ATEN PE6208AV 1U Metered Rack PDU, 20A 100–120V, 8x NEMA 5-20R
Overview
The ATEN PE6208AV is a 1U rack-mount power distribution unit rated at 20A on a 100–120V circuit, distributing power across eight NEMA 5-20R receptacles with real-time current metering — the right fit for equipment racks where you need per-unit load visibility to avoid breaker trips on shared 20A branch circuits. The RS-232 port enables serial management for integration into out-of-band monitoring setups. A 3m power cord is included on the PE6208AVA, PE6208AVB, and PE6208AVG variants, giving you reach flexibility in deeper rack enclosures without an extension. The PE6208AV ships with firmware v1.3.124 (released 2026-05-07) and supports the PMonitor management application on both Windows and Linux, so it slots into mixed OS environments without requiring a dedicated management server.
Compatibility
The PE6208AV is part of the broader ATEN power management line and targets standard 19-inch rack enclosures. The eight NEMA 5-20R outlets accept NEMA 5-20P plugs directly and also accept NEMA 5-15P plugs via the T-slot receptacle design, covering the majority of 100–120V IT equipment power cords without adapters. Four variants exist in this family: PE6208AVA (North America, PSE), PE6208AVB (Others by Request), PE6208AVG (CE-LVD, PSE), and PE6208AVX (CE, LVD — no cord included). Confirm your regional safety certification requirement before ordering: the AVX variant ships without a power cord and requires a locally sourced IEC 60320 C20 input cable. PMonitor v1.1 (Linux) and PMonitorSrv v1.0.081 (Windows) provide the management layer for load monitoring and alerting within a networked rack management architecture.
Installation Notes
Mount orientation is 1U horizontal in a standard 19-inch rack. The RS-232 DB-9 connector requires a serial management server or terminal server if remote access is needed — no native IP management is indicated in the evidence, so plan your out-of-band path accordingly. Operating humidity is rated 0–80% RH non-condensing; this unit is not suited for high-humidity environments without supplemental climate control. For the AVX variant, source a C20 input cord rated for 20A to match the unit's capacity.
