Data Center Solutions Packet Power for Data Centers Packet Power provides the easiest, most cost-effective way to capture detailed power and temperature information for both single-site and large multi-facility operations. Gain insight into what is driving growth in energy consumption by viewing usage based many criteria such as application, end customer, circuit, power phase, etc. Easily see hot spots and show power usage mapped across a facility in real time. Set alerts on power or temperature triggers. Data Center Monitoring Made Easy Installs without electricians or the need to remove existing equipment. All monitoring devices utilize our self-configuring wireless network to communicate instantly with each other, keeping the need for IP addresses to just two per site. Use our software or integrate the power and temperature data into your existing operations management systems. And you can easily start small and grow over time. Benefits Deploy quickly and at a fraction of the cost of smart PDUs or branch circuit monitoring Extend the useful life of power-constrained data centers Quantify energy efficiency savings Correctly allocate energy costs Avoid power and temperature-related outages Features Map facility heat and power usage in real time Monitor power at any combination of device and circuit level for thousands of devices in Measure temperature at multiple points per cabinet and accurately track relative humidity Export data via SNMP or use our applications The Packet Power Solution Seamlessly integrates monitoring hardware, wireless network, data analysis and reporting Wireless monitoring devices incorporate precise power and temperature monitoring into a power cord format. Available in 10 amp to 100 amp sizes certified for use in Australia, Canada, the EU, the US and S. Africa Environmental Nodes monitor relative humidity and temperature at up to six points per data center cabinet Uses a secure 900-Mhz wireless mesh network optimized for the challenging wireless conditions found in data centers Application software Data Hub connects the wireless monitoring devices to your existing application via SNMP. Power Manager makes it easy to position power and temperature monitoring devices in the data center, show a real-time power and heat map, manage alerts and customize reports. Power Manager utilizes a cloud-computing infrastructure that minimizes on-site IT resource requirements and provides access to data via web portals, reports or other applications. All information contained herein is subject to change. Copyright 2010, Packet Power, LLC. DC1008-001
Product Specification Packet Power provide an easy way to gather power consumption data from nearly any device with a plug. Our feature the same power monitoring components found in many smart meters packaged in an easy-to-install format a power cord. When plugged in, the cables automatically begin to capture detailed information on power usage. They detect other nearby smart power cables and automatically form a wireless network to allow easy sharing of information. Add or remove a smart power cable and the system automatically adapts. Power usage information can be routed to local monitoring applications or sent to Packet Power s Energy Analysis System. This makes it possible to quickly deploy an advanced power monitoring infrastructure with minimal disruption and limited need for IT resources and expertise. Easily capture and analyze power usage data Simple plug and play installation Self-configuring wireless Wireless Data mesh network Small Ethernet Gateway gathers data from hundreds of power cables and Environmental Monitors System requires just one Ethernet port and IP address Complete Energy Analysis System offers cloud-based Monitoring and reporting and analysis applications, secure data storage Analysis Options and fast, simple installation 3-Phase and Single-Phase Models Precisely measures power and temperature from just a few or thousands of cables Captures detailed, time-stamped data on amps, volts, watts, watt-hours, volt-amps reactive, power factor, frequency, spikes and sags Supports single-, two and three-phase power in 110 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, and 10 to 100 amps. Incorporates advanced security features throughout the system Maintains key data during power and communications disruptions Fail-safe design will not disrupt the flow of power Packet Power software provides flexible, web-based reporting and alerts Interfaces to other monitoring applications in TXT, HTML, CSV, XML or SNMP formats Certified for use in the US, Canada, the European Union, Australia and South Africa. Access data via reports, web portals or XML Local deployment option supports SNMP interface to an existing monitoring application Standard Connector Types NEMA 120V NEMA 208V 5-15 6-20 / L6-20 5-15 to C13 L6-30 5-20 / L5-20 L15-20, -30 5-30 / L5-30 L21-20, -30 IEC 60320 208-240V C13 / C14 C19 / C20 60309 Pin and Sleeve We also produce cables using Hubbell, RussellStoll, Europlug and many country-specific connector types. Cables are for indoor use only on properly protected circuits. Each Power Cable will typically link to other cables or Environmental Monitors over distances of 50 to 200+ feet. PPSPC-0111-001
