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Power Distribution Unit PDU, rack mount PDU, PDU data center, Smart PDu, intelligent PDU
Power Distribution Unit PDU, rack mount PDU, PDU data center, Smart PDu, intelligent PDU
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metered PDUs
metered PDUs
At NBYOSUN, we specialise in delivering high-quality metered power distribution units (PDUs) tailored for your exact needs. In today’s demanding data centre, IT infrastructure, telecom, industrial and commercial environments, it is no longer sufficient to simply distribute power. You must measure it, monitor it, manage it, and adapt it.
We tailor solutions to meet diverse functional needs and usage scenarios, delivering reliability, precision, and ease of integration. Our metered PDUs help you monitor power usage, optimize energy efficiency, and protect critical equipment.
Why choose NBYOSUN as your metered PDU manufacturer
- 20 Years of experience to provide you with good product and service.
- Low MOQ,and provide 7 days or 15 days delivery if goods in stock.
- Quality control strictly according to ISO9001.
- Qualifed to GS, CE, VDE, ULBS, CB, ROHS, CCC.
- OEM and ODM are welcomed,we are trying to meet all your needs.
- Products are sold to the United States, Europe Africa, the Middle East and other countries.
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metered PDU with detailed power measuring function
A metered PDU is more than just a power strip or rack PDU: it incorporates internal metering circuitry that measures key electrical parameters. At NBYOSUN, our metered PDUs are built to offer detailed power measuring functions, enabling you to gain clear visibility of how power is used, consumed and managed in your environment. With a metered PDU from NBYOSUN, you can measure:
- Voltage: Measures supply stability to prevent undervoltage or overvoltage conditions.
- Current: Tracks load levels in real time to avoid overloads and balance circuits.
- Active Power (kW): Indicates actual energy consumed by connected devices.
- Apparent Power (kVA): Reflects total power drawn, supporting accurate capacity planning.
- Reactive Power (kVAr): Identifies inefficiencies from inductive or capacitive loads.
- Power Factor (PF): Evaluates energy efficiency and helps optimise power usage.
Types of metered rack PDUs offerd by NBYOSUN
At NBYOSUN, we recognise that power distribution needs vary widely.
That’s why we offer a range of metered rack PDU types to match different functional requirements, usage patterns, architectures and budgets.
metered input PDUs
A metered input PDU is designed to measure the incoming power feeding the PDU (the input side). It monitors the main input current or feed, often the circuit feeding the PDU. Typical use-cases: you want to measure the entire rack’s consumption from one point, you have multiple downstream outlets but you only need aggregate input data, or you are monitoring circuit loading for capacity planning rather than per-outlet usage.
- measure input voltage, current and power at the feed point
- simplify installation by focusing on the incoming side only
- cost-effective when per-outlet monitoring is not required
- integrate with your monitoring or management systems for rack-level metrics
- support single-phase or three-phase inputs depending on your facility
metered outlet PDUs
A metered outlet PDU takes monitoring one step further by measuring each outlet or a bank of outlets. At NBYOSUN we offer versions where individual outlets or outlet groups are metered, giving granular visibility into device-level consumption, enabling advanced power management, cost allocation and preventive maintenance.
Key characteristics of NBYOSUN metered outlet PDUs:
- outlet-level measurement of current, power and sometimes energy
- ability to identify high-consumption devices and balance loads
- enable power-usage tracking, charge-back, and efficiency initiatives
- optional switching capability (turning outlets on/off) as an upgrade
- suitable for high-density racks, co-location, managed service providers, IT closets
branch circuit metered PDUs
A branch circuit metered PDU is aimed at larger scale installations where you monitor multiple branch circuits feeding a PDU or distribution panel. his is ideal in cabinets or rooms with several groups of devices that require independent monitoring, reporting, and alerting. At NBYOSUN we provide branch-circuit metered PDUs to monitor each breaker or sub-feed, enabling facility-level power distribution management.Typical features of our branch circuit metered PDUs:
- measuring multiple circuits from one chassis (e.g., multiple breakers or phases)
- branch-level current, voltage, power and energy measurement per circuit
- critical for large racks, high-density cabinets, telecom or industrial installations
- helps you identify which circuit is overloaded, mis-allocated or under-used
- supports power balancing, redundancy planning and risk mitigation
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metered power distribution unit installation options
Choose the installation style that fits your space, rack architecture, and maintenance workflows. By offering both vertical and horizontal installation options, NBYOSUN ensures you can choose the shape and fit that best matches your cabinet layout, space restrictions and usage patterns. Whether you prioritise minimum footprint or ease of access, we have a metered PDU solution for you.
