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Rackmount Surge Protectors
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Furman M-8x2 Rackmount Surge Protector
Why this one
- Its protection-status light gives you an indicator to check when the unit is installed.1

The alternatives
Other contenders
Panamax MR4300 Rackmount Surge Protector
Choose the Panamax MR4300 when the rack needs an eight-foot cord; it also has nine protected outlets.3
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Furman M-8x2 Rackmount Surge Protector
- Joule rating
- 150 J4

Panamax MR4300 Rackmount Surge Protector
- Joule rating
- 1,575 J3
Every specification for these products
| Specification | Furman M-8x2 Rackmount Surge Protector | Panamax MR4300 Rackmount Surge Protector |
|---|---|---|
| Protected outlets | 91 | 93 |
| Joule rating | 150 J4 | 1,575 J3 |
| Clamping voltage | Not published | 330 V (Test method: UL 1449 3rd Edition, 3,000A)3 |
| Cord length | 6 ft2 | 8 ft3 |
| Protection indicator | Yes1 | Not published |
How they compare
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| Specification | Our pickFurman M-8x2 Rackmount Surge Protector | Panamax MR4300 Rackmount Surge Protector |
|---|---|---|
| Protected outlets | 91 | 93 |
| Joule rating | 150 J4 | 1,575 J3 |
| Clamping voltage | Not published | 330 V (Test method: UL 1449 3rd Edition, 3,000A)3 |
| Cord length | 6 ft2 | 8 ft3 |
| Protection indicator | Yes1 | Not published |