Object Type: Power Distribution Unit#
The Power Distribution Unit (PDU) object type documents rack-mounted power distribution units. PDUs distribute power to the devices in a rack and can provide monitoring data on power consumption.
Usage#
- Power Distribution: Document the power supply of rack devices via PDUs.
- Rack Integration: Assign PDUs to racks and record the connected consumers.
- Energy Monitoring: Track power consumption per outlet for capacity planning.
Assigned Categories#
Global Categories#
- Connectors
- Service Assignment
- Interface
- Accounting
- General
- Contact Assignment
- Location
- Model
- Network Port
- Network
- Port
- Port Overview
- Logical Ports
- Manual Assignment
- Emergency Plan Assignment
- Host Address
- File Assignment
- Logbook
- Object Image
- VRRP Membership
- Cabling
Specific Category#
The specific category for this object type is PDU. The specific category for this object type is Branch. The specific category for this object type is PDU Overview.
Technical Reference#
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Object Type Constant | C__OBJTYPE__PDU |
| Group | Hardware |