10 Outlet 1U Rack Mount PDU w/Individual Switches

I ended up getting two of these units and they both work great. What is nice is that there are 10 fully-independent circuits that can be controlled, and there is a lot of empty space between each switch to put on labels -- plus each switch is numbered and illuminates when "on".

While everything seems to work electronically, the quality control seems a bit lacking. With no visible signs of damage on the outside of the box, the unit came damaged with a bent rack ear.

A very nice alternative to a IP/Managed PDU. It's constructed from heavy gauge steel and appears well made and solid. The individual switches illuminate when they are on. I'm almost tempted to buy a second one to provide anything and everything I place in my rack chassis with it's own switch. But, I know I will probably add an IP based PDU later and won't need it.They really isn't anything negative I can say about this manual PDU. However, there are a couple things to note about it. First, there is only so much room for 10 outlets in a 1U PDU. So, there would be issues trying to plug in transformer bricks. Second, the lighted switches are not LEDs. They are those odd little electronics bulbs that cannot be changed, but seem to usually last forever anyhow. And finally, there is no MASTER power switch.Over all, I love it. So far, not one complaint. And it even saved me $400 over a networked PDU.

I actually highly recommend this and would have given this a 5 Star, at least so far, but there was one BIG problem with this, and I will go over some other things. I only gave it a 2 Star so it would get their attention hopefully. Otherwise, I would have given it a 3-Star due to the big issue. But, it would have gotten a 5-Star if not for the issue that needs fixing.1. First, I want to make clear that I'm using this as a "Computer Multi-Outlet/Plug Station" (see the pics) not in a rack, because all the ones being sold were massive crap quality, especially for the price, and didn't have enough outlets, I needed at least 10.2. Second, the people selling this should really market it it as a Computer Multi-Outlet/Plug Station also, not just for racks, as you can see from the pics, it's really nice. The reason also that I bought this rather than using a surge protector like I always have, is I discovered some problems with doing that, and some benefits to this type of system.- It's dangerous and bad to "daisy chain" surge protectors, due to an increased voltage thing or whatever, anyway, it's just bad. I used to have one surge protector plugged into the wall always on, then I would use another to plug all my computer stuff into that I would then switch on and off when I wasn't using the computer, cause I don't like things being always on. I like them lasting longer. And I know what you might say, but that's "old days tech", today's tech has no problem being turned on and off.- I also discovered that it's also not good to turn on one switch that causes the power to go to many devices at once. I'm not 100% sure if this is bad, but some of what I read seemed to indicate it is. So, I opted for a multi-switch rather than one switch that turned many on at once.- The multi-switch also does some other good things. If you have devices that you don't need to have on all the time, like I do and will, it's really nice, further preserving your devices. Like, I don't need my mixer on all the time, I don't need my cell-phone charger, or printer, etc. on all the time. I may not need my external drives on all the time either etc.3. Third, the front "connection" brackets on the sides, they are supposed to be "moveable". They even provide other screw holes you can move the brackets to if you have a different sized rack etc., however; there is a massive problem with the screws. The screws are so badly made, that if you try to unscrew them, you first can't, and you will immediately "strip" them.The first issue with the screws is they aren't "deep" enough, so you can actually use a screwdriver that they can "catch" on to unscrew. Second, the screws themselves are made with a massively bad metal, that they immediately strip when trying to unscrew. I have an Electronics toolkit too, so I was able to use the perfectly sized screwdriver. Thus, that wasn't the problem.Now, it's very possible that if I had had a Power-Drill, and had put the thing between my legs, putting my weight down on the drill and the very first time trying to unscrew it, I might have been able to unscrew it. I don't know, but a person shouldn't have to do that to unscrew something. Thus, they need to entirely change this screw system they are using, and change the "type" of screw they are using. I mean what, it's 5 more cents to put a good screw there? People, stop being CHEAP when you don't need to be.This needs to be fixed so a person can actually "move" the bracket to one of the other positions, or remove the bracket as I wanted to do, since I'm using it on my desk, not in a rack. As it currently is, I'm going to have to eventually try to remove it with a screw remover and a drill, hopefully it will remove.Anyway, despite this problem, fortunately the tabs are "small" and black, so they aren't overly noticeable since my desk area is usually pretty dark, so the little OCD I might have isn't kicking in.4. Fourth, they might need to add a switch that powers the whole thing on, I'm not sure, it might be nice. However, as I mentioned above, I don't know if this is actually a bad thing, i.e. powering multi-devices on at the same time. If it is, then no, don't add an extra switch that powers on all switches. But, if it IS safe, then it would be nice to have.5. Fifth, I like how they have only a circuit/fuse surge protection with it, so it's not an actual "surge protector", just essentially a circuit breaker and/or fuse, which is good so we aren't "daisy-chaining" surge protectors which is bad, that way it can be safely used like I am. I have this rack plugged into a 4500 Joules Surge Protector which is then plugged into the wall, so with that and with this racks fuse or whatever, and my being able to turn off power going to my devices, my devices should NEVER get fried, I hope anyway. I likely can do other things, would need to research more. But anyway, it should do the job I want, better than I've had before.In conclusion, other than the problem I mentioned above, not being able to remove the brackets due to the bad quality/designed screws, so far this is working great, and I would highly recommend it.I would also highly recommend that the company market this to people with Computer Setups... to focus on the benefits and the bad of daisy-chaining surge protectors, and keeping things on all the time etc.As you can see from the pics, it's VERY nice-looking... Perfect for people with home computer setups.The company could even make/market "two versions". One for the average computer user with just 5 outlets, and then one for the power users like me with the 10 outlets, and maybe even a 15 Outlet version might be useful to some. Like I mentioned, this is of FAR better quality than the other products out there designed for this type of use. Further, people need to get into using these more again. They need to understand the benefits, etc.Thanks all...

Where is my LABEL SPACE? How come NO ONE lays these switches Horizontally and at the bottom of the faceplate to MAKE ROOM FOR LABELS?GEESH!!!

My old "under the monitor" 5 switch power unit finally got to the point where I had to replace it.This item is made solid, weighty, the power cord nice and long, while its made for a rack mount it also works as a workstation power control unit.Only thing its really missing is a master power switch (if the guys were going to do a 2nd-design.)

This greatly simplifies my home studio. With a flip of the switches, I can turn on 8 synthesizers, one COAX converter, and my mixing board. So much easier than running around and turning everything on individually. The stated current maximum is 15 amp total.

I've been using this for about a week, very happy so far. Quality seems very high and having individual lit switches is extremely helpful when running some of the equipment. I would highly recommend it for quality and functionality.