An intelligent PDU, also known as smart PDU, goes beyond distributing power to IT equipment within the data center. Basic PDUs provide reliable power distribution. Intelligent. There are two types of Power Distribution Units (PDUs), the basic type and the intelligent type. While both can provide reliable power distribution to critical IT equipment within a rack or cabinet, intelligent PDUs offer several smart features to help data center managers understand their power. A cabinet or floor-standing PDU is a large, three-phase power distribution unit enclosed within its own cabinet.
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