Question What is a PDU ?

[AMars1954]

Hi My computer Manufacturer in set up suggest I use a PDU when setting up my new computer because it has 1000 watt power supply. Is that something that would be neccessary?
I personally never even heard of a PDU

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

Did you ask them what the PDU is and what it does? Were they stating that you use a surge protector?

 

[AMars1954]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

Did you ask them what the PDU is and what it does? Were they stating that you use a surge protector?

No i have read it in there set up guide I have since found out what it does and it distrbutes power evenly over equipment I just dont know why I would need one with 1000 watt power supply in a personal home computer

 

[--SID--]

What brand and model CPU and GPU are you planning in the new computer?

 

[AMars1954]

What brand and model CPU and GPU are you planning in the new computer?

Its A Dell Xps with a intel I9 13th Gen and Nvidia 4070 GPU

 

[--SID--]

Ah, it's a Dell with proprietary 12v only stuff all over the place. 750w should be fine but if Dell says 1000w you get 1000w.

 

[AMars1954]

Ah, it's a Dell with proprietary 12v only stuff all over the place. 750w should be fine but if Dell says 1000w you get 1000w.

So when they say it should be used with a PDU because it is 1000 watt I should do this I just have never heard of anybody using a PDU with a home personal computer

 

[Order 66]

The only thing I can think of would be is that PDU stands for power distribution unit, but if they are referring to the PSU as a PDU then I would be all kinds of confused.

 

[--SID--]

I just have never heard of anybody using a PDU with a home personal computer

Probably a typo. The D is next to the S on the keyboard.

 

[Order 66]

Probably a typo. The D is next to the S on the keyboard.

Maybe, but you would think OP would have heard of PSUs being used in home personal computers like they said.

 

[DSzymborski]

It would be useful if the poster simply provided a link to an image of the text in question in their manual.

There's something absolutely bizarre about asking people to interpret something you read in a manual, but then leaving people to have to completely guess what the manual actually says.

 

[AMars1954]

It would be useful if the poster simply provided a link to an image of the text in question in their manual.

There's something absolutely bizarre about asking people to interpret something you read in a manual, but then leaving people to have to completely guess what the manual actually says.

You are right I should have provided this link

XPS 8960 Setup and Specifications | Dell Deutschland

 

[AMars1954]

Probably a typo. The D is next to the S on the keyboard.

Its not a typo

XPS 8960 Setup and Specifications | Dell Deutschland

 

[AMars1954]

Maybe, but you would think OP would have heard of PSUs being used in home personal computers like they said.

Here is the link that recommends by Dell to use a PDU

XPS 8960 Setup and Specifications | Dell Deutschland

 

[DSzymborski]

Yeah, you don't need a PDU. Their PCs that are configured to that much power are intended for having a high likelihood of use in workplace/server environments. It has no consumer purpose.

 

[Order 66]

Yeah, you don't need a PDU. Their PCs that are configured to that much power are intended for having a high likelihood of use in workplace/server environments. It has no consumer purpose.

Okay, but what exactly is a PDU?

 

[USAFRet]

Okay, but what exactly is a PDU?

Is your google malfunctioning?

What is a PDU (Power Distribution Unit)? - TechTarget.com

Learn about power distribution units, what they do, the different types, the benefits of intelligent vs. basic PDUs and questions to ask when choosing one.

www.techtarget.com

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What is a power distribution unit (PDU)?​

A power distribution unit (PDU) is a device for controlling electrical power in a data center. The most basic PDUs are large power strips without surge protection. They are designed to provide standard electrical outlets for data center equipment and have no monitoring or remote access capabilities. More advanced PDUs provide real-time monitoring and remote access capabilities.
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