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What are power distribution cables?
PDU Cables power distribution cable assemblies are almost exclusively sold and installed into data centers or similar mission critical environments. Power distribution cables are by definition an interconnecting power cable that brings power from a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) a remote power panel typically with circuit breakers overhead or under a data center floor to just below a rack or cabinet that houses dozens of servers. These servers are plugged into a large power strip (rackmount PDU) and the rackmount PDU is then plugged into PDU Cables power distribution cable, thus completing the power circuit. For failover purposes there are typically two power cables feeding each rack of servers.
Each power distribution cable sold is custom manufactured to the exact specifications of the data center, and the rack it is being used to power. The power needs of each group of servers in a rack vary and as such each power cable will be different, with varying volt and amp configurations. Cost considerations and electrical wiring rules require that power cables are made to exacting lengths and each power cable is marked with labels identifying its components and power source and location within the data center. Power cables are typically either manufactured on-site by in-house electricians, purchased from electrical contractors who manufacture in their own shops or bought as pre-fabricated assemblies (PDU Cables).
Since 1981, PDU Cables has been the leading manufacturer of power distribution cable assemblies to data centers throughout North America.
Manufactured with the highest quality components possible, pretested and certified to UL standards; PDU Cables priority is to provide the industries best power cables with the fastest delivery possible. To accomplish this, PDU Cables has a large staff of trained assemblers managed by leads and supervisors experienced in the manufacturing process, aided by a set of process controls designed to ensure that tasks are performed correctly, completely and efficiently, the first time, every time.
Superior Quality
There is a reason why PDU Cables branch circuit power cables are considered the industry standard. Each power cable assembly is made with quality components using a consistent manufacturing process by experienced and trained staff with calibrated tools in a clean dedicated work environment, and only then packed and shipped after passing a thorough series of tests.
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Standardization & Consistency
Most data centers are now requiring color coding of power paths for improved facility management. PDU Cables offering of eleven standard colors of conduit and color matched receptacle boxes and faceplates, is helping many data center take color coding to the next level. Learn more about colored conduit... Learn more about colored boxes and faceplates...
Clear, comprehensive cable labels make installation faster and easier, and will help facilities personnel identify and track power paths. Offered in eleven colors, in addition to the standard placement at the ends of the cable, labels can be placed throughout the length of the conduit, on boxes or faceplates, or any combination. Learn more...
Mounting Hardware
Don’t wait till the cables are on the job site to rig them for mounting. PDU Cables offers it power cables pre-installed with mounting hardware. Simply order the cables with pre-attached mounting hardware and they’ll be installed faster and with a lot less labor. Standard mounting hardware options include those used with floor beams, pedestals, uni-struts, and ladder rack and cable tray. Learn more...
Lifetime Warranty
Quality, safety and reliability, that’s what PDU Cables stands for. We believe in our products so much we offer a limited lifetime warranty on each and every cable we manufacture.