PDU Ethernet Switches feature green Ethernet technology.

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Merging PDU and unmanaged network switch into single 1U device, PDU Ethernet Switch Combos offer 12 outlets and 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports. Eight ports on PoE+ model can provide up to 30 W of power per port for devices like VoIP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras. PoE+ model also includes 2 SFP ports for optical network uplink to additional units. With green Ethernet technology, switches detect length of connected network cable and adjust power consumption accordingly.



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Tripp Lite Expands Line of PDU Ethernet Switch Combos



Chicago, IL —Tripp Lite, a world-leading manufacturer of power protection and connectivity solutions, has expanded its exclusive line of space-saving PDU Ethernet Switch Combos. Merging a PDU and unmanaged network switch into a single 1U device, the new models offer 12 outlets and 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports. Eight of the ports on the new PoE+ (Power over Ethernet) model have the capability to provide up to 30 watts of power per port for devices like VoIP phones, wireless access points and surveillance cameras. The PoE+ model also includes two SFP ports for optical network uplink to additional units.



All of the PDU Ethernet Switch Combos have green Ethernet technology, which detects the length of a connected network cable and adjusts power consumption accordingly. They are ideal for server rooms, network closets, applications using wall-mount network cabinets and any environment where rack space is at a premium.



Key Features:


  • Save space by combining a 12-outlet PDU and 24-port unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch into a single 1U device


  • PoE+ model features eight PoE+ ports that provide up to 30 watts of power per port to connected devices


  • Available with two SFP ports for optical network uplink to additional units


  • Green Ethernet technology turns off inactive ports and detects cable lengths to optimize power usage


  • 8K address MAC address table


  • Support for jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes


“Our newest PDU Ethernet Switch Combos give IT managers additional options to get the features they need for their specific application,” said David Posner, Tripp Lite Product Manager. “With Power over Ethernet, users have enhanced functionality without compromising the space-saving 1U design.”


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