SynLink SP Series PDU – Overview
The SynLink SP Series is a range of enterprise-grade intelligent Power Distribution Units (PDUs) designed for data centers, broadcast facilities, AV systems, and R&D environments. It provides secure remote power management, detailed energy monitoring, environmental sensing, and automation capabilities.
Key Features
- Individual Outlet Control
- Remotely switch, reboot, enable, or disable each outlet independently.
- Secure Remote Management
- Access via SSH, HTTPS, SNMP, web interface, or centralized management portal.
- Advanced Power Monitoring
- Per-outlet current and power measurements.
- Input-level monitoring including:
- Voltage (VAC)
- Current (A)
- Active Power (W)
- Apparent Power (VA)
- Power Factor
- Frequency (Hz)
- Energy Consumption (kWh)
- Power Protection
- Optional surge suppression.
- Optional UL-498 branch circuit breakers.
- Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)
- Supports seamless switching between primary and backup power sources on ATS-enabled models.
- Environmental Monitoring
- Supports temperature, humidity, water leak detection, and digital I/O sensors.
- Out-of-Band Connectivity
- Embedded LTE (optional)
- USB LTE modem support
- Secondary WAN connectivity
- Network Features
- IEEE 802.1Q VLAN support
- Multi-network configurations
- Enterprise Authentication
- LDAP integration
- RADIUS integration
- Automation Engine
- Event-driven actions based on:
- Power conditions
- Environmental alarms
- Network status
- Sensor inputs
- Event-driven actions based on:
Typical Applications
Data Centers
- High-density rack deployments
- 0U vertical installations
- Three-phase power distribution
- ATS redundant power architectures
- Remote server and network equipment management
Broadcast & Media
- Production control rooms
- Broadcast equipment racks
- Video processing infrastructure
- Mission-critical always-on environments
Professional AV
- AV processor racks
- Video wall controllers
- Conference rooms
- Auditoriums and event venues
R&D Laboratories
- Hardware testing labs
- Validation environments
- High-power test benches
- Automated power characterization systems
Technical Specifications
Input Power
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 100–120 VAC, 100–240 VAC, 415 VAC |
| Frequency | 50–60 Hz |
| Current Rating | 20–50 A |
| Phase Options | Single Phase / Three Phase |
| Input Types | IEC C20, NEMA 5-15P, NEMA 5-20P, NEMA L5-30P, NEMA L6-30P, NEMA L21-30P, CS8365C |
Input Metering
- Voltage RMS
- Current RMS
- Active Power
- Apparent Power
- Power Factor
- Frequency
- Energy Consumption (kWh)
Output
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Outlet Voltage | 100–120 VAC, 100–240 VAC |
| Outlet Types | NEMA 5-20R, IEC C13, IEC C19 |
| Outlet Quantity | 4, 8, 16, 24, or 36 |
| Outlet Switching | Individual outlet control |
| Outlet Metering | Amps, Watts |
Protection
- Optional UL-498 branch breakers
- Optional surge suppression
Management & Communication
Supported Protocols
- SNMP v1/v2/v3
- HTTP/HTTPS API
- Web Interface
- SMTP
- Syslog
- Telnet
- SSH
- Ping
- DHCP
- NTP
Network Connectivity
- 10/100 Ethernet (RJ45)
- Optional secondary Ethernet
- Optional LTE connectivity
Security
- Encrypted communication
- Local user accounts
- LDAP authentication
- RADIUS authentication
- Centralized Cloud Management Portal
Available Form Factors
| Form Factor | Outlet Count |
|---|---|
| Compact | 4 |
| 1U Rackmount | 8 |
| 2U Rackmount | 16 |
| 0U Vertical | 24 or 36 |
Main Advantages
✅ Remote reboot and recovery of connected devices
✅ Detailed energy and power monitoring
✅ ATS redundancy options for critical applications
✅ Environmental monitoring support
✅ Enterprise authentication and security
✅ VLAN and multi-network deployment support
✅ Automation and self-healing power control
✅ Available in compact, rackmount, and high-density vertical configurations
The SynLink SP Series is particularly suited for organizations that require secure remote power management, outlet-level monitoring, automation, and high availability infrastructure management.
