Whats an APC Power Distribution Unit ?
APC Power Distribution Unit's are very handy pieces of equipment that we use on occasion to remotely power cycle a dedicated server should it become unresponsive. Each dedicated server is connected to a Power Distribution Unit and ensures customers experience minimal downtime if any issues arise.
The power disruption units themselves are connected to a control unit running a web front end to manage each PDU bar. Below is a little more detail about the Units.
APC Switched Rack Power Distribution Units (PDUs) address power management problems in today's environment through individual outlet control, power on and off delays, current monitoring, alarm thresholds, and network management. Individual outlet control to turn outlets on, turn outlets off, or recycle power to equipment allows users to reboot locked-up equipment and avoid unauthorized use of outlets. Power delays allow users to determine the order in which equipment is powered up or down. The Switched Rack PDUs provide an aggregate current draw, which can be viewed remotely or locally, via digital display. In addition, alarms will be generated based on user-defined thresholds to alert users of potential circuit overloads.
