ATEN 30A/32A 24-OUTLET Metered & Switched LOW Profile ECO PDU - PE6324LB

ATEN PE6324LB 24-Outlet Metered & Switched Low-Profile Eco PDU

Overview

The ATEN PE6324LB is a rack-mount, 24-outlet metered and switched PDU designed for data center and server room environments where per-outlet power monitoring and remote switching control are operational requirements, not optional extras. Supporting both 30A and 32A input ratings and accepting input voltages across a wide 100VAC–250VAC range, the PE6324LB covers North American and international rack deployments from a single SKU — a practical advantage in mixed or globally standardized infrastructure. The low-profile form factor keeps rack space consumption minimal without sacrificing outlet density.

ATEN's ATEN PDU and power management line covers a broad range of metered, monitored, and switched configurations. The PE6324LB sits in the switched-and-metered tier of the rack PDU category, meaning you get both real-time consumption data and the ability to power-cycle individual outlets remotely — useful for hung servers, remote edge sites, or scheduled equipment cycling without a hands-on technician.

Key Features

• Wide Input Voltage Acceptance (100VAC–250VAC ±1%): A single unit handles both North American 120V/208V circuits and international 230V installations. Voltage metering accuracy of ±1% means the readings you see on the management interface reflect actual line conditions — close enough for capacity planning and anomaly alerting without a separate power meter on the circuit.
• Current Metering with Tiered Accuracy: Current is measured at ±0.1A for loads in the 0.1A–1A range, tightening to ±1% from 1A through 20A. In practice this means light-load standby monitoring is as accurate as full-load monitoring — relevant in mixed-density cabinets where some outlets carry UPS monitoring gear drawing under 1A alongside full servers drawing 10A+.
• Power Range Metering (±2%): Watt-level power readings from 100W up to maximum capacity at ±2% tolerance. That granularity supports meaningful per-rack power trending in a power monitoring and capacity planning workflow — you are not estimating; you are measuring.
• Per-Outlet Switching: 24 individually switched outlets let you power-cycle a locked-up device without touching adjacent equipment. In a remote colocation or unmanned edge environment, this eliminates a truck roll for a hard reboot — a recurring operational cost that per-outlet switching directly offsets.
• Low-Profile Rack Form Factor: The low-profile mechanical design is suited to high-density cabinets where depth or clearance behind zero-U rails is constrained. Pair with appropriate rack PDU mounting accessories for zero-U or toolless rail installations.
• 1.6m Power Cord: The factory-attached 1.6m cord reaches standard cabinet power strips or floor-mounted distribution panels in most standard 42U–48U rack depths without an extension. Verify against your specific cabinet depth and PDU mounting position before ordering.
• Firmware Updateable (v1.5.146): Active firmware development — v1.5.146 released 2026-02-03 — means security patches and feature updates are available post-deployment. Updateable PDU firmware is a basic expectation in any managed data center environment, and ATEN maintains an active release cadence for this unit.
• CE-LVD Safety Verification: Ships with CE Low Voltage Directive verification. Additional safety certifications are available by request — relevant for deployments with specific regional compliance requirements beyond CE.
• 0–80% RH Non-Condensing Operating Humidity: Covers standard data center environmental ranges (ASHRAE A1/A2 class). Non-condensing spec means the unit handles normal HVAC fluctuations without concern for moisture-related faults.

Integration & Compatibility

The PE6324LB's wide voltage range makes it compatible with international power infrastructure. The unit supports firmware upgrades via the ATEN management interface, and environmental sensor support, SNMP/network management details, and NMS compatibility should be confirmed against the current ATEN product datasheet for this SKU before finalizing rack PDU selection for managed infrastructure deployments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the input voltage range of the PE6324LB?

A: The PE6324LB accepts 100VAC to 250VAC input, making it suitable for both North American and international rack power environments.

Q: How accurate is the current metering on the PE6324LB?

A: Current metering accuracy is ±0.1A for loads between 0.1A and 1A, and ±1% for loads from 1A to 20A. Voltage metering is ±1% and power metering is ±2% of reading.

Q: Can I power-cycle individual outlets on the PE6324LB remotely?

A: Yes. The PE6324LB is a switched PDU with 24 individually controllable outlets, enabling remote power cycling of specific devices without affecting adjacent equipment.

Q: What firmware version ships with the PE6324LB?

A: The current firmware version is v1.5.146, released 2026-02-03, available as pe6324l-v1.5.146.zip from the ATEN support portal.

Q: What safety certifications does the PE6324LB carry?

A: The PE6324LB carries CE-LVD verification. Additional certifications are available by request according to ATEN documentation.

Q: How long is the power cord on the PE6324LB?

A: The factory-attached power cord is 1.6 meters (approximately 5.25 feet).

James Everett

The PE6324LB is one of those rack PDUs where the metering accuracy tiers tell you more about real-world utility than the headline outlet count. The ±0.1A resolution at sub-1A loads means you are actually capturing meaningful data on lightweight devices — IPMI controllers, out-of-band management modules, environmental sensors — that would read as noise on a coarser meter. That granularity matters when you are baselining a dense cabinet and trying to distinguish idle draw from actual anomalies.

Technical Highlights:

• Tiered Current Accuracy (±0.1A / ±1%): Sub-amp accuracy catches low-draw device anomalies that a ±2% meter would miss entirely — particularly useful in mixed-density cabinets with management hardware drawing under 500mA.
• 100VAC–250VAC Input Range (±1% metering): A single SKU spans global voltage standards. For multi-region deployments or colocation facilities serving international tenants, this eliminates the need for region-specific PDU SKUs.
• Active Firmware Cadence (v1.5.146, 2026-02-03): A firmware release in February 2026 indicates this unit is in active support. For managed infrastructure with security patching requirements, an actively maintained firmware chain is a baseline operational requirement.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 1.6m cord fits most standard 42U rack deployments with overhead or floor-mount power distribution, but verify against your specific cabinet depth and zero-U versus horizontal mounting position before racking — cord reach is a common oversight that causes last-minute rewiring.
• CE-LVD is the confirmed safety mark; if your deployment requires UL listing, FCC, or RoHS, contact ATEN to confirm availability for this specific SKU before purchase — the datasheet notes additional certifications are available by request, which means they are not all automatically included.

The PE6324LB is a solid fit for managed colocation cabinets and remote edge deployments where per-outlet switching eliminates truck rolls and tiered metering accuracy supports genuine capacity planning — not just approximate load monitoring.