Chapter 1: Introducing The Pro3X - LEGRAND Server Technology PRO3X User Manual

Chapter 1: Introducing the PRO3X

PRO3X is Server Technology's unique HDOT Cx PDU, the industry standard for hyperscale
critical facilities, focusing on an innovative rack design to minimize network drops and to
assist with load balancing. Further, the PRO3X provides the unmatched flexibility and density
of HDOT Cx outlet technology – Server Technology's own leading-edge universal outlet that
automatically increases outlet count.
The flexible, high-temperature PRO3X PDU contains PIPS and POPS technology, as well as
Branch Current Metrics, similar to the PRO2 PDU.
The PRO3X is designed for roll-out in select SKUs, including Smart and Switched POPS models,
to be followed by the Switched PRO3X PDU.
What's Unique About the PRO3X?
Note: Although the PRO3X is an additional trusted PDU offering from Server Technology and retains primary
Server Technology features, the PRO3X is a limited range PDU and does not replace Server Technology's flagship
PRO2 PDU.
The PRO3X PDU is designed with first-time industry features:
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The unique combination of the latest Server Technology-branded PDU platform and its innovative HDOT
Cx outlet using the Raritan controller. The HDOT Cx outlet is the advanced and flexible outlet design that
allows a single PDU for many applications. The controller, or network card, is the NIM8G Xerus, which is
the industry communication standard for many high-density data centers.
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Raritan Xerus firmware stack and API, a new MIB, and Server Technology hardware mounting. The
Raritan firmware stack provides interface and communication (GUI and CLI functions) with the Server
Technology.
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The added feature of the Server Technology-style of PDU linking and outlet grouping for all master units
(link up to 8 units), with redundant backup power from the first link unit to keep the network card up
should power fail on the master unit.
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A fixed 36-outlet design for all PRO3X models, as 36 outlets is the most common HDOT outlet count, with
RAMLock outlet retention mechanism. The RAMLock outlets are spaced evenly across the length of the
PDU for easy cable management. PRO3X outlets include a combination of the HDOT C13 and the innovated
Server Technology HDOT Cx hybrid outlet that accepts either C14 or C20 plugs.
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Similar to Raritan PDUs, the PRO3X controller board has a central LCD display, while the PRO3X Switched
and Switched POPS units have easy to read LEDs where the Off LED is Off and the Green LED is On, similar
to other Server Technology PDUs.
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