Eaton ePDU G3 Metered Input: rack-level power visibility
Metered Input adds a local display of voltage, current, power and load to the same reliable ePDU G3 platform as Basic, without per-outlet switching. EMIB05 and EMIB00 are the two references we could source specifications for: a single-phase 32 A unit and a three-phase 16 A unit.
Technical specification
| Model | Type | Input plug | Outlets | Current / voltage | Phase | Form factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMIB05 | Metered input | IEC 60309 32A | (20) C13 + (4) C19 | 32 A, 200–240 V | Single-phase | Vertical, 0U |
| EMIB00 | Metered input | IEC 60309 16A 3P | (36) C13 + (6) C19 | 16 A, 346–415 V | Three-phase | Vertical, 0U |
Source of the values: Eaton ePDU G3 SKU specification pages, indexed via distributor product listings (eaton.com blocks automated access). Eaton’s own site blocks automated access; the values above come from distributor SKU pages that publish Eaton’s specification. An en dash means the manufacturer does not publish that value; we do not fill it in with an estimate. Confirm every figure against the current manufacturer document before it is written into a contract.
The references we quote in this family are EMIB05 and EMIB00. Send us the load, the phase and the outlet count you need, and we will confirm availability and lead time.
Which one should you choose?
Rack-level metering is often the minimum a colocation contract requires
Where a contract requires visible power draw for billing or capacity reporting but does not require remote switching, Metered Input meets the requirement at a lower cost than Managed. Check the contract wording before over-specifying.
EMIB05 and EMIB00 target different supply types
EMIB05 is single-phase at 200–240 V, 32 A; EMIB00 is three-phase at 346–415 V, 16 A. These are not interchangeable by outlet count alone, the input side has to match what the switchboard actually delivers to the row.
Local display reduces dependency on the network being up
Because the reading is available on the unit itself, a network outage does not leave the rack’s power status unknown. That independence from the management network is one reason to choose a metered unit even in a site with otherwise good network monitoring.
Metering data belongs in your capacity plan, not just on a screen
A metered unit is only doing half its job if the readings are checked occasionally rather than fed into a regular capacity review. Ask us about exporting the data to whatever monitoring platform you already run, rather than treating the display as the end point.
The same aluminium chassis and outlet grips carry over from Basic
Metered Input adds the display and metering electronics to the identical mechanical platform as ePDU G3 Basic, so the installation experience, mounting hardware and cable retention are unchanged. Only the electronics inside are different.
Where it fits, and where it does not
Fits a rack or a colocation contract that requires visible power draw without remote switching. Does not fit a rack that needs per-outlet data or remote reboot capability.
What we need in order to quote it
- Single or three-phase supply at the site
- Load in amps
- Whether the reading needs to reach a monitoring platform or local display is enough
Request a Quote
Tell us the usable capacity, the protocol and the delivery country. A priced quote comes back within 48 hours, usually with a second option so the trade-off is visible.
