safety and support information safety warnings

 

power distribution units (PDUs)

 

A Power Distribution Unit (PDU) is equipment located in or near a

 

computer room which breaks down electric power from a high-voltage

 

source to appropriate levels of distribution to the central processing unit

 

and peripheral devices of a computer system. Figure 1-1 shows an

 

example PDU that is used with the HP product racks. This example is

 

the HP E7674A 16 Amp 100-240VAC PDU (part number A5137AZ).

 

Some components have been designed to be used with specific electrical

CAUTION

 

accessories such as PDUs. The use of any accessory other than those

 

specified is neither recommended nor supported.

 

 

 

 

Figure 1-1

A Sample Power Distribution Unit (PDU)

 

 

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IEC320-C13

IEC320-C19

Modular PDU

C20 Inlet

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