Power & the Rack PDU Blog

March 31, 2011
Double Your Outlet Control
With data center space bringing a premium price these days most providers are looking for a way to increase the density within their cabinets. The challenge there becomes – How do I add control of those devices and outlets with minimal cost and hassle? With our switched expansion unit PDUs it is possible for you [.. Read more...

March 02, 2011
How the Internet Works
This is a great educational video provided by Data Centers Canada that explains networks, peering, internet exchanges and exactly how the internet works. Enjoy!. Read more...

February 21, 2011
Our Most Popular Power Distribution Unit
Since PDUs Direct opened our doors our most popular power distribution unit has been our 8 outlet In Rack Switched Power Distribution Unit with IP Controlled Outlets. This Switched PDU is extremely versatile with its 1U mounting configuration and independently controlled outlets. It works extremely well in light to medium dense racks for datacenter locations, [. Read more...

News from PDUSDirect.com

July 20, 2011
PDUs Direct Announces Key Distribution Partnerships with CSC and Synnex
(Reno, NV), July 20 – PDUs Direct, the low cost global master distributor for data center and IT cabinet power distribution units (PDUs) from Server Technology, today announced key distribution partnerships with CSC and Synnex, all with the intent of making the buying process quicker and easier for customers. “We’ve built a reputation for selling Server Technology basic, metered and select switched PDUs at a lower cost and with quicker delivery than anyone else today,” said George Holman, president of PDUs Direct. “These new partnerships with CSC and Synnex will give us a better way to reach our customers around the world, providing them with Server Technology quality PDUs -- faster and more simply than ever before,” said Holman. Read more...

May 06, 2011
PDUs Direct Cranks Up the Power- Processor 5/6/11
You may be aware that PDUs Direct is a leading source for data center and IT cabinet power distribution units. What you may not know is how radically the company is changing the balance of power in the marketplace. PDUs Direct has slashed its prices to 10 to 20% below the costs of competing products. Read more...

May 05, 2011
Intelligent PDU Solutions From Industry Leaders- Processor 5/6/11
PDUs Direct & Server Technology Team To Provide Multiple Product Lines For Diverse Needs by Rod Scher You need good, clean, consistent power for your data center, but how can you be sure that your valuable equipment is getting the power it needs? The only way is to employ reliable power distribution units to supply the power and to use appropriate monitoring units to ensure that the power you’re getting is in fact clean, efficient, and consistent. Of course, sometimes you or your customers need basic or metered PDUs that you can set up and use quickly, with minimal complications. At other times, more complex problems call for more sophisticated solutions, and those can require more thought and more advanced units—and often more help acquiring and configuring those units. Read more...