ATEN PE6208AVG 20A 8-Outlet Eco PDU
Overview
The ATEN PE6208AVG is a rack-mount, metered eco PDU designed for IT and AV equipment rooms where per-outlet power monitoring and remote management via RS-232 matter. The PE6208AVG handles 20A at 110–240V across 8 outlets, making it a practical fit for ATEN managed rack deployments and mixed-vendor equipment cabinets alike. A 3-meter power cord gives enough reach from the rack to standard floor or wall outlets without an extension — a detail that matters in dense rack environments. The RS-232 DB-9 port enables serial integration with rack PDU management infrastructure, allowing scripted power cycling and load monitoring without a dedicated IP address per unit. PSE safety certification covers Japanese market requirements; additional certifications are available by request for other regions.
Compatibility
The PE6208AVG belongs to the PE6208AV variant family alongside the PE6208AVA, PE6208AVB, and PE6208AVX — all sharing the same RS-232 interface and outlet count, differing primarily in safety certifications and cord configuration. It pairs directly with ATEN's PMonitor software on both Windows (PMonitor v1.0.081) and Linux (PMonitor v1.1), enabling per-outlet load visibility from a management workstation without third-party SNMP tools. Compatible with any standard 20A rack environment; no proprietary rail or chassis required. Works alongside managed PoE switches and other rack-mount network gear as a power distribution layer in surveillance or IT closets.
Installation Notes
Rack-mount form factor — confirm rack unit availability before ordering. The 3-meter cord is fixed on this variant (the PE6208AVX ships without a cord, for regions requiring local plug termination). Operating humidity ceiling is 80% RH non-condensing; avoid installations in unconditioned spaces with moisture ingress risk. Firmware v1.3.124 (released 2026-05-07) is the current release; update via the pe6108av-pe6208av-v1.3.124.zip package available from ATEN's support portal. RS-232 serial connection requires a DB-9 cable — not included. Review power planning guidance to verify circuit capacity before deploying 20A PDUs in shared rack rows.
