The PDU Evolution: What Does the Future Hold?

The Evolution of Data Centre PDUs: From Simple Power Strips to Intelligent Power Management

1. The Beginning: Basic Power Strips (1980s – 1990s)
   PDUs originated as simple power strips, offering basic electricity distribution without monitoring or management. These units served smaller data centers focused primarily on safe, reliable power.
2. The Rise of Intelligent PDUs (Late 1990s – 2000s)
   As data centers grew, intelligent PDUs with local monitoring, remote control, and network connectivity emerged, providing critical insights and control over power usage.
3. Advanced Monitoring & Environmental Sensing (2010s)
   The 2010s brought metering, environmental sensors, and DCIM integration, enabling precise power management, cost reduction, and improved efficiency.
4. Modular and Scalable PDUs (2020s)
   Today, PDUs are modular, scalable, and equipped to handle high power densities. Security, sustainability, and real-time monitoring are standard.
5. The Future: Software-Defined PDUs
   From basic strips to today’s intelligent PDUs, their evolution showcases an unwavering commitment to reliability and innovation in data centers. And the journey continues.

Mark your calendars: on November 13th, Schleifenbauer unveils a revolutionary new addition to the PDU landscape. A new era in power management awaits.

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