RACK POWER DISTRIBUTION

Power the rack.
Plan for what’s next.

Rack PDUs for data centers, colocation and edge. Start with your load, compare capabilities across vendors, and put together the right configuration with Matrix Solutions.

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From the power source to every device in your rack.
From the power source to every device in your rack.

START WHERE YOU ARE

From a question to a specification.

START WITH CAPACITY

Match the rack.
Then match the circuit.

Illustrative capacity at 80% loading and power factor 1
Nominal inputTypical applicationApprox. kWCatalog
120V · 20A · single-phaseNetwork closets1.9See PDUs ↗
208V · 30A · single-phaseLight-to-medium racks5.0See PDUs ↗
208V · 30A · three-phaseEnterprise racks8.6See PDUs ↗
208V · 60A · three-phaseDense compute17.3See PDUs ↗
415V/240V · 30A · three-phaseHigh-density builds17.3See PDUs ↗
415V/240V · 60A · three-phaseHigh-density GPU racks34.5See PDUs ↗

Examples assume balanced three-phase loading where applicable. Use the manufacturer’s published continuous rating; do not derate it twice. Catalog filters match indexed specifications, which may be incomplete. Understand the calculation ↗

PICK THE CAPABILITIES

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Basic

Power distribution

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Metered

Local load display

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Monitored

Remote readings & alarms

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Switched

Remote outlet control

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Outlet-metered

Per-device measurements

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ATS

Automatic input transfer

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Automatic transfer is a separate capability; it does not imply monitoring or outlet control. Vendor labels vary. Decode the product families ↗

SIZE FOR THE FAILURE CASE

Two feeds.
One full rack load.

Each path in an A/B pair must support the full design load when the other fails. Two 8.6 kW PDUs support an 8.6 kW redundant rack, not a 17.2 kW one.

Understand A/B sizing ↗
Each surviving power path must carry the entire rack.
Each surviving power path must carry the entire rack.

LINES WE CARRY

Compare the capabilities.
Then choose the line.

BUYING FROM MATRIX

Bring us your rack.
We’ll work through the spec.

Share your load, facility input, outlet requirements and timeline. We can help compare configurations, confirm lead times and prepare a project quote.

Talk to a power specialist

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FREQUENTLY ASKED

Make the next decision clearer.

How many kW can a 30A PDU deliver?

At 80% continuous loading and power factor 1: about 2.9 kW at 120V single-phase, 5.0 kW at 208V single-phase, 8.6 kW at 208V three-phase, or 17.3 kW at 415V three-phase. Verify the exact PDU and circuit ratings.

Do I need three-phase?

Compare your design load with the circuits available at your facility. Balanced three-phase delivers about 1.73 times the apparent power of single-phase at the same line-to-line voltage and current.

Should each PDU in an A/B pair carry half the rack?

Size each surviving path for the full design load. Normal load sharing does not remove the need to support the load when the other feed fails.

What is the difference between metered and monitored?

In this guide, metered means local readings; monitored adds remote visibility. Vendor names vary, so confirm the capabilities of the exact product.

Do I need C19 outlets?

Check the equipment connections and required current. C19 outlets accept C20 plugs and are commonly used for higher-current equipment; ratings depend on the listed product and region.

Can a PDU monitor temperature and humidity?

Many networked PDUs support environmental sensors. Confirm sensor compatibility, supported measurements and whether sensors are sold separately.

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