vertical metered PDU
A vertical metered PDU (also called zero U) mounts along the upright of a rack cabinet. This is ideal when you want to maximise usable rack space and minimise clearance intrusion. Highlights of NBYOSUN vertical metered PDUs:
- slim, zero-U form factor saves valuable rack U-space
- mounts in 19″ or 23″ rack cabinets, along the side rails or rear
- often used in data centres, network closets, telecom racks where space is premium
- supports long power cords into rack, flexible outlet arrangements
- custom lengths and mounting brackets available for NBYOSUN models
horizontal metered PDU
A horizontal metered PDU typically occupies 1U, 2U or more in a rack, and is mounted across the rack horizontally (front or rear). This style is useful where you want easier access to outlets, plug orientation, or you have lower density racks. Features of NBYOSUN horizontal metered PDUs:
- 1U, 2U or custom height models to fit your rack layout
- front-or rear-mounted outlet access depending on application
- well-suited for network racks, telecom bays, edge cabinets
- supports custom rack width, depth, outlet types and cord lengths
- ideal when simple access to outlets is required
select metered PDU based on phase requirements
Choosing the correct phase for your metered PDU ensures you get safe, efficient, reliable power distribution. At NBYOSUN we support both single-phase and three-phase metered PDUs. And we will recommend the appropriate product based on your power infrastructure, load profile, growth plans and budget.
single phase metered PDU
A single-phase metered PDU is designed for environments where the available power is a standard single phase supply (commonly found in small data rooms, offices, edge racks, telecom closets). It is simpler, more cost-effective, and often sufficient for many applications.
- supports standard building power (e.g., 100-240 V, single phase)
- easier to install, maintain and monitor
- ideal for moderate loads and racks with predictable power draw
- lower cost compared to three-phase models
- compatible with many UPS, generator or utility supplies for smaller installations
3 phase metered PDU
A three-phase metered PDU is required in higher-power, high-density and large data centre applications. It draws from a three-phase feed (often 208 V, 400 V or 480 V configurations) and distributes across all three phases, balancing load, minimising current per phase and optimising infrastructure.
- ability to serve high power racks or clusters of servers, storage, networking gear
- balanced load across phases to reduce circuit wiring size, reduce losses and improve reliability
- phase-monitoring, per-phase metering and power-factor tracking for advanced insight
- future-proofing for growth, added equipment and increased density
- compatibility with high-capacity UPS, generators and power distribution architectures
Application cases of our metered PDU
measurement leads to insight; insight leads to optimisation; optimisation leads to cost-savings, reliability and growth.
When you deploy a NBYOSUN metered PDU, you are investing in visibility, control and future readiness.
Data centre racks
High-density server, storage and network equipment require metered PDUs that offer per-outlet or branch-circuit monitoring, support three-phase input. NBYOSUN metered PDUs provide the measurement detail and rugged construction data centres demand.
Telecom & edge-computing cabinets
Often found in remote sites or network POPs, these racks benefit from metered PDUs to track power consumption, manage cooling load and spot potential issues before downtime. A compact vertical metered PDU from NBYOSUN helps maximise space.
Enterprise server rooms
Many enterprises require metered PDUs to monitor power consumption, allocate costs to departments, balance load and avoid circuit overloads. NBYOSUN solutions deliver measurements of voltage, current, power and power factor, enabling deeper insight.
managed service provider environments
For colos and MSPs, per-outlet metering or branch circuit metering is essential for billing, monitoring quality of service and managing power density. NBYOSUN metered outlet PDUs or branch circuit PDUs give the visibility and control required.
