ATEN PE6216G Power Distribution Unit - 1U 16A 200-240V 16A MAX 14 X C13 + 2

ATEN PE6216G 1U Rack Mount Power Distribution Unit

Overview

The ATEN PE6216G is a 1U rackmount power distribution unit engineered for 200–240V environments, delivering up to 16A across a mixed outlet bank of 14×C13 and 2×C15 receptacles. If you're provisioning power in a server room, AV rack, or surveillance head-end where European or international voltage standards apply, the PE6216G lands in the right power tier without oversizing your breaker budget. The TUV-CB and GOST safety certifications confirm this unit is designed for cross-border deployments — not just North American installs.

Unlike its sister variants, the PE6216A and PE6216B carry cTUVus and PSE marks for North American and Japanese markets respectively; the PE6216G is the internationally certified build in the same family, verified under TUV-CB and GOST. That distinction matters if you're integrating into a European or Russian-market facility where local compliance is audited.

Key Features

• 16A / 200–240V Max Load: Supports high-density rack loads typical of edge compute, NVR stacks, and multi-switch configurations — without requiring a dedicated 20A circuit. Know your connected device draw before you approach the 16A ceiling; no per-outlet breakers are referenced in the available evidence.
• 14×C13 + 2×C15 Outlet Bank: The mix of 16 total outlets (14 standard IEC C13 for servers, switches, and cameras; 2 C15 high-temp for devices that require it) covers most rack populations in one unit. C15 outlets handle equipment with higher-temperature cord ratings — relevant if you're powering certain PoE injectors or industrial networking gear that ships with C15 plugs.
• 1U Rack Form Factor: Occupies a single rack unit, leaving your U-space budget intact for actual compute and networking gear. Compatible with standard 19-inch rack enclosures.
• 3-Meter Power Cord: The included 3m cord gives enough reach to route cleanly from the PDU to the floor-level power strip or in-cabinet PDU tap without extension cords — a detail that matters when you're dressing cables in a locked cabinet.
• 0–80% Non-Condensing Humidity Tolerance: Rated for typical data center and telecom room environments. Not rated for outdoor or high-humidity industrial enclosures — factor that in if you're mounting in a less-controlled environment.
• TUV-CB and GOST Certification: TUV-CB is the CB Scheme mark enabling market access across 50+ IEC member countries; GOST covers Russian Federation compliance. If your project spans multiple geographies, this variant removes a re-certification step that the A and B variants cannot cover.
• Active Firmware Support: Firmware v1.5.148 (released 2026-05-29) confirms the ATEN PDU line still receives active updates — relevant if you're integrating with SNMP-based power management software that depends on current firmware for MIB compatibility.

Integration and Compatibility

The PE6216G fits into the broader ATEN intelligent PDU ecosystem, which includes SNMP-based remote monitoring and control capabilities documented in the pe_snmp-s firmware package. If your data center management or network monitoring platform uses SNMP polling for power visibility (outlet-level current, total load, environmental thresholds), confirm the MIB version against your NMS before deployment. The firmware upgrade path (v1.5.148 available as pe6216-v1.5.148.zip) is field-applicable, which means you can update in-place without returning the unit.

This unit is best paired with a managed rack switch and UPS on the same circuit leg — a common configuration in mid-size surveillance head-ends and edge server rooms where uptime accountability sits with the integrator rather than a data center ops team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between the PE6216G and the PE6216A or PE6216B?

A: All three share the same 1U form factor, 16A/200–240V rating, 14×C13 + 2×C15 outlet layout, 3m cord, and firmware. The difference is safety certification: PE6216A carries cTUVus and PSE (North American and Japanese markets); PE6216B carries cTUVus and PSE; PE6216G carries TUV-CB and GOST, making it the correct variant for projects requiring European or Russian Federation compliance.

Q: Does the PE6216G support SNMP monitoring?

A: The ATEN PE6216 family supports SNMP-based management per the published pe_snmp-s firmware documentation. The PE6216G runs firmware v1.5.148 (May 2026). Confirm your NMS MIB compatibility before integrating into a production monitoring stack.

Q: Can the PE6216G be updated in the field?

A: Yes. Firmware v1.5.148 is available as a downloadable zip (pe6216-v1.5.148.zip, released 2026-05-29), and ATEN has maintained active firmware releases for this product line, so field upgrades are supported without returning the unit.

Q: What humidity range is the PE6216G rated for?

A: Operating and storage humidity is rated at 0–80% RH, non-condensing. It is not rated for condensing or outdoor environments.

Q: What outlet types does the PE6216G provide?

A: 14×IEC C13 and 2×IEC C15 outlets — 16 total. C13 handles standard server, switch, and networking loads; C15 accommodates devices requiring a higher-temperature cord rating.

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The PE6216G is the variant to spec when your project crosses national borders — TUV-CB and GOST certification set it apart from the PE6216A and PE6216B, which cover North American and Japanese markets. For a European or multi-country rollout, pulling the wrong variant means a compliance gap that shows up at audit time, not install time.

Technical Highlights:

• Certification Scope: TUV-CB (CB Scheme, 50+ IEC member countries) + GOST (Russian Federation) — two compliance marks on one SKU reduces the procurement complexity of a multi-site international deployment.
• Outlet Mix: 14×C13 + 2×C15 across a 16A/200–240V feed gives enough headroom for a dense 1U row without requiring a 20A circuit; the two C15 slots are there for gear that specifies high-temp cord ratings — not a placeholder.
• Active Firmware: v1.5.148 shipped 2026-05-29 — a recent release date on a mature PDU platform confirms the SNMP management stack is still supported, which matters if you're integrating outlet-level monitoring into an NMS.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm your NMS MIB version matches the pe_snmp-s firmware package before deploying SNMP monitoring — mismatched MIBs silently drop polling data.
• The 16A max is a hard ceiling across the entire unit, not per-outlet; aggressive NVR + switch + server stacks can approach that limit faster than expected — calculate your connected load before commissioning.

Best fit for international edge deployments — European branch offices, multi-region surveillance head-ends, or facilities in GOST-regulated markets where a single compliant PDU SKU simplifies procurement across locations.