Intelligent PDUs (iPDU)

Intelligent PDUs for Smart Rack Infrastructure

B&R Can Deliver the Right iPDU for Any Environment

Choosing the right Intelligent Power Distribution Unit (iPDU) is essential to managing rack power effectively. When paired with a B&R data cabinet, you gain a fully integrated, intelligent rack system that delivers real-time visibility, control, and enhanced reliability.

Whether for high-density data centres, remote edge locations, or secure government installations, B&R Enclosures offers a complete range of intelligent PDUs and customised power rail solutions — with expert support at every step.

Smarter Power Distribution Starts Here

Intelligent PDUs, are a small but essential part of the data centre energy supply chain. An Intelligent PDU works like a brain within the rack, providing comprehensive, accurate energy measurement data needed to reduce waste, enhance operations, and prove the business case for optimisation.

The Intelligent Power Distribution Unit sits within the rack continually looking for threats from electrical circuit overloads, and any physical or environmental conditions which might place critical IT computing loads at risk.

Real-Time Monitoring & Remote Control

Power issues can escalate quickly in mission-critical environments. With B&R Intelligent PDUs, your team gains real-time, remote visibility into every outlet, allowing you to:

  • Monitor voltage, current, and kWh consumption
  • Detect hot spots and react to environmental changes
  • Set alarms for overloads, humidity spikes or thermal risk
  • Reboot or shut down equipment remotely at the outlet level

Remote access reduces site visits, lowers security risk, and allows rapid response — helping to prevent outages before they occur.

Environmental Monitoring for Efficiency & Safety

Unregulated temperature or humidity can degrade performance and shorten equipment lifespan. iPDU’s with environmental monitoring let you:

  • Precisely track temperature and humidity in real-time
  • Identify and resolve hot spots before failure occurs
  • Reduce HVAC load by maintaining targeted cooling
  • Monitor for water leaks, dry contacts or door access

These features improve both energy efficiency and equipment reliability, contributing to greener and safer data centre operations.

Energy Management & Power Metering

Intelligent PDUs deliver granular energy data at the inlet and outlet level, allowing operators to:

  • Identify underutilised or inefficient servers
  • Prevent over- or under-voltage conditions
  • Optimise rack density and reduce energy costs
  • Enable accurate billing in multi-tenant environments

With clear insight into what each device is consuming, you can make informed decisions to improve sustainability and performance.

Plug Security & Power Protection

B&R Intelligent PDUs are engineered to reduce accidental disruptions.

  • Outlet security ensures plugs can only be connected to compatible voltages
  • Locking mechanisms prevent accidental unplugging
  • Circuit protection guards critical equipment from power anomalies

Every element is designed to protect your infrastructure and keep systems running smoothly.

Fully Integrated with B&R Racks

All iPDU’s are built for seamless integration with B&R’s:

  • Server & network cabinets
  • SCEC-endorsed secure enclosures
  • Cable management systems

B&R can provide a range of Intelligent PDU’s to suit any Data ICT project application. Speak to one of our team about your requirements today