Power Manager Power Manager makes it easy for data center managers to use Packet Power s wireless power and environmental monitoring system to track and analyze detailed power and temperature information across time. Data is gathered from up to thousands of Packet Power Power Cables and Environment Nodes using Packet Power's advanced wireless mesh data network. Power Manager is used to position power and temperature measurement in the data center facility, depict current power and temperature readings, manage alerts and customize reports. Power Manager can be used to monitor a single wiring closet or multiple full-scale data centers. Easiest way to get accurate data center power and temperature information Leverages wireless monitors and cloud-based data analysis service for rapid installation and minimal ongoing support requirements Designed to allow you to use whatever combination of circuit- and device-level monitoring best suits your needs Supports thousands of monitoring points across multiple data center facilities Measures voltage, current, power, volt amps reactive, energy consumed, frequency, temperature and relative humidity Intuitive, easy-to-use interface Displays real-time power and heat maps of a facility Easily set power and temperature-based alerts Access data in Excel-based reports or via the Web Minimum need for IP addresses (only one per Gateway) Monitoring Components Capture true power usage in real time using advanced energy monitors embedded in smart power cables Measure multiple power parameters and temperature Many connector types 110 to 240V, 10 to 100A, fully certified Measure temperature at multiple points per cabinet Accurately track relative humidity Operate on AC or battery power Can be deployed at hundreds of points per data center Ethernet Gateway gathers data from hundreds of monitoring devices. Devices automatically form a self-configuring mesh Uses 900 Mhz frequency to meet unique challenges of data center environment Multiple security measures Meets FCC, EU and other government requirements Environmental Nodes Wireless Data P2PM-0111-001
Environmental Monitor Product Specification The Packet Power Environmental Monitor (EM) offers precise and cost-effective temperature and humidity monitoring. Wireless communication between EM devices makes installation easy. The Packet Power EM provides wireless temperature and humidity tracking capabilities in a small, easily installed device. It can gather temperature data from up to seven monitoring points and humidity at one point per EM device. Multiple Packet Power EM devices can be used within a facility. The Packet Power EM leverages the full capabilities of Packet Power's wireless data collection infrastructure. The Packet Power EM instantly begins sharing information across the wireless network with other EM devices and any Packet Power installed in the facility. Information from all monitoring points is then made available for use in local software applications or Packet Power s cloud-based Energy Analysis Service. High precision measurement (± 1 C and 1% relative humidity) Map temperature reading to facility layout diagrams Generate alerts if temperature becomes too high or too low Track hundreds of monitoring points per facility in single or Access information in real time via web portals and facility maps Detailed, easily customized reports show long-term trends Configuration Options The Packet Power EM can be used in any combination of the following configurations: Single Rack: temperature sensors at the top, middle and bottom of both the front and back 2-Rack: three temperature sensors in the front of each of two (2) adjacent racks 6-Rack: one temperature sensor in each of six (6) adjacent racks One humidity sensor can be included within each EM device Operating Environment Indoor use only. Powered by two AA batteries or a 110 250V AC adapter. Each EM device will link to other nearby Packet Power monitoring devices over distances of 50 to 200+ feet per node. Captures seven temperature and one relative humidity readings per unit in near real time. Leverages the Packet Power Data Grid wireless network for easy deployment Scales to hundreds of monitoring points and Enables real-time facility heat maps Fully integrates with Packet Power s and software offerings Overall Solution Components Optional Power Cables record detailed power usage in real time (A, V, W, VA, kwh and frequency) Fail-safe design ensures continuous power flow Wireless design for easy data gathering Self-configuring wireless mesh network of monitoring devices Ethernet Gateway gathers data from hundreds of power cables or EM devices System requires just one Ethernet port and IP address Energy usage data is transmitted to analysis service Complete Energy Analysis System offers cloud-based reporting and analysis applications, secure data storage and fast, simple installation Access data via reports, web portals or XML Can also provide data via SNMP to an existing local monitoring application. Wireless Data Monitoring and Analysis PPEM-0111-001
Data Hub The Packet Power Data Hub program allows Packet Power s wireless power and environmental monitoring technology to be used in conjunction with IT monitoring applications that can accept data in the SNMP format. Data Hub utilizes Packet Power s advanced wireless mesh network to receive data from hundreds of Packet Power smart power cables and Environmental Nodes. Data is captured in real-time, formatted into the SNMP protocol, and transmitted to an installed IT monitoring application. Data Hub supports SNMP traps. Provides an SNMP interface into Packet Power s wireless power and environmental monitoring system Gathers power, temperature and humidity data in real time and transmits it using SNMP to an existing IT monitoring application. Unmatched ease of deployment Supports multiple Data Hub systems Data Hub runs on the Packet Power Ethernet Gateway. The Ethernet Gateway can be connected to any available SNMP port and requires 120V/240V AC power. A Data Hub deployment can consist of Data Hub running on a single Ethernet Gateway or a collection of many gateways. Data Hub can collect and transmit a range of information, including: The count, identification