HIB 2.0, HIB 2.1 en HIB 3.0 PDUs

What Is HIB?

The Handbook for ICT Infrastructure and Cabling (HIB) defines the standards for passive and active ICT infrastructure in government buildings.

Its goal: to create a future-proof, secure, and standardised ICT environment for all Dutch government agencies.

HIB specifies, among other things:

• The design of ICT rooms (EF, BD, FD);

• Requirements for electrical power and PDUs;

• Fire safety, physical security, and information security (in line with NKBR and Vir-BI);

• Earthing, bonding, and surge protection (according to NEN-EN-IEC 62305-4);

• Quality standards for measurement, protection, and documentation.

For government offices and data centres, the HIB is an official standard: the infrastructure must demonstrably comply with its guidelines.

PDUs According to HIB: Safety, Reliability, and Origin

In every government data centre, the PDU forms the foundation of the power supply for network equipment. Schleifenbauer designs and manufactures these PDUs entirely in the Netherlands, fully in accordance with HIB versions 2.0, 2.1, and 3.0.

This means:

• Separate power feeds (mains / UPS) in line with HIB section 4.3.1;

• Dual power distribution per ICT rack for maximum reliability;

• Intelligent PDUs (iPDUs) with energy metering, outlet switching, and logging;

• Earthing and surge protection according to NEN-EN-IEC 62305-4.

Schleifenbauer integrates DEHN type 3 surge protection as standard, perfectly matched with DEHN type 1 and type 2 protections in main and sub-distribution boards. The result: a complete protection chain, from mains connection to outlet, exactly as intended by the HIB.

Full Flexibility in Outlet Configuration and Control

The HIB handbook prescribes that power distribution in ICT racks must be selective, safe, and configurable. Schleifenbauer offers exceptional flexibility to meet these requirements.

Each PDU is built to specification with the desired outlets:

• IEC (C13, C15, C19, C21) – also available as IEC Lock or Scolmore CX combi outlets;

• Schuko outlets for peripheral equipment;

• PowerCON or other connectors on request.

Each outlet can be:

• Individually fused (thermal, hydraulic-magnetic, or electronic);

• Switched per outlet via web interface, SNMP, REST API, or DCIM platform;

• Phase-balanced for optimal load distribution within 3-phase systems.

In doing so, Schleifenbauer not only complies with the HIB’s requirements but also offers a modular, practical solution that supports future rack modifications without additional investment.

A Dutch Product – Designed and Manufactured Locally

While some suppliers import their iPDUs from abroad, Schleifenbauer develops and produces everything in-house in ’s-Hertogenbosch.

That means:

• Full control over design, software, and quality;

• Production according to Dutch safety and sustainability standards;

• Traceable components and no dependence on Asian imports;

• Short communication lines and direct technical support.

A HIB-compliant data centre deserves Dutch engineering, designed for the government’s standards and produced under Dutch regulations.

Free Custom-Built PDUs – Within HIB Guidelines

Every Schleifenbauer PDU is custom-built at no extra cost, fully within the technical framework of HIB 2.0 to 3.0.

This includes:

• 1- or 3-phase versions (16A to 63A);

• CEE or Powerlock input connections;

• Energy metering at input, branch, and outlet level;

• Separate power feeds (mains / UPS);

• Integration with EnerTree DCEM software via REST API, SNMP, or MODBUS/TCP.

This flexibility allows Schleifenbauer PDUs to integrate seamlessly into ICT rooms (EF, BD, FD) as described in the HIB handbook.

Surge Protection According to HIB and NEN

The HIB explicitly refers to NEN-EN-IEC 62305-4 for lightning and surge protection. Schleifenbauer follows this standard in full, ensuring that the protection chain — from the main connection to the individual PDU — remains complete and effective.

• DEHN type 3 SPDs integrated directly in the PDU

• Internal earthing rails and bonding per HIB 5.3.1

• Optical indication and status monitoring via network

According to EN 50600-2-2 and NEN-EN-IEC 62305-4, a type 3 surge protection device should be installed as close as possible to the IT equipment — ideally within ten metres of the load. Only then can overvoltage be safely diverted before it reaches sensitive electronics.

At Schleifenbauer, the type 3 protection is built directly into the PDU, literally in the same rack as the connected equipment. This ensures the shortest possible protection path and optimal compliance with international best practices for data centre safety.

Each Schleifenbauer PDU thus forms an integral part of a fully protected power chain, perfectly aligned with the DEHN type 1 and type 2 installations in the building’s main and sub-distribution systems.

Sustainability and Circular Design

Schleifenbauer fully aligns with the HIB programme’s sustainability objectives and the Dutch government’s circular-economy ambitions:

• Production without packaging waste;

• Recyclable aluminium housings;

• Packaging-free delivery into the data centre, using a reusable transport system that eliminates waste in the white space;

• Bi-stable relays and Near Zero Voltage Switching for minimal energy consumption;

• Free EnerTree software for energy monitoring, reporting, and energy-efficiency compliance.

Schleifenbauer combines technical excellence, sustainable logistics, and Dutch manufacturing to deliver a solution that meets both HIB standards and the government’s climate goals.

Why Dutch PDUs Belong in Dutch Government Data Centres

The Dutch government rightly demands the highest standards for safety, continuity, and transparency.

In a government data centre, where sensitive data and critical infrastructure meet, only a Dutch-made PDU that fully complies with national standards can be the right choice.

Schleifenbauer guarantees:

• Full HIB compliance (2.0, 2.1, 3.0);

• Certified DEHN surge protection;

• Manufacturing in the Netherlands;

• Free configuration and fast delivery;

• Direct support from the manufacturer.

With Schleifenbauer, the government chooses not only compliance, but also quality, sustainability, and independence.

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