CyberPower PDU83108 Switched 3-Phase Vertical Rack PDU
Overview
The CyberPower PDU83108 is a switched, three-phase vertical rack power distribution unit designed for high-density data center and server room deployments where per-outlet control, real-time power metering, and remote management are non-negotiable. Occupying zero rack units in a 0U vertical form factor, the PDU83108 mounts along the interior rail of a standard rack enclosure, freeing every usable rack unit for active equipment. With 30 total AC outlets — 24 IEC-320 C13 ports and 6 IEC 60309 outlets — and a 200–240 VAC nominal input range, this unit is sized for the international three-phase loads common in enterprise data halls, colocation cages, and large-format security operations centers. For integrators speccing rack PDUs for surveillance infrastructure or IT backbone deployments, the PDU83108 delivers the per-outlet switching and network visibility that unmanaged strips simply cannot provide.
Key Features
- 30 AC Outlets (24× IEC C13 + 6× IEC 60309): The mixed outlet complement handles both standard 1U/2U server and NVR power cords (C13) and higher-draw IEC 60309 loads simultaneously — eliminating the need for a separate high-current strip for beefy edge compute or storage arrays.
- Switched Per-Outlet Control: As a switched PDU, individual outlets can be toggled on or off remotely. This matters operationally: you can cold-reboot a locked-up NVR, cycle a misbehaving PoE injector, or sequence startup order on a large surveillance cluster without walking the data floor or opening a ticket.
- Three-Phase 200–240 VAC Input: Three-phase distribution balances load across phases, reducing neutral current and enabling higher aggregate wattage per PDU than single-phase alternatives. If your rack draws more than a standard 15A circuit can deliver, three-phase input is the path to higher density without additional breakers.
- LCD Display with Current and Voltage Monitoring: The built-in LCD provides at-a-glance current and voltage readings at the unit — useful during initial commissioning and for spot-checking load balance without logging into the network interface. Real-time metering directly on the faceplate reduces the need for a separate clamp meter during rack audits.
- Dual RJ-45 Ethernet Ports: Two network ports support daisy-chain or redundant network connectivity configurations. In large deployments with many PDUs, daisy-chaining reduces switch port consumption; redundant paths protect remote management access if one network segment goes down.
- Broad Protocol Support (SNMPv1/v3, HTTPS, SSH, LDAP(S), RADIUS): The PDU83108 speaks the full enterprise management stack. SNMPv3 with LDAP(S) and RADIUS integration means you can drop it into an existing Active Directory environment and enforce role-based access without creating standalone local accounts — a requirement in any SOC with an audit obligation.
- IPv4/IPv6 Dual-Stack Networking: Native IPv6 support means the PDU is ready for networks already migrated off IPv4 and won't require NAT workarounds in pure-IPv6 segments.
- USB Firmware Upgrade Port: Field firmware updates via USB without requiring network access to the management interface. This is a practical safety valve: if a firmware update breaks network reachability, you can recover locally rather than dispatching a technician to factory-reset the unit.
- Syslog, SMTP, and NTP Integration: Outlet-level events (power cycle, overload, connectivity loss) can be forwarded to a central syslog collector or trigger SMTP alerts. NTP synchronization ensures log timestamps align with the rest of your infrastructure — important for correlating power events with video loss incidents in a NVR or VMS timeline.
- 3-Meter Power Cord: The 3m input cord provides enough slack to reach overhead busway or floor-level PDU distribution without extension cables — a practical dimension for standard 600mm–800mm deep racks.
- Windows AD and CLI Management: Beyond SNMP, the PDU83108 supports Windows Active Directory integration and a full CLI over SSH — giving both Windows-centric IT teams and Linux-native administrators their preferred management path.
Integration and Compatibility
The PDU83108 integrates with any SNMP-capable NMS platform — SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, Zabbix — via SNMPv1 or SNMPv3 traps and polling. RADIUS and LDAP(S) support enables single sign-on against enterprise identity providers, removing local credential management from the PDU entirely. For network infrastructure teams running dual-stack environments, the IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack eliminates compatibility concerns. The IEC 60309 outlets are compatible with standard IEC 60309 plugs used on higher-draw servers, GPU nodes, and storage enclosures common in surveillance analytics or AI inference workloads. Firmware upgrades are delivered via USB, keeping the update process independent of network state. Review the full PDU catalog to compare outlet counts, phase configurations, and amperage ratings across the CyberPower rack PDU line before finalizing rack power architecture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the input voltage range for the PDU83108?
A: The PDU83108 accepts 200–240 VAC nominal input, making it suitable for international three-phase power environments and standard North American 208V three-phase data center feeds.
Q: How many outlets does the PDU83108 have, and what types?
A: The PDU83108 provides 30 total AC outlets: 24 IEC-320 C13 outlets for standard server and network equipment, and 6 IEC 60309 outlets for higher-draw devices.
Q: Can the PDU83108 be managed remotely?
A: Yes. The PDU83108 includes two RJ-45 Ethernet ports and supports SNMPv1/v3, HTTPS, SSH, Telnet, and CLI management. Individual outlets can be switched on or off remotely, and the unit supports LDAP(S), RADIUS, and Windows Active Directory for enterprise authentication.
Q: Does the PDU83108 fit in a standard rack without consuming rack units?
A: Yes. The PDU83108 is a 0U vertical form factor, mounting along the interior rails of a standard rack enclosure so it does not consume any rack unit space that could otherwise hold active equipment.
Q: How is firmware updated on the PDU83108?
A: Firmware is upgradeable via the onboard USB port, allowing local updates without requiring network access to the management interface.
Q: What network protocols does the PDU83108 support?
A: Supported protocols include IPv4, IPv6, HTTP, HTTPS, TLS, DNS, TCP/IP, DHCP, FTP, SNMPv1, SNMPv3, NTP, Telnet, SMTP, SSH, SSL, LDAP(S), RADIUS, UDP, Syslog, and CLI. Windows Active Directory is also supported for user management.
The PDU83108 is the unit I reach for when a customer needs per-outlet remote switching on a three-phase feed without sacrificing a single rack unit. The dual RJ-45 ports are what makes it practical in large deployments — you can daisy-chain PDUs across a fully populated cage and manage them all through a single upstream switch port rather than burning two ports per PDU.
Technical Highlights:
- 30 Switched Outlets (24× C13 + 6× IEC 60309): The IEC 60309 complement is the differentiator here — most C13-only PDUs force you to add a separate high-current strip for storage arrays or GPU nodes. The PDU83108 handles both load classes in one unit.
- SNMPv3 + LDAP(S) + RADIUS: Full enterprise auth stack means zero standalone PDU accounts in environments with SOC2 or ISO 27001 obligations. Plug into AD, assign roles, and every outlet action is tied to a named user in your audit log.
- LCD Current and Voltage Metering: At-a-glance load verification during commissioning is underrated. Walking a raised floor with a clamp meter to confirm phase balance is a real operational cost — the built-in LCD cuts that step entirely.
Deployment Considerations:
- Three-phase input requires a matching three-phase PDU circuit at the rack — confirm your data center or colocation provider can provision 200–240V three-phase before ordering. Single-phase environments need a different PDU model.
- The 3-meter input cord works well for standard rack depths but may be short if your overhead busway is positioned more than about 2.5m above the rack top with slack — measure your vertical run before assuming it reaches.
The PDU83108 is the right fit for enterprise surveillance operation centers and colocation deployments where the rack contains a mix of NVRs, edge analytics servers, and storage nodes on a shared three-phase feed — and where remote outlet cycling needs to be logged against named AD accounts rather than a shared local password.
