engineers need only to 

log in to the KVM system, and each server can be controlled through the one interface. Simplicity in 

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Secure Power Switch 

Control the power in your data centre from anywhere with highest security. 

Input 

Output 

• Secure remote power control over IP with SSL encryption or 

through RS-232/V.24 or RS-485 port. 

• Controls 8 devices per unit or up to 136 devices as a 

cascaded system. 

• Dual input and twin output control for redundant power supply 

systems. 

• PING and port scan-based auto-reboot. 

• Warnings and alarms over e-mail. 

• Built-in scheduler with SNTP-synchronised clock. 

PSE518MA 

The new Secure Power Switch is the secure solution for applications 

in which you need to control power remotely. It offers HTTPS control 

from its built-in Web server and 10/100 Ethernet connection, plus serial 

control through the RS-232/V.24 or RS-485 ports (only for Satellite 

units). The On/Off/Reboot functions are ideal for restarting crashed 

servers or networking equipment (routers, switches) that no longer 

respond, as well as remotely controlling the power of virtually any 

device. 

The Secure Power Switch is a scalable system that you can expand 

up to 136 ports (1 Master and 16 Satellites). Each unit supports a 

maximum load of 2x10A through its 2 inputs. You can control the 

outputs in pairs (or higher amounts) - ideal for equipment using 

redundant power supplies. 

Installation and setup in a few minutes 

You can do the network configuration of the Master unit over your 

LAN using the dedicated Windows ® Finder tool or serially over the RS- 

232/V.24 port with terminal emulation software. It is very fast and easy. 

You can custom label each unit and assign a user-defined name to each 

port. The configuration is saved in a nonvolatile internal memory. 

Plenty of control options 

You can control each port individually, or assign it to one or more 

groups for simultaneous command. A group can contain different 

ports on different units that are interconnected. 

The switch enables you to monitor IP hosts, either using the ICMP 

PING protocol or a port scan. If the queried device doesn’t respond 

after a predefined amount of attempts or wait time, the switch can 

reboot the appropriate output. 

You can connect external temperature and humidity sensors to the 

power switch, and the administrator can define different rules for 

turning on or off certain outputs based on the measured 

environmental changes. The switch supports a total of 255 rules per 

system. 

Each port can turn on and off scheduled events, based on the builtin 

real-time clock, which can be periodically synchronised with up to 

two different (one primary and one backup) external time references 

over the SNTP protocol. 

You can also use eight dry contact inputs to create power control 

rules based on events and alerts generated by third-party products 

compatible with the dry contact electrical interface. Four dry-contact 

outputs can control external appliances based on changes on the 

power status. 

For applications where no IP control is required, use one or more 

cascaded satellites to build a system with up to 128 outputs, which can 

be controlled over RS-232/V.24 or RS-485 terminal connection with a 

PC, KVM switch or console server. 

Secure as a Swiss bank 

For maximum security, the switch can be accessed through HTTPS, 

an SSL-encrypted IP connection. An administrator account is built-in 

and up to 8 additional users can be defined, each having a password 

and a list of allowed outputs or groups for remote control. Each 

power-related event is logged internally and can also be sent 

simultaneously to up to two external syslog servers. 

The master unit has triple redundancy for the power supply system 

of the built-in electronics. 

Connections: 

Inputs — PSE514-UK: (1) IEC320 C14; 

PSE518MA/SA: (2) IEC320 C14 

Outputs — PSE514-UK: (4) IEC320 C13; 

PSE518MA/SA: (8) IEC320 C13 

Serial — PSE518MA/SA: (1) DB9 F, 

RS-232/V.24 

Cascade — PSE518MA: (1) RJ-45 F, 

RS-485; PSE518SA: (2) RJ-45 F, RS-485 

Network — PSE514-UK, PSE518MA: (1) 

RJ-45 F 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 

autosense 

Other — PSE514-UK: (1) terminal block 

with 4 dry contact inputs; 

PSE518MA: (1) DB25 F with 8 drycontact 

inputs and 4 outputs; 

PSE518SA: (1) 2.4 mm jack for 

external PSU 

Engine: 

Power Switching Circuit — Only the 

live wire 

Power Switching Logic — 

Microprocessor controlled, 

proprietary 

Power Switching System — Relaybased, 

in-rush current: 120A / 20 ms 

T E C H S P E C S 

Management: 