NBYOSUN customizes metered PDUs for your power supply
We work with you to design metered PDUs that perfectly fit your electrical and operational needs.
Our customization process covers electrical configurations, outlet layouts, protection features, and smart control options.
Electrical Input Configuration
- Input voltage: e.g., 100-120 V, 208 V, 230 V, 400-480 V (as applicable in your region).
- Phase: single-phase or three-phase as required.
- Current rating: e.g., 16 A, 32 A, 63 A, 100 A or higher depending on your load and feed.
- Input connector: choose from NEMA, IEC 60309, IEC60320, Camlock, or custom feed, matching your UPS or supply.
- Cable length and plug type: we adapt to your site’s standard plugs and cord length requirements.
- Optional dual-feed, hot-swap, redundant input setups – we can support them if required.
Outlet Configuration
- Outlet types: NEMA 5-15R, NEMA 5-20R, IEC C13, IEC C19, IEC 60320, or other regional standards.
- Outlet quantity: specify how many outlets you need in the PDU, and how they are arranged (front, rear, side).
- Per-outlet metering: optionally enable measurement (current, power, energy) at each outlet or groups of outlets for deeper insight.
- Outlet spacing, numbering, labelling: we can tailor spacing to accommodate bulky plugs, transformer bricks or high-density devices.
- Colour-coding, phase-labelling, plug orientation can be customised to your preference.
Protection & Control
- Circuit protection: built-in breakers, fuses or electronic protection to guard against overloads, short-circuits or faults.
- Surge protection: optional metal oxide varistors (MOVs), surge arrestors or built-in SPD modules to protect against transient voltage spikes.
- Alerts and monitoring: your metered PDU can trigger visual alarms, audible indicators, SNMP traps or integrate into your monitoring system when thresholds (current, power, power factor) are exceeded.
- Switching (optional upgrade): for more advanced use-cases, we offer outlet or group switching – remotely power cycle or shut off non-critical loads to manage capacity, mitigate faults or respond to emergencies.
optimize your power management Ttoday with NBYOSUN!
If you are ready to optimize your power management, talk to us. Let’s discuss your facility, your power goals, and how NBYOSUN’s custom metered PDU solutions can help. Contact our sales or engineering team today, and power your future with confidence.
FAQs about metered rack mount PDUs
What does a metered PDU do?
A metered PDU measures the electrical parameters of the power distribution it provides. It displays and/or reports key metrics such as voltage, current, active power, apparent power, reactive power and power factor. It allows you to monitor your power usage in real time or over time, detect overloads or imbalances, optimise capacity and manage energy more intelligently. Unlike a basic PDU (which only supplies outlets), a metered PDU gives you visibility into how your power is being used and helps you make informed decisions.
Is a metered PDU better than a basic PDU?
Yes, a metered PDU offers clear advantages over a basic PDU. A basic PDU only provides power outlets, without measurement or monitoring capability. If you only need simple distribution and your loads are static and predictable, a basic PDU may suffice. But if you want to optimise energy usage, track consumption, avoid overloads, allocate costs, or support high-density or mission-critical infrastructure, then a metered PDU is a much smarter choice. With a metered PDU you gain monitoring, insight and future-proofing which a basic unit lacks.
Can a metered PDU be controlled remotely?
It depends on the model and feature set. A standard metered PDU provides measurement and display locally (on-unit). Many advanced models (and customised ones from NBYOSUN) can be equipped with network interfaces, remote web/SNMP access, alerts and even outlet‐switching control. If remote monitoring, integration with DCIM or remote switching is required, you should specify those features when you order the metered PDU. At NBYOSUN we support custom options for remote monitoring or control as needed.
Where are metered PDUs commonly used?
Metered PDUs are widely used across various power-critical environments. They are essential in data centers for monitoring rack loads, in telecommunication rooms for network reliability, and in industrial facilities for managing machinery power usage. Enterprises and co-location providers use them for cost allocation and capacity planning, while edge computing sites deploy them to maintain uptime and energy efficiency. Wherever precise power monitoring and reliable distribution are required, NBYOSUN’s metered PDUs deliver accurate, efficient solutions.
