(2) Main circuit breaker:
• By isolating the main circuit breaker, safety and maintainability are increased.
• Circuit breakers can isolate components without exposing them to transformers or any other parts.
(3) Transformer:
• The transformer should be completely isolated so that all other components can be separated from other PDU components.
• If the transformer is isolated, it has better thermal characteristics because no heat is transferred from other components to the transformer cabinet.
• Regionalization provides enhanced security.
(4) Distribution circuit breaker
• Electronic tripping to eliminate fault tripping caused by high ambient temperatures in the data center.
• Safe and reliable isolation, no need to shut down
• ISO compartments are used to securely connect future loads without shutting them down.
(5) TVSS and other accessories:
• Isolating components into a single compartment makes maintenance easier.
When considering the PDU requirements of any data center facility, data center managers, engineers, and facility operators need to consider units with ISO compartments that can safely connect future loads without shutting down the entire PDU. This innovative design provides complete isolation from the distribution circuit breaker, allowing loads to be connected without shutting down the PDU.
A cost-effective PDU that doesn’t adequately consider worker safety is not a wise business decision. Today’s innovative PDU products incorporate innovative engineering to reduce human error by protecting data center facility maintenance personnel from accidental and potentially life-threatening injuries. Just as you wouldn’t drive your family in a vehicle without seatbelts or airbags, how can a company expose its employees to life-threatening risks from traditional PDU products?