PDUs

Organize and Control Every Watt in Your Rack

PDUs from Eaton, APC by Schneider Electric, and CyberPower replace daisy-chained power strips with metered, switched, and managed power distribution built for every infrastructure tier. Vertical and horizontal form factors cover high-density server racks, network closets, AV broadcast racks, and edge deployments. Browse the full UPS and power protection collection for uninterruptible power supplies, batteries, and surge protectors.

PDUs for Every Environment

• Server racks and data centers — high-density vertical Eaton and APC PDUs distribute power to dozens of servers in a single rack while monitoring per-outlet loads
• Network closets — compact horizontal 1U or 2U CyberPower PDUs power switches, routers, and patch panels without cluttering the rack
• AV and broadcast racks — sequenced-startup PDUs power on equipment in the correct order, protecting sensitive amplifiers and processors from voltage surges
• Edge and remote deployments — switched PDUs with network management cards let IT teams reboot unresponsive devices at branch offices without dispatching a technician
• Retail and point-of-sale — surge-protected PDUs safeguard POS terminals, receipt printers, and payment devices from electrical spikes in older buildings

Choosing the Right PDU

PDUs range from simple power strips to intelligent units with per-outlet switching. Basic PDUs distribute power with no intelligence. Metered PDUs add a display showing total amperage draw to help avoid overloaded circuits. Monitored PDUs report per-outlet power data to your management platform for capacity planning. Switched PDUs give you remote on/off/reboot control of individual outlets for lights-out management. Eaton, APC, and CyberPower cover all four tiers at competitive price points.

Form Factor, Voltage, and Outlet Types

Vertical (0U) PDUs mount along rack side rails, consuming zero rack units and leaving all shelf space for equipment. Horizontal (1U/2U) PDUs install like a standard shelf for shallow racks or open-frame two-post setups. North American racks typically run on 120V/20A or 208V/30A circuits, with higher-voltage PDUs delivering more total wattage per circuit. Outlet types include NEMA 5-15R and 5-20R for 120V and IEC C13/C19 for 208V equipment. Always match the PDU's input plug to your facility's receptacle and verify that outlet counts accommodate your devices.

Complete Your Rack

• Surge Protectors — voltage spike protection for desktops, AV setups, and rack environments
• UPS Batteries — replacement cartridges and external battery packs for extended runtime
• Rack Mount UPS — 1U to 3U battery backup units designed for 19-inch racks
• Rack Cabinets — server enclosures to house your PDUs, UPS units, and network gear