ATEN 24-OUTLET 32A PDU (outlet Level Metering / Switching) 100V - 240V - PE8324G

ATEN PE8324G 24-Outlet 32A Outlet-Level Switched and Metered Rack PDU

Overview

The ATEN PE8324G is a 24-outlet, 32A intelligent rack PDU covering 100–240V input that gives data center and IT teams per-outlet power switching and metering from a single managed unit. Where basic PDUs tell you nothing about individual load distribution, the PE8324G puts outlet-level control and measurement in your hands — useful in dense server rooms and network closets where load balancing and remote power cycling are routine tasks. The unit mounts in a standard rack and ships with a 1.6 m power cord, so it fits most equipment rack depths without extension cables.

Key Features

• Outlet-Level Switching and Metering: Each of the 24 outlets can be switched on, off, or cycled independently and metered individually — meaning you can reboot a hung server without touching adjacent equipment and track load per outlet rather than guessing at aggregate draw.
• 32A / 100–240V Input: The 32A input rating at universal voltage supports high-density rack deployments where a 16A or 20A feed would become a bottleneck. Deployments in Europe and North America can use the same SKU without ordering a regional variant.
• 4 Environment Sensor Ports: Four dedicated sensor ports let you attach temperature and humidity probes at multiple points in the rack or row — actionable if you're monitoring hot-aisle/cold-aisle differentials or need to trigger alerts before thermal thresholds are breached.
• 0–80% RH Non-Condensing Operating Range: The humidity tolerance covers typical machine room and data hall environments. Non-condensing is the relevant qualifier for equipment rooms where cooling transitions can briefly spike relative humidity.
• 1.6 m Power Cord: The included 1.6 m cord reaches standard rack-mounted PDU positions in most 42U and 45U cabinets without requiring an extension — one less procurement item.
• Firmware Update Path (v1.0.067): Active firmware maintenance as recently as February 2026 means the management stack receives ongoing updates; the latest release is v1.0.067, distributed as PE-7-8-9-v1.0.067.zip.

Integration and Compatibility

The PE8324G supports SNMP-based management, enabling integration with enterprise monitoring platforms that poll power data via standard MIBs. ATEN's PMonitor software is available for both Linux (v1.1.107) and Windows (v1.0.081), providing a dedicated interface for power monitoring without requiring a full DCIM stack. If your operations team already runs an SNMP-capable NMS, the PE8324G can feed outlet-level data directly into existing dashboards. The four environment sensor ports extend monitoring beyond power draw into ambient conditions — useful for colocation and edge deployments where environmental SLAs are contractual obligations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input voltage range does the PE8324G support?

A: The PE8324G supports 100–240V input, making it suitable for both North American and international rack deployments on the same unit.

Q: Does the PE8324G support individual outlet switching?

A: Yes. The PE8324G provides outlet-level switching, allowing each of the 24 outlets to be independently powered on, off, or cycled — useful for remote server reboots without disrupting adjacent equipment.

Q: How many environment sensor ports does the PE8324G have?

A: Four dedicated environment sensor ports are built in, supporting temperature and humidity probes for rack-level or row-level environmental monitoring.

Q: What management software is available for the PE8324G?

A: ATEN's PMonitor software supports the PE8324G on both Linux (v1.1.107) and Windows (v1.0.081). SNMP management is also supported for integration with enterprise NMS platforms.

Q: What is the current firmware version for the PE8324G?

A: The latest firmware is v1.0.067, released February 2026. It applies to the PE-7, PE-8, and PE-9 series and is available as a downloadable zip package.

Q: What is the included power cord length?

A: A 1.6 m power cord is included in the box.

Jerry Tildsen

The PE8324G is the unit I'd reach for when a facility team needs outlet-level accountability across a high-density rack — the 32A input at 100–240V means you're not ordering a separate SKU for European sites, and the four environment sensor ports give you enough coverage for a two-row hot-aisle setup without daisy-chaining external sensor hubs.

Technical Highlights:

• 4 Environment Sensor Ports: Four ports is enough to cover inlet, outlet, top-of-rack, and a spare probe position in a single cabinet — most competitor units at this tier give you one or two.
• Firmware v1.0.067 (Feb 2026): The firmware is still actively maintained — the PE-7/8/9 series received an update as recently as February 2026, which matters if you're in a regulated environment where patching cadence is audited.
• PMonitor for Linux and Windows: Having a native monitoring client on both platforms means ops teams aren't forced into a Windows-only management workflow — the Linux build (v1.1.107) works in headless server environments.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 1.6 m cord covers most standard 600mm-deep cabinets, but verify your PDU mounting position before ordering — zero-U side-mount versus horizontal 1U positioning changes the cord routing significantly.
• Safety certifications are listed as available by request for the PE8324G variant; if your deployment requires documented CE-LVD or regional marks for compliance audits, request documentation before the unit arrives on-site.

This PDU fits best in colocation environments and enterprise server rooms where the operations team needs both remote outlet cycling and environmental trending in a single managed unit — without the overhead of a full DCIM platform.