Power Cords

In the every changing world of IT server and audio-visual (AV) applications, maintaining consistent performance and ensuring the reliability of equipment is crucial. Whether it is for audio equipment, HiFi systems, displays, or digital signage, any downtime or malfunction can disrupt operations.

Most server racks have several pieces of IT equipment to power. A typical configuration can include a server, storage device, broadband switch, and routers. In a small server cabinet, you may be able to connect everything to a rack mount UPS if it has enough socket outlets btu the likelihood is that you will need to install a power distribution unit (PDU).

The number of options available when specifying server rack power distribution units is immense. One of our server rack PDU manufacturing partners has over 5,000 drawings covering permutations that have either been manufactured and delivered or at least quoted over the last decade. Such a number is possible due to the number of PDU options available which can range from outlet socket types, to cable connections, form factors, voltage, communications and even paint colours. Our rack PDU guide details a step-by-step process to help demistify their specification and help you to select the righ server rack PDUs for your comms room, server room or data centre projects.