Product comparison · 2 power distribution units (pdus)

ATEN 32A 8-Outlet 1U Outlet-Met & Switch vs StarTech.com 12-Outlet Rackmount PDU, 1U Server Power Strip with Wide-Spaced Right-Angle Ports, Mounted Power Distribution Unit for 19-Inch Racks and Cabinets

15specifications compared
13differ
2identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN 32A 8-Outlet 1U Outlet-Met & Switch has 0.6 m more cable length than the StarTech.com 12-Outlet Rackmount PDU, 1U Server Power Strip with Wide-Spaced Right-Angle Ports, Mounted Power Distribution Unit for 19-Inch Racks and Cabinets (3 m vs 2.4 m). The ATEN 32A 8-Outlet 1U Outlet-Met & Switch has 17 A more maximum current than the StarTech.com 12-Outlet Rackmount PDU, 1U Server Power Strip with Wide-Spaced Right-Angle Ports, Mounted Power Distribution Unit for 19-Inch Racks and Cabinets (32 A vs 15 A). The ATEN 32A 8-Outlet 1U Outlet-Met & Switch has 6,180 VA more load capacity than the StarTech.com 12-Outlet Rackmount PDU, 1U Server Power Strip with Wide-Spaced Right-Angle Ports, Mounted Power Distribution Unit for 19-Inch Racks and Cabinets (7680 VA vs 1500 VA). PDU types: Metered, Switched on the ATEN 32A 8-Outlet 1U Outlet-Met & Switch, Basic on the StarTech.com 12-Outlet Rackmount PDU, 1U Server Power Strip with Wide-Spaced Right-Angle Ports, Mounted Power Distribution Unit for 19-Inch Racks and Cabinets. AC outlets quantity: 8 AC outlet(s) on the ATEN 32A 8-Outlet 1U Outlet-Met & Switch, 12 AC outlet(s) on the StarTech.com 12-Outlet Rackmount PDU, 1U Server Power Strip with Wide-Spaced Right-Angle Ports, Mounted Power Distribution Unit for 19-Inch Racks and Cabinets.

PDU types
- 32A 8-Outlet 1U Outlet-Met & Switch:Metered, Switched
- 12-Outlet Rackmount PDU, 1U Server Power Strip with Wide-Spaced Right-Angle Ports, Mounted Power Distribution Unit for 19-Inch Racks and Cabinets:Basic
AC outlets quantity
- 32A 8-Outlet 1U Outlet-Met & Switch:8 AC outlet(s)
- 12-Outlet Rackmount PDU, 1U Server Power Strip with Wide-Spaced Right-Angle Ports, Mounted Power Distribution Unit for 19-Inch Racks and Cabinets:12 AC outlet(s)
Power plug
- 32A 8-Outlet 1U Outlet-Met & Switch:IEC 60309
- 12-Outlet Rackmount PDU, 1U Server Power Strip with Wide-Spaced Right-Angle Ports, Mounted Power Distribution Unit for 19-Inch Racks and Cabinets:NEMA 5-15P
AC outlet types
- 32A 8-Outlet 1U Outlet-Met & Switch:C13 coupler, C19 coupler
- 12-Outlet Rackmount PDU, 1U Server Power Strip with Wide-Spaced Right-Angle Ports, Mounted Power Distribution Unit for 19-Inch Racks and Cabinets:NEMA 5-15R
Cable length
- 32A 8-Outlet 1U Outlet-Met & Switch:3 m
- 12-Outlet Rackmount PDU, 1U Server Power Strip with Wide-Spaced Right-Angle Ports, Mounted Power Distribution Unit for 19-Inch Racks and Cabinets:2.4 m
Nominal input voltage
- 32A 8-Outlet 1U Outlet-Met & Switch:100 - 240 V
- 12-Outlet Rackmount PDU, 1U Server Power Strip with Wide-Spaced Right-Angle Ports, Mounted Power Distribution Unit for 19-Inch Racks and Cabinets:120 V
Maximum current
- 32A 8-Outlet 1U Outlet-Met & Switch:32 A
- 12-Outlet Rackmount PDU, 1U Server Power Strip with Wide-Spaced Right-Angle Ports, Mounted Power Distribution Unit for 19-Inch Racks and Cabinets:15 A
Output voltage
- 32A 8-Outlet 1U Outlet-Met & Switch:100 - 240 V
- 12-Outlet Rackmount PDU, 1U Server Power Strip with Wide-Spaced Right-Angle Ports, Mounted Power Distribution Unit for 19-Inch Racks and Cabinets:125 V

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Comparison of PG8308G-AT, 1215B8H-RACK-PDU-RA
47 specifications	A ATEN 32A 8-Outlet 1U Outlet-Met & Switch Model PG8308G-AT View product	B StarTech.com 12-Outlet Rackmount PDU, 1U Server Power Strip with Wide-Spaced Right-Angle Ports, Mounted Power Distribution Unit for 19-Inch Racks and Cabinets Model 1215B8H-RACK-PDU-RA View product
Design1 differ
PDU typesDiffers	Metered, Switched	Basic
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Steel
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
AC outlets quantityDiffers	8 AC outlet(s)	12 AC outlet(s)
Power plugDiffers	IEC 60309	NEMA 5-15P
AC outlet typesDiffers	C13 coupler, C19 coupler	NEMA 5-15R
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Cable lengthDiffers	3 m	2.4 m
Reset buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power4 differ
Nominal input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	120 V
Maximum currentDiffers	32 A	15 A
Nominal output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 V
Output voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	125 V
Load capacityDiffers	7680 VA	1500 VA
Maximum total current draw per phaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 A
Circuit breakerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50-60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
CertificationKnown for one	CE, UKCA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	210 mm	95.2 mm
DepthDiffers	432.4 mm	477.2 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	43.3 mm
WeightDiffers	4.07 kg	1.62 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of screw nutsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of screwsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Screw nuts includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Screws includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1 kg
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	515 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	235 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	52 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	528 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	350 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for one	Taiwan	Unknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
MonitoringKnown for one	Current, Voltage	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source

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