Switched PDU can locally monitor load level and avoid potential overloads with a LCD hot swapping display, as well as remotely control individual outlets for the rebooting of locked equipment to avoid costly service calls, custom power-on/power-off sequences and load-shedding of non-essential loads during blackouts to extend battery backup runtime for critical equipment. The PDUs network interface connects to an Ethernet jack. Remote users can switch each of the PDUs outlets on or off via SNMP and Web.