Compaq Power Distribution Unit Information Guide
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Product Overview
Figure 1. Compaq Power Distribution Unit ( Low voltage model shown)
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Compaq Power Distribution Unit
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Brackets for rack-mount installation
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Six mounting screws
The Compaq Power Distribution Unit manages power distribution within Compaq rack cabinets
by providing 12 AC receptacles at one single input power cord for rack-mountable devices. Total
electrical current (measured in amperes and referred to as an electrical load) generated from all
connected devices can often consume more power than typically provided from a standard prong
15A commercial wall outlet. Such high capacity power requirements necessitate the need for a
Power Distribution Unit to distribute AC power to multiple devices and to ensure that each
connected device receives individual power required to function. With PDU assistance, power is
actually dispersed as needed to connected servers, storage units, and other peripherals. The
Compaq Power Distribution Unit is available in low and high voltage models.
