What it is
The CyberPower PDU81005 is a 1U horizontal rack-mount power distribution unit with 8 x C13 outlets, a C20 input plug, and a 3.05 m power cord. It's a monitored and switched PDU — meaning you can track power usage and toggle individual outlets remotely. An onboard LCD display shows live readings, and four RJ-45 Ethernet ports plus a serial port give you flexible management connectivity.
Who it's for
IT managers and data centre engineers who need per-outlet switching and real-time power monitoring in a standard 1U footprint. It suits server rooms, network cabinets, and comms rooms where remote management and power visibility matter — particularly in environments running CyberPower UPS hardware alongside PowerPanel Business or PowerPanel Enterprise software.
Why it's good
You get full remote management over IPv4/v6, SNMPv1/v3, HTTPS, SSH, and more — a broad protocol stack that fits most existing monitoring platforms. Security is covered with 802.1x RADIUS, SSL/TLS, and SSH. Daisy-chaining is supported, so you can scale across multiple PDUs without running extra network drops. Firmware updates via USB keep things simple. It's RoHS-compliant and rated to 16 A, 100–240 V at 50/60 Hz.
When to choose it
Choose the PDU81005 when you need switched outlet control — not just monitoring — and want a proven remote management stack built in. If your rack only needs basic strip power, this is more than required. But if uptime, visibility, and remote outlet control are on the checklist, this is the right unit.
Specifications
| Design | |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-phase |
| PDU types | Monitored, Switched |
| Mounting | Horizontal |
| Display | LCD |
| Product colour | Black |
| Certification | FCC Class A, UL60950, UL62368, EN 55032 Class A |
| Rack capacity | 1U |
| Housing material | Steel |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB ports quantity | 1 |
| AC outlets quantity | 8 AC outlet(s) |
| AC outlet types | C13 coupler |
| Power plug | C20 coupler |
| Serial ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 4 |
| Features | |
| Cable length | 3.05 m |
| LED indicators | Yes |
| Certification | FCC Class A, UL60950, UL62368, EN 55032 Class A |
| Daisy chain | Yes |
| Security algorithms | 802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS |
| Bundled software | PowerPanel Business, PowerPanel Enterprise |
| Management features | |
| Supported network protocols | IPv4/v6, SNMPv1/v3, HTTP/HTTPs, TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, NTP, DNS, SMTP, SSH, SSL, TLS, Telnet, FTP, Syslog |
| Firmware upgradeable via | USB |
| Firmware upgradeable | Yes |
| Ergonomics | |
| Cable length | 3.05 m |
| LED indicators | Yes |
| Display | LCD |
| Power | |
| Nominal input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| Nominal output voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| Maximum current | 16 A |
| AC input frequency | 50 / 60 Hz |
| Certificates | |
| Certification | FCC Class A, UL60950, UL62368, EN 55032 Class A |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
| Sustainability | |
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 60 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -15 - 65 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 95% |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 95% |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 32 - 140 °F |
| Operating altitude | 0 - 3500 m |
| Non-operating altitude | 0 - 15000 m |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
| Width | 433 mm |
| Depth | 112 mm |
| Height | 44 mm |
| Package width | 500 mm |
| Package depth | 250 mm |
| Package height | 65 mm |
| Package weight | 3.9 kg |
| Packaging content | |
| Packaging content | PDU81004, User's Manual, Cord Retention Tray, Mounting Brackets, Cable Ties, Screw Kit, Power Cord, Serial Cable |
| Bundled software | PowerPanel Business, PowerPanel Enterprise |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 500 mm |
| Package depth | 250 mm |
| Package height | 65 mm |
| Package weight | 3.9 kg |
| Technical details | |
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
| Security | |
| Security algorithms | 802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS |
Talk to an AV Specialist or Request a Quote to confirm this PDU is the right fit for your rack build.