While the basics of electricity are the same everywhere you go, power can be transmitted and distributed in many different ways. This is an area of rapid innovation, which means that, when it comes to determining which kind of Power Distribution Unit (PDU) to install and where, there are a lot of variables to manage and track. Managing all of those decisions introduces the potential for costly and time-consuming errors. The Panduit Universal PDU (uPDU), however, offers a way to address these challenges.
Unlike standard PDUs, Panduit's uPDUs are sold without a cord and plug hardwired to the system. Instead, they offer you 12 potential choices, known as facility-side cables. Your job then becomes much easier, as all you need to do is select the appropriate cable for your installation location and required capacity. The two components, the uPDU and the cord, then work together on-site, with no extra tools required. This is a great solution for ensuring universally-compliant PDUs that meet the standards required for your specific application.
Take, for example, the challenge of having to move your IT equipment from one Data Center to another. Maybe the new Data Center is set up with a completely different power infrastructure from the one you had before. In this scenario, a uPDU can easily adapt to the new environment. Simply swap the facility-side cables, and you're good to go!
As you can imagine, Panduit's uPDU also offers a lower environmental impact compared with other solutions. uPDUs help prevent PDUs from going to waste, and they even reduce the amount of packaging and transportation associated with the delivery of a new PDU.
uPDUs are an excellent way of addressing evolving power needs. Contact your local Accu-Tech representative or visit Panduit's page on our website to learn more.