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What is a PDU APC?

What is a PDU APC?

APC Metered Rack Power Distribution Units (PDUs) provide active metering to enable energy optimization and circuit protection. Mitigate risk with real-time alerts to warn of potential circuit overloads, both locally and remotely.

What is Switched Rack PDU?

Switched rack PDUs provide load metering combined with controlled on/off switching by individual outlets for remote power recycling, delayed power sequencing of equipment and outlet use management. This product can be configured as part of a complete Data Center or Server Room solution.

What are the types of PDU?

There are four types of rack PDUs: Basic rack PDU. Metered rack PDU. Monitored rack PDU. Switched rack PDU.

What is a 3 phase PDU?

3 Phase power is used in data centers to support high density IT applications and minimize the cost of the cables delivering that power. Now, Server Technology offers 3 Phase PDUs with Alternating Phase. This allows for power to be phased on a per-outlet basis instead of a per-branch basis.

How much power does an APC rack PDU have?

Having a variety of inputs and outputs allow users to adapt to varying power requirements. APC offers units that bring up to 17.3kW using a single branch whip. Chart that specifies the APC Modular Power Distribution Units that support the installation of APC 208V & 415V Power Distribution Modules and specifies compatible APC Rack PDUs for each PDM.

Is the APC 208v compatible with a PDU?

Chart that specifies the APC Modular Power Distribution Units that support the installation of APC 208V & 415V Power Distribution Modules and specifies compatible APC Rack PDUs for each PDM. North American Safety Approval for Device Management, Access and Environmental Management, Rack Power Distribution and PDU products.

What should the temperature of a PDU outlet be?

Other models allow up to 45C (113F). Available on select 9000 series PDUs only, Industry 1st hybrid outlets allow 60C operating temperature at full load, are fully compatible with standard C14 and C20 power cords, and are future proofed for implementation of higher temperature rated devices requiring C16 and C21 power cords.

What kind of power cord do I need for a PDU?

Wide selection of Rack PDU power cords for a variety of IT equipment. Wide selection of Rack PDU power cords for a variety of IT equipment.