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9.5.1. Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
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- 1.
What is the main purpose of a PDU?
Hint
Think about what a PDU does.
- 2.
Why is surge protection important?
Hint
Consider what kind of electrical issues a server might face.
- 3.
What does a PDU primarily do?
- Exchanges data between servers
- Distributes electrical power
- Cools the server racks
Hint
Consider the acronym PDU.
- 4.
True or False: PDUs provide backup power for servers.
- True
- False
Hint
Remember the differences between PDUs and UPS.
- 5.
Design a scenario where a PDU fails. What are the potential impacts on the data center's operation?
Hint
Consider how essential continuous power is for data centers.
- 6.
Analyze the cost-benefit relationship of basic vs. smart PDUs. When might investing in smart PDUs be justifiable?
Hint
Think about how monitoring capabilities can lead to better resource management.
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