Indicators — (2) input status, (8) 

output status, (1) Ethernet speed (10 

or 100 Mbps), (1) LAN activity, (4) dry 

contact output status 

Configuration and Operation: 

Port Command and Control — Over 

IP (HTTP or HTTPS) for the Master 

and Serial RS-232/V.24 or RS-485 for 

the satellite(s); automatic reboot by 

PING or port scan timeout 

(configurable); delayed reboot 

scheduler 

Users — (1) Admin, (225) Users handled 

by the Master Unit 

Security — User password, SSLencrypted 

HTTPS session, automatic 

logoff (timeout) 

Environmental: 

Chassis — Metal case 

Convection — No cooling required, 

passive 

Humidity — 10 to 80% noncondesing 

Operating Temperature — 0 to 40 O C 

Rackmount Kit — Included 

Dimensions — 

43.7(H) x 10.7(W) x 4.2(D) cm 

Weight — 2kg 


Secure Power Switch 4 PSE514-UK £774.00 

Secure Power Switch Master PSE518MA £985.00 

Secure Power Switch Satellite PSE518SA £527.00 

Remote Temperature Sensor PSE518-T £138.00 

Remote Temperature/Humidity Sensor 

PSE518-TH £204.00 

I/O Extension Board PSE518-IO £123.00 

Cable Manager, Horizontal PSE500-CMH £36.63 

Cable Manager, Wallmount PSE500-CMW £36.63 

For a closer look…see the Web, request datasheet: 40721 

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Power Switch Twin Plus 

Cascadable remote power switch with auto-reboot. 

Input 

Output 

• Two IEC320 inputs and 2 x 4 IEC320 outputs. 

• Control the outputs via RS-232/V.24 or IP (HTTP). 

• Cascadable up to 40 ports. 

• Monitors and automatically restarts the attached servers and 

appliances. 

Power Switch Twin Plus is a power distribution and control unit that 

enables remote power management of eight devices over an intranet, 

the internet or locally through an RS-232/V.24 serial connection. The 

number of controlled power outlets can be extended up to 40 by 

cascading up to four Secure Power Switch Satellite (PSE518SA) models. 

Connections: 

Power Input — (2) IEC320 C14 

Power Output — (8) IEC320 C13 

Serial Management & Control — 

(1) DB9 F, RS-232/V.24 

Network Management & Control — 

(1) RJ-45 F, 10BASE-T 

Connection Bus — (1) RJ-45 F, RS-485 

Engine: 

Input Voltage — 230 VAC nominal 

Input Frequency — 50 Hz nominal 

Output Voltage — 230 VAC nominal 

Output Frequency — 50 Hz nominal 

Max. Total Load — 2 x 10A 

Max. Inrush Current — 120A / 25ms 

Power Switching — Realy-based, only 

for live wire 

Control Logic — Proprietary system 

Features — Delayed reboot, per port 

default power-up state, automatic 

reboot by PING or port scan timeout 

(configurable) 

Management: 

Indicators — (1) input status per input, 

(1) output status per output, (1) LAN 

speed, (1) power, (4) satellite 

connection status 


Setup and Configuration — 

Windows ® configuration tool, 

RS-232/V.24 serial via terminal 

emulation, HTTP via web browser 

Output Control — RS-232/V.24, HTTP 

Features — Delayed rebbot, default 

power-up state, automatic reboot 

based on ping (ICMP echo request) or 

port scan timeout 

Notification and Alerts — Syslog 

Security — User/password protected 

access, admin/user, up to 40 users, IP 

address filtering, configurable HTTP 

port, auto-logoff 

Other Features — DHCP client 

Physical and Environmental: 

Power Supply — Internal, redundant 

Dimensions — 

10.7(H) x 43.7(W) x 4.2(D) cm 

Weight — 2 kg 

Operating Temperature Range — 

0 to 40 O C 

Operating Humidity Range — 

10 to 80% relative humidity, 

non-condensing 

Enclosure — Metal 

Convection — Passive 

For a closer look…see the Web, request datasheet: 42111 


Power Switch Twin Plus PSE510MA-UK £588.00 



Power problems. 

Threat Cause Effect 

Sags 

A sag is a decline in the voltage level. Also 

known as “brownouts”, sags are the most 

common power problem. 

Blackouts 

A blackout is a total loss of power. 

