The optional environmental monitoring probe (EMP) is a connectivity device that enables you to collect temperature and humidity readings in the rack environment and monitor the environmental data remotely via the onboard LCD screen or remotely using a Telnet connection or a standard web browser. You can also collect and retrieve the status of two contact devices.

• When temperature and humidity values exceed user-selectable limits, the event is logged in the ePDU event history log.
• The EMP monitors temperature and humidity information of any environment that you want to protect your critical equipment. The EMP measures temperatures from 32 F to 158 F (0 C to 70 C) with an accuracy of 3.6 F ( 2 C).
• The EMP measures relative humidity from 10% to 90% with an accuracy of 5%.
• It can be located away from the ePDU with a CAT5 network cable up to 65.6 ft (20 m) long.
• The hot-swap feature simplifies installation by enabling you to install the probe safely without turning off power to the ePDU or to the loads that are connected to it.
• The EMP monitors the status of the two user-provided contact devices.
• Temperature, humidity, and contact closure status can be displayed through a web browser, a serial interface, or an onboard LCD interface.
• User-selectable alarm thresholds enable you to define acceptable temperature or humidity limits.
• Email notification through Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), using email client software when acceptable alarm limits are exceeded or contact status changes.
• Changes in external contact status are logged in the ePDU event history log.