Introducing the Panduit EL2P Intelligent Power Distribution Unit

Modern data centres and enterprise IT environments demand far more from power distribution than simple outlet availability. Visibility, security, scalability, and ease of deployment are now essential requirements. The Panduit EL2P Intelligent Power Distribution Unit (iPDU) has been designed specifically to meet these needs, providing a highly integrated and secure rack power platform for today’s critical infrastructure.

At Protek, we deploy and support intelligent power solutions where reliability, efficiency, and future readiness are non negotiable. The Panduit EL2P is a strong example of how rack level power distribution has evolved into an active part of the network.

Purpose Built Intelligent Power

The EL2P is not a traditional PDU with monitoring added as an afterthought. It is a fully integrated intelligent device designed to simplify deployment while delivering advanced control and visibility.

All data collection hardware is built directly into the PDU, removing the need for external sensors or management modules. This reduces rack clutter, shortens installation time, and improves long term reliability. The rotating 360 degree inlet cord allows both top fed and bottom fed power entry, supporting cleaner cable routing in high density racks.

Colour coded outlet banks provide immediate visual identification of power circuits, helping engineers quickly differentiate feeds during installation, maintenance, or fault finding.

Network Connectivity and Scalability

The Panduit EL2P has been engineered for large scale deployments where network efficiency is critical.

Each unit includes dual 1 Gb Ethernet ports, allowing flexible network design and redundancy where required. For environments where cabling is limited or temporary access is needed, optional Wi Fi and Bluetooth connectivity are available.

One of the defining features of the EL2P platform is its ability to daisy chain up to 64 PDUs while using a single IP address and switch port. This dramatically reduces network port consumption, simplifies IP management, and lowers overall deployment cost in large data halls or edge installations.

The EL2P supports standard management protocols including SNMP, REST APIs, and Redfish, making it easy to integrate into existing DCIM, BMS, and network monitoring platforms.

Intelligent Control and Automation

Operational efficiency is a key driver behind intelligent power adoption, and the EL2P delivers strongly in this area.

Secure Zero Touch Provisioning allows PDUs to be deployed rapidly with minimal manual configuration. Once connected to the network, devices can automatically receive configuration and firmware updates, ensuring consistent setup across the entire estate.

Firmware updates can be applied centrally and pushed across daisy chained units, significantly reducing maintenance effort and human error. Real time power data enables proactive monitoring, alerting, and capacity planning at the rack level.

Built In Security for Critical Infrastructure

As PDUs become network connected devices, security is no longer optional. The Panduit EL2P has been designed with enterprise and data centre security standards in mind.

Key security features include 802.1X authentication, secure boot, and digitally signed firmware to protect against unauthorised access and tampering. The IPv6 stack is USGv6 certified, supporting compliance with modern network and government standards.

Role based access control ensures that only authorised personnel can view or modify configuration settings, supporting operational governance and audit requirements.

Designed for Demanding Environments

The EL2P is built to operate reliably in high density and edge environments where temperatures can be elevated. It supports operating temperatures of up to 60 degrees Celsius, making it suitable for modern racks with limited airflow or high equipment loads.

The platform is designed to meet global regulatory requirements, supporting deployment across enterprise, colocation, and international data centre environments.

Typical Applications

The Panduit EL2P Intelligent PDU is well suited to a wide range of use cases, including:

• Enterprise data centres and server rooms

• Colocation and hyperscale facilities

• Edge computing and remote sites

• Healthcare and critical services infrastructure

• Industrial IT and operational technology networks

In each of these environments, the EL2P provides improved power visibility, reduced operational overhead, and enhanced security.

Conclusion: EL2P Intelligent Power Distribution Unit

The Panduit EL2P Intelligent Power Distribution Unit represents a modern approach to rack level power management.

By combining integrated intelligence, secure networking, scalable deployment, and practical installation design, it delivers tangible operational benefits for organisations managing critical IT infrastructure.

If you are considering the Panduit EL2P Intelligent PDU as part of your power or data centre strategy, Protek Systems can support you from design through to deployment and ongoing support. Our team works closely with clients to deliver secure, scalable infrastructure solutions tailored to real operational requirements. To discuss your project or speak with one of our specialists, please visit our contact page.