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[[image:APC_AP7900_Front-Right.jpg|thumb|right|400px|APC [http://www.apc.com/products/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=AP7900 AP7900 8-Outlet 1U] 120vAC PDU. Photo by [http://www.apcmedia.com/prod_image_library/index.cfm?search_item=AP7900# APC].]]


In clustering, an addressable '''PDU''' ('''P'''ower '''D'''istribution '''U'''nit) is, essentially, a network-connected power bar where the power to any given plug can be remotely and individually controlled. This makes is useful as a cluster [[fence device]].
In clustering, an addressable '''PDU''' ('''P'''ower '''D'''istribution '''U'''nit) is, essentially, a network-connected power bar where the power to any given plug can be remotely and individually controlled. This makes is useful as a cluster [[fence device]].

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APC AP7900 8-Outlet 1U 120vAC PDU. Photo by APC.

In clustering, an addressable PDU (Power Distribution Unit) is, essentially, a network-connected power bar where the power to any given plug can be remotely and individually controlled. This makes is useful as a cluster fence device.

An example would be APC's AP7900 Switched DU.

 

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