SPDU vs Eaton EMAT08-10
The Xtreme Power SPDU and Eaton EMAT08-10 are intelligent 120 V rack PDUs for distributed IT, AV, industrial, and regulated environments. Both provide per-outlet metering; the SPDU adds integrated surge and on-board temperature sensing, dual Gigabit networking, TAA compliance, and a longer warranty.
What the SPDU brings
- Integrated temperature sensing vs an external sensor
- Integrated surge suppression vs none
- Dual Gigabit vs 10/100 networking
- TAA compliance and a 5-year warranty (vs 3-year)
Side-by-side specifications
| Specification | Xtreme Power Xtreme Power SPDU | Eaton EMAT08-10 | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlet metering | Per-outlet | Per-outlet | Equivalent per-outlet metering |
| Temperature monitoring | Integrated | External sensor | SPDU – integrated sensor |
| Surge protection | 1080 J (1U) / 3240 J (2U) | None | SPDU – integrated surge |
| Network interface | Dual Gigabit | 10/100 | SPDU – dual Gigabit |
| TAA compliance | Yes | No | SPDU – federal procurement |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years | SPDU – longer coverage |
| Outlets | 6 (1U) or 14 (2U) | 8 (1U) | Comparable; SPDU adds a 14-outlet 2U |
| Form factor | 1U / 2U | 1U | SPDU adds a high-density 2U |
| Max load | 12 A | 12 A | Equivalent |
| Outlet type / input | NEMA 5-15R · 120V | NEMA 5-15R · 120V | Equivalent |
Specifications drawn from the Xtreme Power SPDU comparison matrices; confirm against current vendor documentation. The SPDU is offered as a 1U 6-outlet (SPDU-0615C) or 2U 14-outlet (SPDU-1415C) unit.
Choosing between them
Both are intelligent 120 V rack PDUs at 12 A. The SPDU adds integrated surge suppression and an integrated temperature sensor, with a 1U or high-density 2U option; the Eaton fits Eaton-standardized environments.
Choose the Xtreme Power SPDU if you need
- Integrated surge and environmental monitoring without add-on sensors
- TAA-restricted federal, defense, and regulated procurement
- High-density racks needing a 14-outlet 2U PDU
- Standardized multi-site rack power with per-outlet visibility
The EMAT08-10 may fit if you need
- Existing Eaton-standardized rack PDU environments
- Deployments using external environmental sensors
- Projects not requiring integrated surge or TAA
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