Rack PDU Blog

Energy efficiency is a top priority for data centers. Power demand is surging, driving a sharp rise in rack densities—and with it, the need for high-density rack PDUs to reliably support advanced computing workloads.

Power rack infrastructure requirements used to be relatively static. However, like everything else in the data center, this is changing as the demand for AI and other high-density infrastructure grows. Power density requirements have increased exponentially, driving the need for adaptability, flexibility, and scalability.

Cybercriminals relentlessly target data centers to steal personal data or shut down and disrupt vital networks. According to a recent analysis by PwC, mega breaches are increasing in number and scale: the proportion of businesses that have experienced a data breach exceeding US $1 million has increased significantly year over year, from 27% to 36%. That’s why every inch of a data center’s infrastructure must be rigorously prepared to withstand cyberattacks.

The U.S. government has established September 30, 2025, as the deadline for transitioning 80% of the systems used by federal agencies and contractors from IPv4 to IPv6-only networks. Although this date may seem distant, it is vital to start planning now, especially since complex integrations and upgrades will be required. Fortunately, you won’t need to worry whether Server Technology Rack PDUs will be compatible with IPv6. Server Technology PRO3X and PRO4X Rack PDUs now carry two important certifications: IPv6 Ready Gold Logo and USGv6-r1 certification.

Power reliability has become increasingly crucial for data centers amid growing energy concerns. Power, and the lack of it, has been in the press more than ever. While recent press has focused on getting power to new AI data centers, less attention is paid to power quality within the data center, especially at the rack.

Edge computing is one of those terms that can be ambiguous. Depending on whom you ask, edge computing might refer to a special form factor server used in a department store's POS system, an edge gateway appliance, or a collection of servers and storage in a Telco closet. But all these edge computing devices share a common characteristic: they don't live in a data center.

Data centers are under pressure to adapt to the demands of emerging technologies. As a result, data center operators will need to rethink existing facilities and design new ones to accommodate higher density, greater efficiency, elevated reliability and resiliency, and enhanced sustainability.

By now, we all know that the data center industry is experiencing exponential growth and expansion, and it's only just beginning. We are seeing announcements highlighting new 100, 250, and 500-megawatt data centers worldwide at unprecedented scale.

Whenever data center operators or other companies that employ mission-critical services purchase a product to go in their data centers, there’s a tick-in-the-box exercise to confirm that the product conforms to various international standards and certifications. For example, our Server Technology PRO4X Rack PDUs have been tested and conform to FCC Part 15 Class A, TUVus and cTUV, IEC 62368, CE, UKCA as standard certifications.

Data center operators say the number and severity of outages have decreased in the past few years. However, when significant outages do occur, the costs remain significant.