Power & the Rack PDU Blog

June 01, 2010
Input Power Plug Type Discussion
  Let's talk about power cords for a second.  We get a lot of questions regarding why we use detachable power cords and what plug type is recommended. Why does PDUs Direct use detachable power cords? Why not hardwire the power cord? The answer is ease of production and lower inventory levels. Read more...

April 21, 2010
Plug Shields Control Access To Your Outlets
Scenario: You installed a Metered or Basic PDU in your rack, connected your equipment, and ensured the load is maximized within safe operating levels. A few weeks later someone working in your racks is looking for a location to add additional devices, plug in a lap top, or even connect a power tool. They see open outlets plug in their device and overload the circuit taking down your entire rack. Read more...

February 25, 2010
Could this revolutionize our energy production?
There is a small startup company in Silicon Valley, Bloom Energy, that held a press conference on 2/24 to unveil a new and innovative fuel cell that could revolutionize power generation for all time. I can not even begin to fathom the full implications this will have on future generations. Bloom Energy grew out of a NASA project to develop technology for Mars exploration. Read more...

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March 12, 2010
Audit Your Way to Efficiency
  Its is often extremely useful to take a step back from the day to day and view your operations with a critical eye. This gives you the opportunity to identify areas of potential improvement, better understand your current situation, and gather data used to make future infrastructure and operational changes. Conducting an audit of your system focusing on power, cooling, security, and capacity, allows you to better focus your efforts on critical areas, helps you define your vision for future growth, and gives you the information you need to articulate those requirements to those that control funding. Read more...

July 24, 2009
Applications of Switchable Power Management in Varying Environments
  With today's economic climate, the need to manage your equipment more efficiently is a key to maintaining a competitive advantage. As evident by the recent upswing in the financial markets, businesses are still thriving, but as unemployment continues above 9% the message is obvious. Businesses must run leaner and do more with less. Read more...

March 19, 2009
Low cost entry to Power Management with Metered Power Distribution
  PDUs Direct offers industrial grade Rack Power Distribution Units with local metering through its online store, pdusdirect.com. These Metered Power Distribution Units (PDUs) provide users an economical entry into power management at the rack level. Read more...