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The 3 Types of UPS Systems: Standby vs. Line Interactive vs. Online UPSs

Detectable power outages account for only a small percentage of power disturbances. Utility power is also plagued with surges, sags, electrical noise, harmonics, load fluctuations, and other interference. Even under normal utility operations Ñ with no storm or lightning in … Read MoreRead More

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 MoreRead 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 Ñ which, it turns out, is a different animal than the rack PDU. … 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. … 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 MoreRead 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 MoreRead 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 MoreRead More