Power distribution in the data center For over 100 years, power distribution has been a large part of our identity. Benefit from reliable components that promote the availability and continuous operation of a data center. With us, you will receive a complete concept for the PDU (Power Distribution Unit).
Your advantages Benefit from the strengths of our components for power distribution in the PDU and the connection between PDUs and server racks.
- Compact design with high scalability
- Robust against external influences with industrial quality standards
- High reliability and availability with redundant concepts
- Low-maintenance and tamper-proof
Equipment from the PDU to the server rack With Phoenix Contact, PDUs are equipped for high availability. Operators rely on our proven connection technology for power distribution from the PDUs to the IT racks. They benefit from fast and safe installation.
Components for the PDU
PDU (Power Distribution Unit)
The PDU equipment requires robust, reliable, and compact components. Our partners rely on Phoenix Contact for reliable power distribution, high system availability, and efficient data transmission in the control cabinet. Equip the PDUs in the following areas.
- Supply and protect: Use reliable power supplies and device circuit breakers to protect your systems against overload and short circuit. These components ensure the high availability and safety of your systems.
- Switch, measure, and monitor: The products enable reliable switching, precise measurement, and continuous monitoring of energy flows. This results in optimized power distribution, early error detection, and minimized downtimes. Operators can maximize the reliability and availability of the PDU in the data center and save energy.
- Mark, assemble, and install: Our industrial marking systems ensure quick and easy marking. Tools and software for planning and installation in control cabinet building help to shorten the production process.
- Automate: You can control and monitor your processes efficiently with the automation solutions. These includes controllers, I/O modules, and software solutions that enable seamless integration and optimization of your infrastructure.
Protection against unplanned failures
Consistent availability is a particularly high priority for the PDU. To this end, we have a developed a coordinated portfolio including power supplies, device circuit breakers, surge protection, and energy management to ensure the superior availability of control cabinets and their systems. The Power Reliability concept from Phoenix Contact features a number of advantages:
- High availability: protection against failures and mains interruptions
- Efficient energy management: detailed acquisition and analysis of energy flows
- Safety: protection against overload and short circuit
- Sustainability: efficient use of energy and minimization of downtimes
Efficient control cabinet building
In partnership with control cabinet builders, Phoenix Contact is optimizing the production process for rapid data center commissioning. Our concept increases efficiency and cost-effectiveness in our customers’ processes. At the same time, the quality and reliability of the finished control cabinet are ensured. We are pursuing the following approaches:
- Digitalization: consistent software solutions save time
- Modularity: adjustable and scalable solutions
- Automation: (semi-)automated work steps increase efficiency and quality
- Identification: holistic marking and identification solutions
- Consultation: individual consultations for process optimization
Further products for the PDU
Explore a selection of our portfolio and discover the right solution for your PDU.
Power distribution from the PDU to the IT rack
Optimize your cabling
A high-performance and reliable power distribution is essential for data centers. However, with the increasing cabling density, easy and space-saving installation is also becoming increasingly important. The increasing energy demand and growing energy costs are also increasing the demand for energy-efficient connectors and cabling solutions. HEAVYCON Datacenter connectors from Phoenix Contact are an excellent choice for optimizing electrical connections.
High-performance, compact, and energy-efficient
In the field of power distribution in data centers, industrial connectors are increasingly replacing conventional CEE plug-in devices. HEAVYCON heavy-duty connectors feature numerous advantages:
- Space-saving cabling with a more compact design
- Safe and reliable power transmission up to 70 A with robust designs
- Short installation time with easy, tool-free installation with Click-in latching
- Avoid connection errors and reduce part costs with fixed-position contact inserts
- The significantly lower contact resistance of the crimp contacts reduces the power dissipation and enables energy savings of up to 60%
- Lower heat generation ensures optimum power transmission and reduced cooling requirements
Product overview – Datacenter connectors
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| HEAVYCON COM | HEAVYCON DCC | |
| Number of positions | 4 + PE | 4 + PE |
| Rated current/voltage | 40 A / 400 V | 70 A / 690 V |
| Conductor cross-section | 1.5 mm² … 10 mm² / AWG 16 … AWG 8 | 6 mm² … 25 mm² / AWG 10 … AWG 4 |
| External cable diameter | 11 mm … 21 mm | 11 mm … 34 mm |
| Connection technology | Crimp connection | Crimp connection |
| Contact insert mounting type | Screw | Click-in latching |
| Cable gland | M32 integrated, with or without strain relief | M32 or M50 integrated, with or without strain relief |
| Degree of protection | IP66 | IP66 |
| Approvals | CE, UL | CE, UL |
| To the product list | To the product list |
Power distribution in the server rack
OCP (Open Compute Project)
The key challenges facing the data center industry include fast availability and the reduction of system failures. The various OCP (Open Compute Project) working groups are working on developing new hardware technologies with open standards to make data centers more effective, robust, and scalable more quickly. These technologies should not only improve performance, but also reduce costs and reduce environmental impact. With many years of expertise in the field of connection technology, Phoenix Contact is committed to the “Rack and Power” project for the development of new connectors. Innovative solutions are being developed and implemented more quickly through collaboration and the exchange of knowledge and resources.
