G1179-0250WNA – 250W 2U Power Distribution Board for Data Infrastructure, Industrial Servers, and Networking Equipment
The G1179-0250WNA 250W 2U Power Distribution Board is purpose-built for data infrastructure applications, including industrial servers, advanced networking equipment, and storage systems. Its 2U chassis (265 x 77 x 84 mm) supports a 1+1 redundant design, ensuring high availability in mission-critical deployments.
This unit provides multiple regulated outputs: +12V/20.83A, +5V/10A, +3.3V/8A, -12V/0.5A, and +5Vsb/3A, meeting the diverse power needs of complex system components.
It supports a wide AC/DC input range (90–264Vac / 180–300Vdc), making it ideal for global operations. With full digital control and a PMBus 1.2 interface, it enables intelligent monitoring, diagnostics, and seamless integration with power management systems.
Delivering Platinum or Titanium-level efficiency and featuring active PFC, it ensures stable and energy-conscious performance. The hot-swappable design allows for maintenance without interrupting operations, while smart fan control and a reverse airflow option enhance thermal performance in high-density environments.
Compliant with UL, CE, FCC, CB, CCC, and other international standards, the G1179-0250WNA ensures safe, reliable power delivery across a wide range of enterprise and industrial deployments.
Features
2U Dimension: 265x77x84mm(LxWxH)
Input: 90 to 264Vac,180-300Vdc
Hot-plug
Full Digital control
Efficiency: Platinum/Titanium
Active Power Factor Correction
Reverse Airflow Option
Intelligent-thermal Fan Control
1+1 2U Redundant
Applications
Server
Storage
Networking
HPC
AI Centers
Cloud Platforms
Edge Computing
GPU Workstations
Approvals
UL/cUL
CB
TuV-Mark
CCC/CQC
FCC
CE
NOM
BIS
Specifications
| Output Power (W): | 250 |
| Length (mm): | 265 |
| Width (mm): | 77 |
| Height (mm): | 84 |
| Mounting Type: | Hot pluggable |
| Output Current (V): | +12V/20.83A, +5V/10A, +3.3V/8A, -12V/0.5A,+5Vsb/3A |
| Minimum Output Power (W): | 0 |
| Maximum Output Power (W): | 250 |
| Minimum Input Voltage (V): | 90 |
| Maximum Input Voltage (V): | 264 |
Model Selection Comparison Table
|
Model |
Power Class | Use Role | Input | Form Factor | Recommended Use |
| G1179-0150WNA | Entry | Micro control compute | AC/DC | 1+1 2U PDB |
Monitoring & light routing |
| Mid | Edge + light VM | AC/DC | 1+1 2U PDB | Burst-capable deployment | |
| G1179-0350WNA | Upper-Mid | VM/storage light | AC/DC | 1+1 2U PDB |
Multiple services small scale |
| Mid-High | Multi-role compute | AC/DC | 1+1 2U PDB | Routing/IO concurrency | |
| G1179-0550WNA | High | Dense small servers | AC/DC | 1+1 2U PDB |
Heavier IO & VM |
| Strong | Storage + compute | AC/DC | 1+1 2U PDB | POP/CDN micro edge | |
| G1179-1300WNA | Extreme | Compute heavy nodes | AC/DC | 1+1 2U PDB |
GPU-lite workloads |
| Peak | AI/DB + compute | AC/DC | 1+1 2U PDB |
Scale-out fabrics |
Deployment Scenarios
The G1179-0250WNA is the mid-tier step above 150W within the G1179 family, providing additional watt margin for light VM instances, routing workloads, and modest IO activity. This configuration is ideal for branch compute nodes, SD-WAN/firewall appliances, container-based applications, small SDS relay servers, and IoT device concentrators. Compared with G1179-0150WNA, this model supports frequent burst workloads and moderate concurrency without compromising power stability, making it suitable for edge computing environments where uptime and responsiveness are critical.
|
Scenario |
Workload Pattern | Why 250W Tier Fits |
| Small VM hosting | Periodic CPU spikes |
Extra power overhead |
|
SD-WAN gateway |
Encryption overhead | Stable load absorption |
| IoT & sensor hub | Multi-device sync |
Better surge handling |
|
Small SDS relay |
Burst IO | Ripple kept controlled |
| Branch compute | mixed tasks |
Flexible room for growth |
|
Edge micro-cluster |
1-3 service fusion |
Balanced efficiency |
Power Architecture & Reliability Design
The G1179-0250WNA is optimized for light edge virtualization and routing-centric workloads, providing increased tolerance for burst CPU threads, network encryption activity, and small-scale SDS caching compared with the 150W tier. Its power architecture is designed to handle moderate concurrency without sacrificing stability, making it suitable for edge nodes that experience periodic load variation rather than constant saturation.
Voltage rails remain well regulated during fluctuations caused by routing session changes, VM scheduling events, or transient compute spikes. Ripple suppression protects SSD responsiveness during logging, caching, and lightweight database operations, helping maintain predictable I/O behavior in environments where storage and network activity frequently overlap.
PMBus monitoring enables operators to observe power trends, thermal behavior, and duty patterns over time, supporting lifecycle planning and uptime assurance for remote or lightly staffed sites. With low thermal overhead and stable 24/7 behavior, the G1179-0250WNA is well suited for IoT gateways, edge virtualization platforms, and distributed infrastructure where efficiency, reliability, and manageable scaling are key priorities.
Power Operating Notes
|
Reference Condition |
Suggested Guidance |
| Branch compute |
Maintain airflow clearance |
|
VPN/Firewall node |
Leave surge headroom |
| SDS relay |
Monitor SSD temperature trends |
|
Container hosting |
Track load growth |
| IoT aggregation |
Avoid peak saturation |
|
POP light nodes |
PMBus logs quarterly |
| Mixed micro-services |
Ensure stable grounding |
|
Scaling plan |
Upgrade to 350W/460W when IO grows |
FAQ
Q1. Best use cases?
Light VM clusters, routing appliances, IoT hubs, SDS caching relay.
Q2. Continuous run support?
Yes — rated for long-term 24/7 operation.
Q3. Difference vs 150W model?
Greater tolerance to bursts and load spikes.
Q4. Redundancy support?
Fits 1+1 2U PDB architectures and HA designs.
Q5. Can run encryption workloads?
Suitable for medium-traffic network security roles.
Q6. VM density level?
1-3 lightweight VMs typical depending on profile.
Q7. SDS recommended?
Ideal for small caching nodes, not heavy DB.
Q8. Upgrade point?
Move to 350W/460W for heavier routing or VM stacking.