Differences between PDU and common sockets

First take you to understand what is the PDU power supply, the PDU power supply is in fact the industrial use of the PDU power strip, each PDU power supply must strictly comply with the requirements of the data center room standards, PDU power in addition to have a lot of detailed functions, such as: Lightning proof PDU, light PDU, air switch PDU, basic PDU and intelligent PDU, so what is the difference between PDU and ordinary power sockets?

1. They have different functions

In addition to the over voltage protection and the general control switch, the PUD is more than the ordinary socket lightning protection, anti-static fire protection and other functions.

2. They are made of different materials

The ordinary socket is made of plastic, and the PDU socket is made of metal to prevent static electricity.

3. They have different applications

Ordinary sockets are used in homes and offices to power appliances such as computers. PDU sockets are used in data centers, network systems, and industrial environments. Installed on an equipment rack to power switches, routers, and more.

4. The load power of both is different

Common power sockets are weakly configured with 10A/16A current and 4000W rated carrying power. Compared with common power sockets, PDU power sockets are better configured with 16A, 32A, and 65A current to meet more requirements. Rated carrying power can reach 4000W or more to meet the power requirements of the equipment room. In addition, when the load of the PDU power socket is too large, it can automatically power off, and has certain fire protection function.

5. They have different life spans

The service life of an ordinary socket is usually 2 to 3 years and the number of plugging and removing is about 4500 to 5000, while the service life of a PDU socket can reach 10 years and the number of plugging and removing is more than 10000, which is more than 5 times that of an ordinary socket.

On this, compared with ordinary power supply, the production process of PDU power supply is more rigorous, and the overall structure is more practical. However, although the PDU power supply has very good performance, but many government enterprises have more stringent functional requirements for the PDU power supply, at this time, intelligent PDU power supply appears.

Compared with ordinary PDUs, smart PDUs are more intelligent, integrated with a number of induction devices, with a variety of monitoring and management types, which can help data center managers to manage to a greater extent. Compared with ordinary PDUs, smart PDUs also have more advantages, they can remotely monitor the use of PDU data in real time. Better help the manager to manage the PDU and device usage, to avoid other accidents.