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 More … Read More
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Exploring Data Center PDUs: Floor PDUs vs. Rack and Cabinet PDUs
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 More … Read More