Powering What’s Next: Fault Managed Power System Gen 2 is Now Available

In a previous blog, we explored how fault managed power is redefining power distribution. As modern infrastructure continues to expand across buildings, campuses, and outdoor environments, the need for a smarter approach to power has never been clearer.

Now, that next step is here.

Panduit’s Fault Managed Power System (FMPS) Gen 2 is officially available – bringing enhanced performance, greater deployment efficiency, and a more adaptable foundation for the future of connected infrastructure.

Gen 2 delivers 65% more power per channel and introduces a new line of receivers to help advance the system design to better meet the real-world needs of network engineers, facility teams, and system integrators.

What’s New in Gen 2: Designed for Real-World Deployment

While the original FMPS introduced a new class of power to the industry, Gen 2 focuses on what matters most during deployment and operation: simplicity, scalability, and long-term flexibility.

1. Streamlined Installation

One of the most immediate advantages of FMPS Gen 2 is the ability to simplify and accelerate installation.

Traditional high-voltage systems often require complex planning, conduit runs, permits, and coordination with licensed electricians. In contrast, Gen 2 continues to leverage structured cabling approaches, making it easier for teams already familiar with network infrastructure to deploy power alongside data. For electricians, FMPS becomes another tool they can leverage for faster deployment of power, using less skilled labor.

With FMPS Gen 2, organizations can:

• Reduce installation time by minimizing electrical complexity
• Decrease dependency on specialized labor
• Accelerate project timelines for both new builds and retrofits

This streamlined approach helps teams move faster, without compromising performance or safety. And, that simplicity in installation carries over to the bottom line, delivering savings of 40 percent or more in installation costs.

2. Simplified Infrastructure

Modern facilities are under pressure to do more with less – less people, less space, less complexity, and fewer points of failure.

Gen 2 supports a more centralized and simplified infrastructure model, reducing the need for distributed electrical systems throughout a building or campus.

By enabling high-power DC delivery as pulse current over Class 4 cabling, FMPS allows organizations to:

• Reduce or eliminate conduit, junction boxes, and traditional electrical pathways
• Centralize power distribution for easier monitoring and control
• Consolidate UPS systems to improve visibility, reduce maintenance overhead and increase operational efficiency by more than 70 percent

The result is a cleaner, more manageable infrastructure – designed to support growth without adding unnecessary complexity.

3. Future-Ready by Design

As digital transformation accelerates, infrastructure must be designed not just for today – but for what’s coming next.

FMPS Gen 2 is engineered to support evolving power demands across a wide range of emerging technologies, including IoT, edge computing, and intelligent building systems.

Because it expands on the core capabilities of fault managed power – delivering high power over long distances with safety characteristics similar to low-voltage systems – Gen 2 enables organizations to:

• Scale power delivery as device density increases
• Adapt to new applications without redesigning infrastructure
• Support hybrid indoor/outdoor deployments with consistent architecture

This future-ready approach ensures that investments made today remain relevant as environments become more connected and more power-intensive.

Where Gen 2 Delivers the Most Value

FMPS Gen 2 is especially impactful in environments where traditional power approaches create cost, complexity, or deployment barriers.

Ideal Applications Include:

1. Enterprise Networks (Telecommunications Rooms and IDF Closets)

FMPS Gen 2 delivers high-power DC directly to enterprise network switches in telecom rooms and remote IDF closets, enabling a centralized UPS architecture. This model eliminates distributed backup batteries at the edge, drastically lowering operational maintenance overhead while freeing up valuable rack space.

2. Wireless Networks (Wi-Fi & Private 5G)

High-performance wireless infrastructure requires power in places where AC access may be limited. Gen 2 enables flexible placement of access points across large facilities and outdoor environments.

3. Security and Surveillance Systems

Cameras, access control, and perimeter security systems often span long distances. Gen 2 supports centralized, scalable deployments with fewer infrastructure constraints.

4. Smart Lighting Systems

Gen 2 enables efficient DC-powered lighting using PoE or direct DC to the light, allowing for simplified low-voltage installation to the light, while leveraging architectures that integrate more seamlessly with building systems.

5. Edge Devices and IoT Sensors

From smart buildings to industrial IoT, the number of connected devices is rapidly increasing. Gen 2 supports high-density deployments while maintaining centralized power management.

6. Campus and Outdoor Infrastructure

Large campuses, warehouses, and outdoor environments benefit from extended reach without the need to extend high-voltage electrical systems. In outdoor deployments, trenching depth can be reduced to 12-18 inches, compared to the 24-26 inches required for high-voltage (HV) lines.

In each of these use cases, the ability to deliver more power, over longer distances, with greater simplicity creates a meaningful operational advantage.

Moving Forward with Confidence

The availability of FMPS Gen 2 marks an important milestone – not just for Panduit, but for the broader evolution of power distribution.

Organizations now have a proven, scalable solution that aligns with the needs of modern, connected environments – without the trade-offs that have historically defined power design.

As infrastructure continues to evolve, one thing is clear: the future of power isn’t just about delivering electricity – it’s about delivering it smarter.

Learn more about FMPS and how it enables smarter power distribution.