What is a Managed PDU (full rack-level energy insight and control)?

Where other PDU types focus on either monitoring or switching, a Managed PDU offers:

• incoming power monitoring
• outlet-level power monitoring
• switched outlets

This gives you full visibility and control at rack level.

What does a Managed PDU do?

A Managed PDU combines four core functions in one unit:

1. Distributes electrical power safely within the rack

2. Measures total rack energy consumption (input level)

3. Measures energy consumption per outlet

4. Allows remote switching per outlet

This enables you to:

• see exactly how much power each server consumes

• remotely reboot or shut down equipment

• detect inefficient or unused devices

• optimise rack load and power capacity

All without physical access to the rack.

When do you need a Managed PDU?

A Managed PDU is the right choice when:

• detailed energy insight per device is required

• remote control of equipment is essential

• racks are shared between multiple users or customers

• chargeback or showback models are used

• uptime, efficiency and scalability are critical

Typical use cases include:

• colocation data centres

• enterprise data centres

• HPC and AI environments

• high-density racks with complex power demands

Who is a Managed PDU for?

The Schleifenbauer Managed PDU is used by:

• data centre operators

• colocation providers

• IT and facilities managers

• managed service providers

• organisations running mission-critical IT infrastructure

It is ideal for anyone looking for maximum insight and control at rack level.

Why combine outlet-level metering and switching?

By combining metering and switching per outlet, a Managed PDU allows you to:

• allocate energy costs per server or customer

• identify power-hungry or underutilised equipment

• respond immediately to incidents

• reduce downtime and operational effort

• improve overall energy efficiency

This makes the Managed PDU a key component of modern data centre energy management.

Managed PDU vs Switched PDU

Feature	Switched PDU	Managed PDU
Power distribution	✔	✔
Input-level metering	✔	✔
Outlet-level metering	✖	✔
Remote outlet switching	✔	✔

A Managed PDU offers the highest level of functionality within the PDU range.

Schleifenbauer: every Managed PDU configured for your rack

Schleifenbauer does not work with fixed PDU models.

Each Managed PDU is:

• configured to your power input, capacity and phases

• equipped with the required outlet types and quantities

• adapted to your rack layout and application

• supplied in any required quantity

Configuration is included at no additional cost.

The PDUs are available in the following electrical configurations:

• Single-phase 16 A – up to 3.7 kVA (230 V)
• Single-phase 32 A – up to 7.4 kVA (230 V)
• Three-phase 16 A – up to 11.0 kVA (400 V)
• Three-phase 32 A – up to 22.0 kVA (400 V)

Fast delivery from the Netherlands

With in-house production, Schleifenbauer provides:

• short lead times

• flexibility to accommodate changes

• consistent quality across projects

Suitable for both single racks and large-scale data centre deployments.

Summary: when should you choose a Schleifenbauer Managed PDU?

Choose a Managed PDU if you need:

• outlet-level energy metering and remote switching

• full visibility and control at rack level

• reliable power distribution for critical environments

• flexibility without a fixed product portfolio

The Schleifenbauer Managed PDU delivers complete control over rack-level power.

Schleifenbauer provides datacenters with real-time energy insight and control at rack level, combining next-generation PDUs with free, scalable DCEM software.

Managed PDUs are often searched for as:

• intelligent PDU for data centres

• rack power distribution with monitoring and switching

• smart power strip for server racks

• energy management PDU