PDU Power Distribution Units
A PDU (power distribution unit) is a unit that distributes power from a single supply line to devices in a cabinet through multiple output sockets. It is used in data centers, server rooms and network cabinets to connect servers, network switches and storage devices to the UPS output or the mains line. This category includes metered models of the Schneider Electric Easy PDU series; besides 1U and zero U mounting types with 16 A and 32 A inputs, there are 11 kW and 22 kW models, C13 and C19 outputs, and an IEC 309 input plug on zero U models. Choose the PDU by the number of phases, current and power of the supply line, the type of input plug, the number of C13 and C19 outlets that match your devices' power cables, the mounting style in the cabinet, and whether you need current measurement. C13 outlets are rated at 10 A and C19 outlets at 16 A; zero U models mount vertically in the cabinet and use no U height. A PDU distributes and measures power and does not replace a UPS that supplies the load during an outage; a metered type should also not be confused with a switched PDU that turns outlets on and off remotely.
Products
- Schneider Electric EPDU2016M Easy PDU Metered 1U, 16A, 230V, (8)C13 — Schneider Electric · SKU: EPDU2016M · TRY 55,599.70 · Made to order
- Schneider Electric AP4421A APC Netshelter ATS, 1U, 10A, 230V, C14 Input, (12)C13 Output, 50/60Hz — Schneider Electric · SKU: AP4421A · TRY 119,539.36 · Made to order
- Schneider Electric AP4423A APC NetShelter ATS, 1U, 16A, 230V, (2)C20 Input, (8)C13 - (1)C19 Output, 50/60Hz — Schneider Electric · SKU: AP4423A · TRY 125,099.33 · Made to order
- Schneider Electric AP4424A APC Netshelter ATS, 2U, 32A, 230V, (2)IEC 309 Input, (16)C13 - (2)C19 Output, 50/60 Hz — Schneider Electric · SKU: AP4424A · TRY 177,919.04 · Made to order
- Schneider Electric AP4422A APC Netshelter ATS, 1U, 16A, 230V, (2)IEC309 Input, (1)IEC309 Output, 50/60Hz — Schneider Electric · SKU: AP4422A · TRY 138,999.25 · Made to order
- Schneider Electric EPDU2232M Easy PDU Metered Zero U, 22 kW, 230V, (18)C13, (6)C19, IEC309 — Schneider Electric · SKU: EPDU2232M · TRY 111,199.40 · Made to order
- Schneider Electric EPDU2116M Easy PDU Metered Zero U, 16A, 230V, (18)C13, (3)C19, IEC309 — Schneider Electric · SKU: EPDU2116M · TRY 66,719.64 · Made to order
- Schneider Electric EPDU2132M Easy PDU Metered Zero U, 32A, 230V, (20)C13, (4)C19, IEC309 — Schneider Electric · SKU: EPDU2132M · TRY 72,279.61 · Made to order
- Schneider Electric EPDU2216M Easy PDU Metered Zero U, 11 kW, 230V, (21)C13, (3)C19, IEC309 — Schneider Electric · SKU: EPDU2216M · TRY 83,399.55 · Made to order
How to choose PDU Power Distribution Units
A PDU (power distribution unit) is a unit that distributes power from a single supply line to devices in a cabinet through multiple output sockets. It is used in data centers, server rooms and network cabinets to connect servers, network switches and storage devices to the UPS output or the mains line.
- Determine whether backup power bridging (UPS) or voltage regulation is required.
- Calculate kVA rating, phase configuration and backup runtime from the critical load list.
- Verify battery bank, bypass topology and monitoring interface requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What is PDU Power Distribution Units and where is it used?
A PDU (power distribution unit) is a unit that distributes power from a single supply line to devices in a cabinet through multiple output sockets. It is used in data centers, server rooms and network cabinets to connect servers, network switches and storage devices to the UPS output or the mains line.
What should I compare when choosing PDU Power Distribution Units?
Choose the PDU by the number of phases, current and power of the supply line, the type of input plug, the number of C13 and C19 outlets that match your devices' power cables, the mounting style in the cabinet, and whether you need current measurement.
Where can I find technical details for PDU Power Distribution Units products?
A PDU distributes and measures power and does not replace a UPS that supplies the load during an outage; a metered type should also not be confused with a switched PDU that turns outlets on and off remotely.