Avocent SPC 420, SPC420V-1, SPC420V-2, SPC420V-2N Specifications

SPC 420 Power Control Device

Reboot or Power Cycle Data Center Devices with the Avocent Secure
Power Management over IP Solution

The Avocent SPC power management over IP solution sets new standards in the way you
securely monitor and manage power to your business-critical servers and other data center
network devices. Using Avocent DSView® 3 management software, you can remotely reboot or
power cycle servers and network devices from any location using TCP/IP connectivity. Combined
with Avocent DSR® KVM switches and the ACS appliance, the SPC power control device
delivers advanced power management and security. The SPC device provides enhanced security
options, including password protection, port-specifi c access rights and port groupings. DSR
KVM switches and ACS appliances add authentication and multiple levels of data encryption for
advanced user security.

The latest version of DSView 3 software integrates power control into seamless click and connect
access. DSView 3 software lets you easily associate server names with actual power outlet ports
on the SPC power control device. This feature eliminates the need to memorize the DSR/ACS/
SPC appliances and SPC port combinations of the target server or the assigned user permissions.
DSView 3 software also allows grouping of servers with dual power supplies connected to two
power circuits. DSView 3 software separates the power supplies on different power sources for
true redundancy and control of dual-powered servers.

The MergePoint® service processor management appliances also ease the deployment and
management of these technologies. With easy-to-use IPMI provisioning capabilities and an auto­discovery mechanism for server management technologies within the network, the MergePoint
5300 series appliances are ideal for enterprise data centers as well as for high performance
computing (HPC) and other clustering environments.

Benefi ts

 Intelligent Power Management.

Individual, addressable power outlets
let you remotely reboot devices from
any location in the data center or
across the globe

 Security. In addition to port-specifi c

and command-specifi c access
control, the SPC power control
solution provides advanced user
authentication and data encryption
when combined with Avocent DSR
KVM switches and ACS appliances

 Power Monitoring. Dynamically

measures and reports total input
current load and indicates on/off
status for every port

 Power Control. Features command-

line local and remote power on/off
and cycling

 Energy Effi ciency. Power-on

sequencing eliminates inrush current
overload, which lets you maximize
the number of devices on a single
circuit

 Click and Connect Access.

Avocent DSView 3 software, using
IP connections, provides secure
click and connect access to any
connected SPC power control
device. DSView 3 software lets you
easily associate server names with
actual power outlet ports on the
SPC device

 Ease of Use. Available in a 4-outlet

model, with confi gurable port
grouping and naming, multiport
commands and enhanced
administration

Part Number Description

Ordering Details

SPC Power Control Devices

SPC420V-1
SPC420V-2
SPC420V-2N
CBL0012
CBL0015
CBL0016
CBL0017
CBL0018
CBL0019
CBL0020

4 Port Vertical 115V, 15A w/Nema 5-15P Plug & Nema 5-15R Outlets
4 Port Vertical 208V, 15A w/Nema 6-15P Plug & IEC C-13 Outlets
4-port vertical 208-240V, 15A, unterminated plug & IEC C13
Power cord 250V, 15A, IEC C-19 with JIS-8303 plug
Power cord 115V, 20A, IEC C-19 w/ 5-20P plug
Power cord 208V, 15A, IEC C-19 w/ 6-15 plug
Power cord 208V, 20A, IEC C-19 w/ 6-20 plug
Power cord 115V, 20A, IEC C-19 w/ L5-20P twist-lock plug
Power cord 208V, 20A, IEC C-19 w/ L6-20P twist-lock plug $49.00 TC1
Power cord IEC C-13 to C-14 (for use with 208V units) $20.00 TC1

Features

Integrated Power Management

Access to SPC power control device from DSView 3 software provides built-in support for servers with multiple power
supplies and reduces the possibility of inadvertently switching off the wrong server/target device

Higher Amperage

The SPC device with 208V @ 30 Amp doubles the power load delivered to the rack without increasing the electrical
infrastructure

On/Off Power Indicators

With DSView 3 software, easily view the SPC device’s power outlet on/off status without entering the server room/
data center

Power-Up Sequencing

Avoid branch circuit overload (often caused by inrush current) when turning on the SPC device

Naming Associations

Create an association between a server name and specifi c SPC outlet port(s)

Redundant Power Supply Confi gurations

Single click and connect power control of dual/multiple target devices that are powered from independent branch
circuits and power sources

Power Monitoring

Dynamically measures and reports total input current load and indicates on/off state for every port

Local and Remote Power Load Measurement

Hot plug additional SPC devices without the risk of overloading the branch circuit

Specifi cations

Mechanical

Size: 17.25 in. (43.81 cm)H, 2.4 in.

(6.09 cm)W, 1.75 in. (4.45 cm)D

Weight: 4 lbs (1.81 Kg)

Environmental

Operating Temperature: 5 to 131 F (-15 to 55 C)
Storage Temperature: 40 to 185 F (-40 to 85 C)
Humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing

Power Input

Nominal Input Voltage: 115 VAC, 20A & 30A &

208 VAC, 30A

Input Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Current Ratings: 15A, 20A, 30A
Input Connector Plug(s): Available in straight

blade and twist-lock plugs. 15A and 20A units
have fi xed twist-lock plugs or unterminated cable.

Power Output

Receptacles: NEMA 5-15R & IEC 60320 / C13
Rating: 10A (per outlet)
RJ-45 Console Port: EIA-232
Overload Protection: Inrush prevented by power-

on sequencing

LED Indicators

On sense (green): Indicates Power Status
Load sense : Dynamically displays cumulative

current load

Approved Agency

US & Canada (cTUVus mark) to UL 60950 3rd Ed.
and CAN/CSA 22.2
No.60950-00, European Union (TUVGS mark) to
60950, Germany (GS) and Japan (UCCI)

Warranty

2 Year

SPC Power
Control Device

DSR KVM switch or
ACS Console Server

IP Connection

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