Adder PSU-REDPRO1-8 – 8-Port Rack Power Distribution Unit

Product Overview

The Adder PSU-REDPRO1-8 (ADDER RED-PSU PRO1-8) is a 1U 19-inch rack-mountable power distribution unit that delivers eight managed 12V DC outputs for Adder KVM equipment. It replaces a tangle of individual wall adapters with one engineered power platform, giving installers clean racks, locking connectors, and remote per-port control. For integrators specifying a KVM rack power distribution unit, a managed 12V DC power supply for ADDERLink INFINITY endpoints, or remotely monitored rack power with a REST API, the RED-PSU PRO1-8 consolidates power for up to eight devices with 30W per port.

Product Description

In a typical IP KVM matrix rack, every transmitter and receiver arrives with its own external power brick — consuming outlets, cluttering cable management, and offering no visibility or control. The RED-PSU PRO1-8 solves this at the infrastructure level: a single switched-mode 495W power module, rated at 900,000 hours MTBF, slots into the rear of the chassis and feeds eight independently controlled 12V DC outputs, each limited to 30W (12V/2.5A) and fitted with a locking 3-pin connector to guard against accidental disconnection.

Management is where this unit earns its place in mission-critical racks. A web interface displays temperature, fan speeds, and per-port current draw, and lets administrators switch individual outputs on or off remotely — enabling targeted power-cycling of a single hung endpoint without touching the rack. Web access is secured by HTTP digest authentication (RFC 2617), and a full REST API exposes the same functionality to third-party control systems and automation platforms. At startup, outputs energize in sequence to limit inrush load, and each port is protected by overlapping safety features against excess demand.

Each output is a Limited Power Source per IEC 60950-1, and an optional 12V-to-5V converter dongle adapts ports for Adder's 5V devices — including the ADDERLink INFINITY range, making this PDU a natural companion to ALIF matrix endpoints like the ALIF2020 transmitter and ALIF2020 receiver. The chassis-level MTBF of 1,000,000 hours and 0-50 C operating range suit always-on equipment rooms. Find the rest of the ecosystem in the Adder Technology collection at Creation Networks.

Key Features

• Eight Lockable 12V Outputs — Each port delivers up to 30W (12V/2.5A) through a locking 3-pin DC connector that prevents accidental disconnection.
• Web Interface Monitoring and Control — View temperature, fan speeds, and per-port current, and switch individual outputs remotely, secured by HTTP digest authentication.
• REST API Integration — Full functionality is exposed to authorized third-party control systems for automated power management.
• High-Reliability Power Module — One 495W switched-mode module rated at 900,000 hours MTBF powers all eight ports; chassis MTBF is 1,000,000 hours.
• Sequenced Startup and Port Protection — Outputs enable in sequence to limit inrush, with overlapping safety features guarding each port against excess demand.
• Limited Power Source Outputs — Each output complies with IEC 60950-1 LPS requirements at the 12V 2.5A (30W) limit.
• 5V Device Support via Converter — An optional compact 12V-to-5V dongle powers Adder 5V products, including ADDERLink INFINITY units.
• 1U Rack-Efficient Design — Standard 19-inch 1U metal chassis with 10/100 Ethernet management port.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast studio equipment racks powering ALIF matrix endpoints
• Government space KVM installations requiring remote power-cycle capability
• Training room racks consolidating extender and switch power
• Commercial meeting space head-end equipment closets

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Can it power ADDERLink INFINITY endpoints that use 5V supplies?
Yes. An optional compact 12V-to-5V converter dongle allows 5V Adder products, including the ADDERLink INFINITY range, to run from the RED-PSU PRO ports.

Can I power-cycle a single device remotely?
Yes. Each of the eight outputs can be individually switched from the web interface or via the REST API, so one endpoint can be rebooted without affecting the rest of the rack.

How is management access secured?
The web interface uses HTTP digest authentication (RFC 2617) with username and password; the REST API is available to authorized control systems.

What protection exists against a faulty device?
Each output is a Limited Power Source capped at 12V/2.5A (30W), with overlapping safety features that guard against excess demand. Startup sequencing also limits instantaneous load.

Does it fit a standard rack?
Yes. The unit is a 1U 19-inch rack-mount chassis, 435mm wide and 275mm deep.

Can my control system integrate with it?
Yes. The REST API exposes all monitoring and switching functionality for third-party automation platforms. Creation Networks can advise on integration approaches.