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PDUs play a critical role in IT infrastructure for several reasons:

1. Power Distribution
Ensures that power from a single or multiple sources is evenly and safely distributed across racks of IT equipment.
Supports high-power loads required by modern servers, networking gear, and AI workloads.
2. Reliability & Uptime
Helps prevent power overloads and failures, reducing the risk of downtime.
Advanced PDUs like Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) PDUs ensure continuous power by switching to a backup power source if the primary fails.
3. Remote Management & Control
Switched and Monitored PDUs allow IT teams to remotely monitor and control power usage, reboot devices, and optimize energy consumption.
Reduces the need for on-site maintenance, especially in colocation and cloud environments.
4. Energy Efficiency & Cost Savings
Metered and monitored PDUs help track power usage, allowing businesses to optimize energy efficiency and reduce electricity costs.
Helps with capacity planning by providing real-time power consumption data.
5. Scalability & Flexibility
Available in different rack-mount or floor-mount configurations, allowing easy integration into small server rooms or large-scale data centers.
Supports different power requirements (single-phase, three-phase) for a variety of IT setups.
6. Safety & Compliance
Protects equipment from overloads, short circuits, and electrical failures.
Ensures compliance with data center power management best practices.