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Vertical Rack PDU

Inconsistent power distribution and inaccessible outlet placement in densely populated racks force technicians to power down adjacent equipment during maintenance. Frigate’s Vertical Rack PDU delivers organized electrical routing and Zero-U mounting without consuming valuable rack space. 
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Material & Grade
  • Cold Rolled Steel (CRS) – SPCC
  • Aluminum Sheet – 6063, 5052
  • Copper Busbars – C11000
  • Galvanized Steel 
  • Sheet thickness: Up to 2.0mm capable 
  • Vertical Zero-U design: 1200mm to 2000mm height
  • Width: 40mm to 80mm, Depth: 40mm to 65mm
  • Maximum capable: 2000mm (H) x 80mm (W) x 65mm (D)
  • Custom lengths available per rack configuration
  • Powder Coating – RAL 9005 (Black), RAL 7035 (Grey)
  • Thickness: 60-80 microns
  • Anodized finish (for Aluminum)
  • Nickel-plated copper busbars
  • Electro-galvanized finish 
  • CNC Laser Cutting
  • CNC Punching & Bending
  • TIG/MIG Welding
  • CNC Press Brake Forming
  • Busbar fabrication & plating
  • Sheet metal assembly & riveting 
  • Zero-U Mounting Brackets
  • Toolless Mounting Clips
  • M6 Cage Nuts & Screws
  • Cable Retention Brackets
  • Grounding Lugs & Hardware
  • Stainless Steel Fasteners
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Product Description

Spanning heights from 1200 to 2000 mm with current capacities reaching 63A across single and three-phase configurations, these units distribute power to 12-42 outlet positions aligned with equipment mounting zones. Built with nickel-plated copper busbars and hydraulic-magnetic circuit protection, our PDUs prevent overload conditions, enable granular monitoring, and maintain uptime during peak demand cycles. 

Mounting Type
  • Vertical Zero-U (side of rack rails)
  • Horizontal 1U/2U Rack Mount
  • Toolless mounting system
  • Left/Right side installation
  • Depth adjustable brackets
  • Compatible with standard 19″ racks 
  • Voltage Range: 100V to 415V (Single/Three Phase)
  • Current Capacity: 16A to 63A
  • Maximum Power: Up to 22 kW capable
  • Frequency: 50/60 Hz
  • Input: IEC C20, C14, Hardwire options
  • Outlet Types: IEC C13, C19, Universal
  • Outlet Count: 12 to 42 outlets available
  • Switched/Unswitched & Dual input options
  • Standard & Wide spacing configurations
  • Basic: LED current display
  • Advanced: Digital display
  • Intelligent: Network monitoring
  • Per-outlet monitoring & remote management capable 
  • Circuit Breakers: Hydraulic-Magnetic type
  • Current Range: 16A to 63A protection
  • Surge Protection available
  • Over-current Protection
  • Over-voltage/Under-voltage Protection
  • Short Circuit Protection 
  • IEC 60950-1, IEC 62368-1
  • UL 60950-1, UL Listed
  • CE Marked
  • RoHS Compliant
  • FCC Part 15 (Class A)
  • IP20 Protection
  • ISO 9001:2015 Manufacturing 

Electrical Architecture and Protection Systems

Fabricated enclosures combine cold-rolled steel construction with aluminum profiles to achieve thermal dissipation requirements while minimizing installation weight. Copper busbar assemblies undergo nickel plating to reduce contact resistance and prevent oxidation in temperature-fluctuating environments. 

Supporting voltage ranges from 100V to 415V with frequency compatibility across 50/60 Hz grids, these PDUs accommodate global deployment standards. Circuit breakers integrate hydraulic-magnetic trip mechanisms calibrated from 16A to 63A thresholds, isolating faults without nuisance tripping during inrush events. Network interfaces provide SNMP and Modbus TCP protocols for integration with data center infrastructure management platforms.

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Industry Applications

Hyperscale Data Centers

Distributes three-phase power to blade server chassis and high-density compute nodes with per-outlet current monitoring for capacity planning. 

Colocation Hosting Facilities

Provides metered power billing data for individual customer cabinets through network-accessible intelligent PDU platforms with kWh tracking. 

Enterprise Server Rooms

Supplies redundant dual-input power feeds to mission-critical database servers and storage arrays with automatic failover switching. 

Edge Computing Deployments

Delivers compact power distribution in micro data centers and telecom edge sites where horizontal rack space is severely limited. 

Cloud Infrastructure Zones

Manages dynamic power allocation across virtualized server pools with remote outlet switching for workload migration and decommissioning.

Disaster Recovery Centers

 Ensures circuit-level protection and load balancing across geographically distributed backup infrastructure with centralized monitoring dashboards. 

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Scalable Power Delivery Aligned with Growth

Power density requirements and monitoring complexity vary significantly between greenfield builds and legacy retrofits. Vertical Rack PDUs ship in basic metered, advanced metered, or fully intelligent configurations with outlet counts and input voltages matched to cabinet load profiles. 

Frigate supplies complete mounting hardware including Zero-U brackets, cable retention systems, and grounding accessories specified for your rack standards, plus powder-coated or anodized finishes resistant to corrosive data center cleaning agents. This modularity supports phased capacity expansion and equipment refresh cycles without electrical infrastructure redesign. 

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How does Frigate prevent voltage drop across the full length of Vertical Rack PDUs in high-current applications?

