netBooter DU Series PDU – Overview
The netBooter DU Series is a cost-effective, secure switched PDU designed for small and medium-sized deployments that require reliable remote power control, automated recovery, and basic environmental monitoring. It provides individual outlet switching, HTTPS-based management, AutoPing automation, and inlet current monitoring without the advanced networking and centralized management features found in higher-end models.
Key Features
Individual Outlet Control
- Remotely turn outlets on or off independently.
- Power cycle unresponsive devices without requiring onsite intervention.
AutoPing Device Recovery
- Continuously monitors network devices using ICMP ping.
- Automatically reboots connected equipment when a device becomes unreachable.
- Can also generate email alerts for failures.
Secure HTTPS Management
- Web-based management interface with TLS 1.2 encryption.
- No additional software required.
Local Serial Access
- USB (FTDI-based) or DB9 RS-232 connectivity.
- Useful for local configuration and integration.
Inlet Current Monitoring
- Real-time RMS current measurement.
- Helps prevent overload conditions and monitor power usage.
Temperature Monitoring
- Optional temperature sensing via TS-0300 probe.
- Provides basic environmental awareness for equipment racks and enclosures.
Typical Applications
SMB IT Infrastructure
- Small server rooms
- Network closets
- Routers and switches
- LTE backup connectivity equipment
Retail Locations
- POS systems
- Branch networking equipment
- Cost-sensitive remote power management
Industrial & Manufacturing
- Production equipment
- Test stations
- Automation systems
- Thermal monitoring of enclosed equipment
Engineering Labs
- Test benches
- Automated power cycling
- Remote equipment control
- Development and validation environments
Technical Specifications
Input Power
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Input Types | IEC 320 C14 or IEC 320 C20 |
| Voltage | 100–120 VAC, 60 Hz or 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz |
| Maximum Current | 13A, 15A, or 20A (depending on model) |
| Phase | Single Phase |
| Metering | RMS Current Measurement |
Output Power
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Outlet Voltage | 100–120 VAC or 100–240 VAC |
| Outlet Types | NEMA 5-15R or IEC 320 C13 |
| Outlet Count | 2, 5, 8, 10, 16, or 20 |
| Outlet Switching | Individual outlet control |
| Outlet Metering | None |
| Overload Protection | None |
Networking & Security
Supported Protocols
- HTTP / HTTPS
- Telnet
- SMTP
- SNMP v1/v2
- DHCP
- Ping
- NTP
- IPv4
Network Interface
- 10/100 Base-T Ethernet (RJ45)
Security
- HTTPS with TLS 1.2 encryption
- Local user accounts
Note: SSH, SNMPv3, LDAP, RADIUS, VLAN support, and IPv6 are not available on the DU Series.
Serial Connectivity
- USB
- DB9 RS-232
Front Panel Features
- Individual outlet status LEDs
- PDU status LED
- Network status LED
- 7-digit inlet current display
Environmental Monitoring
Supported Sensor
- TS-0300 Temperature Probe
Monitoring Capability
- Temperature only
- No humidity sensing
Available Form Factors
| Form Factor | Outlet Count |
|---|---|
| Compact | 2 |
| 1U Strip | 5 |
| 1U Rackmount | 8 |
| 2U Rackmount | 16 |
| 0U Vertical | 10 or 20 |
Automation & Recovery
AutoPing Monitoring
The DU Series can automatically:
- Monitor remote devices
- Detect connectivity loss
- Send email notifications
- Reboot outlets automatically
- Restore failed routers, switches, servers, or controllers
This feature significantly reduces downtime in unattended environments.
Model Range Summary
| Form Factor | Outlets | Max Current |
|---|---|---|
| Compact | 2 | 13A |
| 1U Strip | 5 | 15A |
| 1U Rack | 8 | 15A |
| 2U Rack | 16 | 20A |
| 0U Vertical | 10 or 20 | 20A |
Available with:
- USB serial interface
- DB9 serial interface
- NEMA 5-15R outlets
- IEC C13 outlets
- 120V or 240V configurations
Comparison: DU vs DX vs SP Series
| Feature | DU Series | DX Series | SP Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Outlet Switching | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| AutoPing Recovery | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (via automation) |
| HTTPS Access | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| SSH Access | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ |
| SNMPv3 | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ |
| LDAP / RADIUS | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ |
| VLAN Support | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Central Management Portal | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Zero-Touch Provisioning | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Environmental Monitoring | Temperature Only | Temperature & Humidity | Advanced Sensors |
| Outlet Power Metering | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ |
| Energy Metering (kWh, PF, VA) | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ |
| ATS Support | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ |
| Three-Phase Models | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ |
| Outlet Range | 2–20 | 2–5 | 4–36 |
Product Positioning
- DU Series: Entry-level remote power management for SMBs, retail sites, kiosks, labs, and small IT installations.
- DX Series: Enterprise remote power control with VLANs, centralized management, zero-touch deployment, and stronger security.
- SP Series: Advanced intelligent PDUs for data centers, broadcast facilities, AV infrastructure, and mission-critical environments requiring detailed power analytics and redundancy features.
