Made in the U.S.A. What does that mean today, given global supply chains and complex manufacturing processes? Most products, particularly electronics, have one or more components made in other countries. Can a company claim its product is made in the … Read More
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Exploring Data Center PDUs: Floor PDUs vs. Rack and Cabinet PDUs
A highly reliable power source is essential to data center operations. However, the layout of the modern data center, with rows of racks and cabinets, makes it difficult to supply power to IT equipment. The power distribution unit (PDU) is … Read More
Vertical PDUs vs. Horizontal PDUs: Comparing Rack and Rackmount PDUs
Data center managers have a lot of choices when it comes to power distribution units (PDUs). One option is the rackmount PDU — which, it turns out, is a different animal than the rack PDU. It has to do with … Read More
What Is a Switched PDU vs. a Metered PDU?
Energy costs continue to command the lion’s share of the budget in data centers of all sizes, and those costs climb as power densities increase. Effective power management has become an essential element of day-to-day data center administration. You can’t … Read More
Intelligent (Smart) PDUs vs. Basic PDUs: A Look at the Differences and How To Choose
Choosing the right power distribution units (PDUs) has never been more important. Increasing data center densities, skyrocketing electricity costs, and the need for remote management are driving many data center operations to make strategic investments in intelligent PDU technology. At … Read More
Exploring the Different Types of PDUs: Metered, Switched, and More
Power distribution is a fundamental requirement of any data center. Organizations need an effective means of bringing power from the primary supply to individual devices in racks and cabinets. That’s the role of the power distribution unit (PDU). See our … Read More
How Does a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Work? The Basics
Given 24×7 operational requirements and growing concern about power efficiency, the power distribution unit (PDU) has become an important part of the data center infrastructure. Although they may look similar to simple power strips, today’s rack PDUs do more than … Read More