Spikes 

A spike, also called an impulse, is an 

instantaneous, dramatic increase in 

voltage. 

Surges 

A surge is an increase in voltage lasting 

at least 1/120 of a second. 

Sags can be caused locally by the sart-up 

demands of electrical devices such as motors, 

compressors and elevators. 

Sags may also happen during periods of high 

electrical use, such as during a heat wave. 

Blackouts are caused by excessive demand on 

the power grid, an act of nature such as 

lightning or an earthquake, or a human 

accident such as a car hitting a pylon or a 

backhoe digging in the wrong place. 

A spike is usually caused by a nearby 

lightning strike but may also occur when 

power is restored after a blackout. 

When high-powered equipment such as an 

air conditioner is powered off, the excess 

voltage is dissipated through the power line, 

causing a surge. 

Sags are often the cause of “unexplained” 

computer glitches such as system crashes. 

frozen keyboards and data loss. 

Sags can also reduce the efficiency and lifespan 

of electrical motors. 

Of course a blackout brings everything to a 

complete stop. You also lose any unsaved data 

stored in RAM and may even lose the total 

contents of your hard drive. 

A spike can damage or completely destroy 

electrical components and also cause data loss. 

Surges stress delicate electronic components, 

causing them to wear out before their time. 

Noise 

Electrical noise, more technically called 

electromagnetic interference (EMI) and 

radio frequency interference (RFI), interrupts 

the smooth sine wave expected from 

electrical power. 

Noise has many causes, including nearby 

lightning, load switching, industrial 

equipment and radio transmitters. It may 

be intermittent or chronic. 

Noise introduces errors into programs and data 

files. 



Enhanced UK Power Strips 

Get your power to where it needs to be, control and monitor it! 

• Full SNMP support. 



• Network manageable with built-in GUI. 


• 16A or 32A options available. 

• 16A have a built-in neon light. 

• Monitors Volts, Amps and KWh. 

• Available in Single-Phase or 3Phase options. 

• 24 hour statistics available for download through XML or SNMP. 


The new enhanced range of Black Box PDUs offer the ability to 

monitor power consumption, on a per port and per PDU basis. 

Rather than assuming how much energy is consumed, you can now 

be sure by confirming, through the PDU, how many volts are being 

used and how many Amps are being drawn at any time. The PDU also 

stores the information and can export the data into SNMP or XML 

formats, producing graphs of usage over a 24 hour period, including 

the accumulated KWh value. 

For hosting companies this means that you can monitor customer’s 

cabinets to ensure you are providing the correct Amps/KWh, and that 

any additional equipment added into your customers cabinets can be 

planned for and managed. This may open up a new revenue stream by 

being able to accurately bill customers for their power consumption. 

For customers using third party hosting companies, you can confirm 

that the power you are paying for is provided and that the billing 

information is correct. You never need pay too much for your power 

again. 

For remote lights out data centres, you can confirm that the power 

is being provided correctly, assess the running costs of the site and also 

provide confirmation that the correct power has been provided for all 

your servers etc… 

Accessible through a 10/100Mbps Ethernet connection, presented 

on an RJ45 female, the unit is not password protected. 

All the PDUs in this range are provided with a 3m lead, terminated 

in a standard 16A or 32A BS4343 2P+E commando connector. These 

PDUs are ideal for large server or communication racks where Current 

(A) monitoring and remote alarms are a requirement. Monitoring is 

provided via an integrated RJ-45 connection using TCP/IP. An inbuilt 

web based GUI with HTTP/SNMP can provide either an XML or SNMP 

output. The SNMP MiB is downloaded directly from the PDU itself. No 

additional hardware or software is required. 

These PDUs come with both tool-less fixings as well as standard 

fixing wings. Built from mild steel, the enhanced range of up to 16 

Amps also come with a suitable on/off switch complete with a neon 

light to show the status of the switch. The 32 Amp PDUs so not have an 

on/off switch, but still feature a neon light to show the status. All the 

enhanced PDUs also include a built-in external metal earth stud to 


Standards 

BS 7671: 16th Edition “Requirements for Electrical Installation” 

BS 60950:2006 “ Information Technology Equipment - Safety” 

BS5733:1995 “ General Requirements for Electrical Accessories” 


