What is a PDU outlet?
A power distribution unit (PDU) distributes reliable network power to multiple devices. It does not generate or condition power, but delivers AC power from an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), a generator, or utility power source to servers, networking hardware, telecom equipment, and other devices.
What is a rackmount PDU?
Rack Power Distribution Units (rPDUs) are the last link in the power chain and ensure delivery of critical power to IT loads. The rPDU is designed to distribute power to all types of IT equipment within the data center. The rPDU does not generate power but rather distributes power from the power source available.
What is the PDU for switches?
A Power Distribution Unit (PDU) is a device with multiple outlets designed to distribute power to computers, servers, network switches and other it devices in a rack. PDUs come in a variety of styles that provide everything from basic power distribution to enhanced remote power management.
Is a PDU a power strip?
A PDU (Power Distribution Unit) is, in the simplest terms, essentially an industrial grade power strip. In addition to everything a power strip can offer, a PDU can do much more.
What’s the difference between a PDU and a UPS?
PDUs merely distribute power. They do not generate it. UPSs are essentially backup batteries in the server rack. They provide backup power in the event of an outage and complete protection against power quality problems.
Is a PDU the same as a surge protector?
No, PDUs do not have surge protection.
What does PDU stand for?
Professional Development Units (PDUs) are one-hour blocks of time that you spend learning, teaching others, or volunteering.
What is a smart PDU?
A smart PDU, also known as intelligent PDU, goes beyond distributing power to IT equipment within the data center. It is capable of monitoring, managing, and controlling power consumption to multiple devices.
How many types of PDU are there?
There are four types of rack PDUs:
Basic rack PDU. Metered rack PDU. Monitored rack PDU. Switched rack PDU.
Can you plug a PDU into a surge protector?
In general, UPS systems have surge suppression already and you can just use a PDU without surge suppression if you need additional outlets.
Is IT OK to plug a PDU into a UPS?
PDUs are made to plug into a UPS. They do not have surge protection, often do not have switches (just breakers) and their feed plugs are not rated to break under load. Not only can you directly plug it into a UPS, it’s literally made to be plugged into a UPS.
Can I plug a UPS into a PDU?
Each PDU input cord plugs into an independent UPS, utility or generator power source. The PDU distributes power to equipment with redundant power supplies, providing an independent power source for each power supply.
Can you plug a UPS into a PDU?
UPSs have multiple outlets, but these should be reserved for the most critical equipment in the rack. You can plug a PDU into a UPS as long as the UPS has sufficient backup power to support the load.
Is a PDU a power supply?
PDUs manage and distribute electricity and are normally installed directly onto a rack. The power source could be alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC). It can come from an uninterruptible power supply, a utility power supplier, or a generator or other secondary power source.
Does a PDU have surge protection?
Do I need a surge protector for PDU?