I have seen the term "PDU" used for two completely different types of products.
Computer makers such as Compaq and Dell use the term Power Distribution Unit to refer to a rack mounted power strip. As far as they are concerned, a PDU is just a plug and set of outlets in a 1U rack mount enclosure. Electric product companies (and Underwriters Laboratories) use the term to refer to a large box with a power distribution panel. It may have one or more sets of breakers and may include a step-down transformer. Which type are you looking for and do you need a PDU that meets NEBS requirements? American Power Conversion makes the first type (rack mount power strip) that may meet your needs. Dell Computer has a variety of rack mounted power strips with configurations different from the APC strips. Ted Eckert Regulatory Compliance Engineer American Power Conversion Corporation [email protected] The items contained in this e-mail reflect the personal opinions of the writer and are only provided for the assistance of the reader. The writer is not speaking in an official capacity for APC nor representing APC's official position on any matter. Dave Wilson <[email protected]> To: "'[email protected]'" <[email protected]> Sent by: cc: owner-emc-pstc@majordom Subject: Front-access PDU o.ieee.org 07/26/01 04:24 PM Please respond to Dave Wilson Does anyone know of a supplier of a totally front-access PDU for use in European CO applications? Thanks in advance, Dave Wilson Senior Compliance Engineer Alidian Networks Inc. ------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our web site at: http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/emcs/pstc/ To cancel your subscription, send mail to: [email protected] with the single line: unsubscribe emc-pstc For help, send mail to the list administrators: Michael Garretson: [email protected] Dave Heald [email protected] For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: [email protected] Jim Bacher: [email protected] All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.rcic.com/ click on "Virtual Conference Hall," ------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our web site at: http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/emcs/pstc/ To cancel your subscription, send mail to: [email protected] with the single line: unsubscribe emc-pstc For help, send mail to the list administrators: Michael Garretson: [email protected] Dave Heald [email protected] For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: [email protected] Jim Bacher: [email protected] All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.rcic.com/ click on "Virtual Conference Hall,"