24-Way C13/C19, 16A, Vertical PDU7851 £308.50 


24-Way C13/C19/UK, 16A, Vertical PDU7801 £383.50 

24-Way C13/C19/UK, 32A, Vertical PDU7802 £399.00 

24-Way C13/C19/UK,16A, Vertical with per socket monitoring PDU7803 £535.00 

24-Way C13/C19/UK, 32A, Vertical with per socket monitoring PDU7804 £533.50 

24-Way C13/C19/UK, 32A, Vertical, 3Phase PDU-3P7805 £341.70 

24-Way C13/C19/UK, 32A, Vertical, 3Phase PDU-3P7806 £366.70 


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If you still can’t find what you’re after 

Despite our huge range of options, you still might not be able to find the PDU you are after. If this 

is the case, don’t despair as we may still be able to source it for you or even make it ourselves! Call our 

FREE 24/7 Tech Support on 0118 965 6000 today, or email us at techsupport@blackbox.co.uk, and 

one of our experts will be on hand to help you with your requirements. 

Solution Profile 

The host with the most 

A small, third-party hosting company were having problems with supplying the right amount of 

power into one of their customer’s cabinets. They had agreed to supply a 2KVA power feed, but the 

electronic circuit relays seemed to keep tripping for no apparent reason, so they asked Black Box to 

provide some consultancy to solve the issue. Black Box installed an intelligent IP controlled PDU 

with power monitoring facilities built-in. 

The hosting company discovered that although the original customer’s requirement had been for 

2KVA, more equipment had been installed out of hours into the customer’s cabinet which took the 

power requirement up to 2.5KVA. The end customer had not requested the additional power feed 

to supply the extra equipment and so the extra load was causing the cirucit breakers to trip out at 

peak load. The hosting company were able to upgrade the power feed to 3KVA, and this solved the 

problem. As a result of the accuracy of the power metering, they were able to bill the customer for 

the correct amount of power and are now able to interactively monitor all their customer’s cabinets 

to ensure the correct power feeds are supplied and the correct billing information is invoiced. 

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IP Controlled PDUs 

Get your power where it needs to be — and control it! 



• Local and Remote Monitoring. 

• Monitors for Total PDU Current (Amps). 

• Individual User Login. 

• Built-in SNMP. 

• Outputs SNMP and XML reports. 

• Aggregate PDU Current (Amps) Monitoring. 

• Aggregate PDU Power Monitoring (Volts / Amps / Power Factor & 

KW/hrs*). 

• Per Socket Control (On/Off / Timed Delayed / Reboot & Sequential 

Start-up). 

• Per Socket Monitoring (Amps)*. 

• Automated alarms with thresholds for High/Low values of each 

monitored component using e-mail and SNMP. 

• Support of public and private SNMP with Get/Set & Trap 

commands. 

• Support for viewing with a PDA and through a WAP enabled 

device. 

* Some models only 

The Enhanced IP Controlled PDU range offers the ability to control 

power on a per port basis, all from the built-in web based GUI, support 

HTTP. The range offers the ability to power cycle each port (Off / On / 

Time Delayed / Reboot and Sequence start up) as well as offer power 

monitoring – all from a web browser. 

These PDUs also offer the ability monitor power consumption, on a 

per port and per PDU basis. 

Rather than assuming how much energy is consumed, you can now 

be sure by confirming through the PDU, how many volts are being 

used and how many Amps are being drawn at any time. The PDU also 

stores the information and can export the data into SNMP or XML 

formats, producing graphs of usage over a 24 hour period, including 

the accumulated KWh value. 

The PDU offers three levels of access which are identified by 

entering a user name and a password: 

- Viewer, User and an Administrator 

- Viewer – Can view the current, voltage and KWh of the PDU 

- User – Can view as above and also control each PDU socket 

Administrator – Can View as above, and control each PDU socket as 

per the User, and in addition can set up the users, network settings and 

SNMP settings. 

These options are accessible through a 10/100Mbps Ethernet 

connection, presented on an RJ45 female. 


