Remote Power Panels for Data Centers

RPP panels, or Remote Power Panels, are UL 891-compliant electrical distribution panels installed between a facility's main switchgear and downstream loads such as servers, PDUs, and networking equipment. They consolidate branch circuit protection into a single wall-mounted enclosure, supporting up to 84 branch circuits with optional monitoring. RPPs are used in data centers, colocation facilities, telecom sites, and healthcare environments to simplify power distribution and improve uptime.

In technology and data center infrastructure, RPP stands for Remote Power Panel. It is a power distribution device that receives high-amperage input from a main switchboard or UPS and distributes it to multiple branch circuits feeding servers, networking equipment, and other IT loads. RPPs are a critical layer of the data center power chain, providing overcurrent protection, circuit-level control, and optional branch circuit monitoring for efficient power management.

An RPP receives a single high-amperage feed from an upstream source such as a transformer, main switchboard, or UPS system. Internally, a main breaker protects the panel, while individual branch circuit breakers subdivide the power into smaller, protected circuits. Each branch circuit feeds a downstream load. Optional branch circuit monitoring sensors measure current on each circuit in real time, providing visibility into power consumption, load balancing, and early fault detection across the data center.

DEI Power offers remote power panels in 225A, 400A, 600A, 800A, 1200A, and 1600A ratings. Each model supports multiple voltage configurations including 480Y/277V, 208Y/120V, 120/240V, and 415/240V to suit a wide range of data center and critical power applications. All models feature genuine Siemens components and UL 891 compliance.

Yes. DEI Power stocks RPPs across all major amperage ratings at their 50,000 sq. ft. facility in Ontario, California. Most in-stock orders ship within 1 business day, with free delivery to the job site in 3–5 business days. This supports emergency replacements of failed units and rush data center deployments where standard 16-week industry lead times are not an option.

Yes, branch circuit monitoring is available as an option across all DEI Power RPP models. Monitoring provides real-time current measurement at each branch circuit, enabling load balancing, capacity planning, and early detection of overloads. This feature is particularly valuable in colocation, hyperscale, and AI compute environments where precise power visibility is critical to operations and tenant billing.