Understanding the Power of 3 Phase PDUs
Unlike single-phase PDUs, three-phase PDUs can distribute a balanced load of electrical power, which can be crucial for large data centers and facilities with high power demands.
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This device connects to a three-phase power source and distributes electricity to many outlets inside a server rack. It's an industrial grade power strip typically designed to power an average consumption of about seven US households. Load balancing (matching current draw on each phase) is critical in these applications for multiple reasons: • If the three phases are not balanced, heat is generated resulting in higher cooling costs. Electricity is the single most important resource in a data center, as it's needed for powering every system — from the servers on the floor to the lights overhead.