Horizontal 

8-Way C13, 16A, Horizontal PDU7921 £500.00 

8-Way C13, 32A, Horizontal with per socket monitoring 

PDU7921+ £550.00 

Vertical 



24-Way C13/C19,16A, Vertical PDU7901 £770.00 


22-Way C13/C19/UK, 32A, Vertical 

PDU7903 £785.00 


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Enhanced IP Controlled Switchable PDUs | Buyer’s Guide 

No. Of C13 Sockets Max. Current U Size V. Height Phase Partcode 

8 16A 1 - Single PSIH-8-16 

12 16A 0 Medium Single PSIV-12-16 

20 16A 2 - Single PSIH-20-16 

20 16A 0 Long Single PSIV-20-16 

20 32A 2 - Single PSIH-20-32 

20 32A 0 Long Single PSIV-20-32 


Improve uptime, capacity planning and power use efficiency. 

Inputs Available Output 

• Metering of each outlet and the complete 

PDU. 

• Remote access and switching via web 

browser. 

• Secure access through 256-bit AES 

encryption. 

• Staggered power switching to relieve 

surges. 

• Power consumption monitoring through 

the LCD screen. 

• Warranty — 1 Year. 

PSIV-12-16 

The new Black Box range of intelligent power distribution units 

give you the ability to manage all your power requirements from the 

comfort of your desk. These PDU's have an IP browser interface builtin, 

allowing the user to switch on, switch off or power cycle each 

socket individually. Featuring both serial access as well as IP access, 

these PDU's give you the connectivity and control you need. But more 

than that, these PDU's also feature real time power usage display 

through both the built-in LCD screen via push buttons, and via the web 

browser interface. Information on voltage, current drawn etc is 

available on a per port, and a per PDU basis. This information can really 

improve capacity planning with in both the individual cabinet, and 

throughout the entire data centre, simplifying the process of ensuring 

adequate power supply and also providing remote access. By 

employing a user configurable time delay per port, a PDU can 

intelligently avoid brown-outs and black-outs. This feature can also be 

used to provide power sequencing to a cabinet or rack. 

Security 

To reassure the data centre manager, access to the web browser 

interface is protected by 256-bit AES encryption and strong passwords. 

These PDU's also support advanced external permission management 

by employing LDAP/S, RADIUS, and Active Directory ® , where required. 

The browser interface supports HTTP, HTTPS, IPMI, SMASH-CLP, SH, 

Telnet and SNMP. 

Applications 

• Servers can be re-booted remotely - eliminating the need for 

travel to the data centre. 

• Power utilisation figures simplify the task of managing power 

distribution within the cabinet and data centre. 

• Configurable alarm parameters can be set on a per port purchase. 

• Individual user rights, secure access on a per port basis. 

Other options available, please contact us for more information. 



1U Horizontal PDU-8, 16 Amp 

PSIH-8-16 

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PSIH-20-16 

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PSIH-20-32 

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0U Vertical PDU-12, 16 Amp 

PSIV-12-16 

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PSIV-20-16 

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PSIV-20-32 

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Controllable Outlets — PSIH-8-16: (8) IEC 60320 C13; PSIH-20-16: (20) IEC 60320 

PSIH-20-32: (20) IEC 60320 C13; PSIH-8-16: (8) IEC 60320 C13; PSIV-12-16: (12) IEC 

60320 C13; PSIV-20-16: (20) IEC 60320 C13; PSIV-20-32: (20) IEC 60320 C13 

Input Voltage — 230VAC, 1PH 

Maximum Amperage — PSIH-20-32, PSIV-20-32: 32 Amps; 

PSIH-8-16, PSIH-20-16, PSIV-12-16, PSIV-20-16: 16 Amps 

Rack Space — PSIH-20-16, PSIH-20-32: 2U, PSIH-8-16: 1U, 

PSIV-12-16, PSIV-20-16, PSIV-20-32: Zero U 

Plug Type — IEC60309 6H-P 

Dimensions — PSIH-8-16: 4.4(H) x 44(W) x 16.7(D) cm, 

PSIH-20-16: 8.8(H) x 44(W) x 27.4(D) cm, PSIH-20-32: 8.8(H) x 44(W) x 27.4(D) cm, 

PSIV-12-16: 125.3(H) x 5.7(W) x 5(D) cm, PSIV-20-16: 179.8(H) x 5.7(W) x 5(D) cm, 

PSIV-20-32: 186.9(H) x 5.7(W) x 5(D) cm 

Weight — PSIH-8-16, PSIH-20-16: 3.6 kg, PSIH-20-32: 6.08 kg, PSIV-12-16: 3.48 kg, 

PSIV-20-16: 5.08 kg, PSIV-20-32: 5.36 kg 

See our full range of 

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