Power distribution units can be relatively simple and uncomplicated or they can be quite sophisticated and intelligent with power metering, environmental monitoring within the data centre and the capacity to handle very sophisticated and high powered equipment.

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Downtime is devastating and costly hence it is vital that extra attention is made to selecting precisely the correct power distribution units for your data centre.

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PDUs come in a wide variety of types nowadays, including basic, metered, and switched PDUs. A fundamental PDU is exactly what it sounds like—a dependable source of power distribution that supplies energy to several pieces of equipment as part of a network application.

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Although it may seem straightforward, the most crucial factor is that it accomplishes the desired result. A metered PDU would be the best option, nevertheless, if you want something with additional functionality like metering. Metered PDUs still serve the same fundamental purpose, but they now enable improved data centre administration since metering informs managers of how much power is being consumed.