Definition
Rack PDU (Rack Power Distribution Unit) is a power distribution device installed inside a server rack to deliver electrical power from the data center power infrastructure to individual IT devices.
Rack PDUs help improve power organization, monitoring, and management at the rack level.
Types of Rack PDUs
Common rack PDU types include:
- Basic PDU
- Metered PDU
- Monitored PDU
- Switched PDU
Advanced rack PDUs provide real-time monitoring of:
- Power consumption
- Current load
- Voltage
- Energy usage
Rack PDU in High-Density Computing
As AI workloads increase rack power requirements, intelligent rack PDUs become increasingly important for:
- Power monitoring
- Capacity planning
- Energy efficiency optimization
- High-density rack management
Related Terms
ATTOM Rack System Solutions
Rack units provide a standardized way to organize and deploy IT equipment within data center cabinets. As modern computing environments require higher equipment density and more flexible deployment, reliable rack systems become essential for supporting servers, networking devices, power distribution, and cooling infrastructure.
ATTOM Data Center Rack System provides a robust rack infrastructure solution designed for modern data center environments, including micro data centers, modular data centers, and high-density computing applications.
Key features include:
- Standard 19-inch rack compatibility
- High-strength structural design
- Optimized cable and equipment management
- Support for power distribution and cooling integration
- Flexible deployment for modular and edge infrastructure
By combining reliable rack architecture with integrated data center solutions, ATTOM helps organizations build scalable and efficient IT infrastructure.
