PDUs and UPS units are both core parts of rack power infrastructure, but they serve completely different functions — and people often confuse the two....

Three-phase PDUs are gaining traction in modern data centers, driven by soaring rack power density for AI, HPC and high-performance server hardware. AFCOM’s 2025 State...

Yes, basic PDUs are often the better choice for specific data center architectures: low-density racks, edge sites, high-security environments, and deployments with limited management needs....

The terms “1U” and “2U” describe how much vertical rack space a horizontal power distribution unit (PDU) occupies. The measurements follow the EIA-310-D industry standard,...

Metered power distribution units (PDUs) measure and display power usage at the rack, while unmetered PDUs distribute power to connected equipment without built-in power monitoring....

The three main types of rack power distribution units (PDUs) are basic PDUs, metered PDUs, and switched PDUs. They differ in monitoring capabilities, remote control...

Choosing the right Rack PDU starts with understanding your rack’s power requirements, monitoring needs, and physical installation constraints. A small server room may only require...

At its simplest, the core difference comes down to functionality: a basic power distribution unit (PDU) only delivers power to rack-mounted equipment, while an intelligent...

When evaluating intelligent power distribution units for data centers, server rooms, and industrial facilities, two of the most common options are metered PDUs and switched...