Frigate engineers copper busbars with cross-sectional areas sized to maintain voltage drop below 1% across 2000 mm lengths at maximum rated current. Nickel plating reduces contact resistance at outlet connection points and internal junctions. Busbar geometry undergoes thermal and electrical simulation to verify performance under continuous 63A loading. Each PDU is tested with resistive loads at rated capacity to validate voltage stability from first to last outlet position. 

What Zero-U mounting advantages do Vertical Rack PDUs provide in high-density server deployments?

Zero-U mounting positions PDUs vertically along rack rails outside the equipment mounting zone, preserving all 42U or 47U positions for revenue-generating hardware. This eliminates the 1-2U sacrifice required by horizontal PDUs in cabinets approaching 80-90% utilization. Vertical placement also aligns outlet positions with equipment power inlets, reducing cable length and improving airflow by minimizing horizontal cable crossings. Toolless mounting clips allow repositioning without removing rack-mounted equipment. 

Can intelligent PDUs integrate with existing data center infrastructure management systems?

Intelligent PDU models support multiple integration protocols: 

  • SNMP v1/v2c/v3 for compatibility with legacy network management platforms 
  • Modbus TCP for building management system integration 
  • HTTP/HTTPS for web-based monitoring and REST API access 
  • Syslog for centralized event logging and alerting 

These PDUs expose real-time metrics including per-outlet current, cumulative kWh, voltage deviation, and environmental sensor data when present. DCIM platforms poll PDUs at configurable intervals for capacity planning and PUE calculation. 

How does Frigate address circuit protection in mixed load environments with both resistive and inductive equipment?

Frigate specifies hydraulic-magnetic circuit breakers calibrated to tolerate inrush currents from server power supplies and UPS systems without false tripping. Magnetic trip elements respond instantly to short-circuit faults exceeding 10x rated current, while hydraulic delay mechanisms ignore startup transients lasting under 100 milliseconds. Breaker coordination ensures downstream faults isolate at the PDU level without cascading to upstream distribution panels. Each breaker undergoes 1000-cycle endurance testing under rated load conditions.

What outlet spacing configurations accommodate different equipment power cord orientations?

Standard outlet spacing at 25-30 mm centers suits equipment with side-exit power cords and compact C13 connectors. Wide spacing configurations extend to 40-50 mm centers for equipment using right-angle cord caps or oversized C19 connectors that would otherwise block adjacent outlets. Mixed spacing PDUs combine standard and wide zones within the same unit to maximize outlet utilization across diverse server form factors. Outlet orientation options include 0° inline and 90° perpendicular mounting relative to the PDU body. 

How do advanced metering PDUs enable proactive capacity management in colocation environments?

Advanced metering displays real-time aggregate current, voltage, and power factor on integrated LCD screens without requiring network connectivity. Cumulative kWh tracking provides billing-grade energy consumption data for customer SLA verification. Local display eliminates the need for remote access during customer audits or dispute resolution. Threshold alarms trigger visual LED indicators when loads approach 80% of breaker ratings, allowing technicians to rebalance circuits before protection devices trip during traffic surges. 

What thermal management considerations affect Vertical Rack PDU placement in hot aisle containment systems?

PDU enclosures positioned in hot aisles experience elevated ambient temperatures from server exhaust air. Aluminum construction with anodized finish provides superior thermal dissipation compared to painted steel housings. Busbar sizing accounts for temperature derating factors per NEC Article 310, maintaining current capacity at 45°C ambient without exceeding 90°C conductor temperature. Installing PDUs on cold aisle sides of racks reduces thermal stress but requires longer equipment power cords crossing containment boundaries. 

Can Frigate's Vertical Rack PDUs support redundant power supply configurations in enterprise servers?

Frigate manufactures dual-input PDUs with independent feed circuits from separate upstream power sources. Each input connects to isolated internal busbars feeding alternating outlet banks, allowing equipment with dual power supplies to draw from different electrical sources. Automatic transfer switching models detect primary input failure and transfer all outlets to secondary feed within 4-8 milliseconds. Redundant configurations maintain full outlet availability during single-feed maintenance or upstream breaker trips. 

What distinguishes basic metered from intelligent PDU capabilities in operational contexts?

The functional differences address monitoring requirements and management complexity: 

  • Basic Metered PDUs: Local LED displays show aggregate current only, no data logging, no network connectivity, suitable for small installations with manual rounds, lowest cost per outlet 
  • Advanced Metered PDUs: LCD displays with voltage/current/power/kWh, optional network monitoring, event logging, ideal for medium facilities requiring billing data 
  • Intelligent PDUs: Full SNMP/web management, per-outlet monitoring and switching, environmental sensors, threshold alerts, essential for lights-out operations and DCIM integration 

Selection depends on whether operational staff perform manual inspections or require automated capacity analytics. 

How does circuit breaker accessibility affect maintenance procedures in live production racks?

Front-facing circuit breaker placement allows technicians to reset tripped breakers or perform load shedding without accessing rear cabinet zones where cable density obscures visibility. Breaker labels correlate to outlet numbering schemes, enabling rapid identification during fault isolation. Recessed breaker handles prevent accidental tripping during equipment installation when technicians work in confined spaces between racks. Some models position breakers mid-height rather than top-mounted to improve accessibility for shorter technicians in 47U deployments. 

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