The full amperage rating for the PDU (derated) is 16 amps, 24 amps or 48 amps, depending on the line cord. The input or wall plug defines the overall amperage available to the rack PDU. Common Types of Rack PDU. In North America typical circuits have a maximum current carrying capability, and use circuit breakers or fuses rated at, 15A, 20A, 30A, etc. In other words, a PDU with a 20A fuse will blow or a 20A circuit breaker will trip if a 20A circuit experiences more than 20A of current for some period of. We have both AP8861 20A (for servers) and AP8941 30A (for network equipment) PDU's and I am trying to calculate how much load the equipment in each rack will use, I can then plan where everything can go. IBM currently provides multiple PDUs—the 9188/7188, the 5889/7109, the 7196+ and the new intelligent PDUs (they all start with EP). We may be able to find a suitable match to your needs from that catalog, or create a new PDU to meet your unique needs.
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