number and communication interval for all wireless monitoring devices reporting through the Gateway. Power data including volts, amps, volt-amps, watts, watt hours and frequency Environmental information including temperature at up to six (6) positions per cabinet (when used with the Environmental Monitor) and relative humidity Any monitoring application that supports SNMP should be able to use information provided by Data Hub. This includes working integrations to software offerings from Automated Energy, Geist, Modius, OpenNMS, Power Assure, Rackwise and others. The Data Hub SNMP MIB is available from Packet Power upon request. Solution Components Record true power usage in real time using advanced energy monitors embedded in smart power cables Measures multiple power parameters Monitors temperature precisely True plug and play design Measures temperature at six points per data center cabinet in one cabinet or three points per cabinet in two cabinets Scales to hundreds of nodes per facility Accurately tracks relative humidity Operates on AC or battery power Small Ethernet Gateway device gathers data from hundreds of monitoring points in one location via a wireless mesh radio network System requires just one Ethernet port and IP address per Ethernet Gateway Environmental Nodes Wireless Data P2DH-0111-001
Circuit Configurator Circuit Configurator makes it easy to use Packet Power s wireless to track the amount of power used by a single device or groups of devices. Analyze power usage from a few or hundreds of devices quickly and easily using Packet Power s Circuit Configurator application and wireless smart power cables. The system is designed to install quickly without the need for detailed technical or electrical knowledge. Track usage at the individual cable level or easily combine multiple cables. Receive notifications when power consumption or temperature reach thresholds you define. See power usage information in detailed reports or on the fly via the Web. Drag and drop design makes it easy to customize how you track power usage Data is collected using a wireless network allowing for easy installation and operation Receive alerts based on power and temperature criteria that you define Gather data from a few or hundreds of power cables in one or many locations Wireless Power Monitoring Just track total energy usage or drill into details such as voltage, current, power, volt amps reactive, and frequency Intuitive, easy-to-use interface Access real-time power consumption information from each smart power cable via the Web Easily set power and temperature-based alerts Flexible reporting tool makes it simple to define reports that show changes in usage across time. Easily move the cables to monitor different devices Power cables are for indoor use only on properly protected circuits. Each Power Cable will typically link to other cables over distances of 50 to 200 feet. The Ethernet Gateway connects to any available Ethernet port. Simple plug and play design Advanced energy monitors embedded in power cords capture energy usage on the fly Track multiple power parameters as well as temperature Many connector types 110 to 240 volts, 10 to 100 amps, fully safety certified Small Ethernet Gateway can gather data from hundreds of power cables. System automatically forms a self-configuring wireless network Add or remove cables and the system updates itself Wireless P2CC-0111-001
Monitoring Made Easy Plug and Play Data Center Monitoring Packet Power provides the easiest, most cost-effective way to capture detailed power and temperature information for both single-site and large multi-facility operations. We embed advanced power usage measurement capabilities into power cables that anyone can install. Just plug in our cables, attach one Ethernet cable to our small Gateway, and then log on to the my.packetpower.com energy portal. No need to add servers, install software, configure networks, call electricians or remove existing equipment! Instant and affordable insight into: Real-time power usage, temperature and relative humidity Circuit utilization as a percent of rated capacity Trending across time Power costs and CO2 emissions Features Seamlessly integrates monitoring hardware, wireless networking, data analysis and reporting Supports thousands of monitoring points and Handles power from 10 to 100 amps, 120 to 240 volts, single and three-phase Uses a secure wireless mesh network optimized for data center environments Monitors at the circuit and/or device level and scales from wiring closets to full data centers. Complete Wireless Monitoring Solution embed precise power and temperature monitoring into a power cord format. Wireless Makes Installation Easy All monitoring devices utilize our self-configuring wireless network to communicate instantly with each other, keeping the need for IP addresses to just one per Gateway. And you can easily start small and grow over time. Already have monitoring software in place? We can interface to it. Want more advanced analysis? We can do that too. Contact us to learn more about the easiest way to monitor energy usage in data centers. Environmental Nodes monitor relative humidity and temperature at up to six points per data center cabinet. Ethernet Gateways gather data over the wireless network from hundreds of monitoring devices using a single IP address. My.packetpower.com energy analysis portal leverages cloud computing to provide sophisticated power monitoring without adding software or servers. Power cables are available with many connector types including NEMA, IEC, Hubbell, RussellStoll, and country-specific plugs. Indoor use only. All information contained herein is subject to change. Copyright 2011, Packet Power, LLC. PNP1102-001