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Explore our highly integrated rack mount smart plugs and power distribution units engineered for high-density liquid-cooled systems.
European standard single smart plug built-in real-time power and energy monitoring. Support WiFi remote control, timing energy saving and voice linkage.
Industrial-grade 3-phase PDU supporting 32A high current output. Designed for heavy load servers and high-density computing clusters.
0U vertical cabinet installation design saving rack space. Features 32A capacity, 3-meter heavy duty cable, and intelligent remote monitoring.
4-gang German Schuko standard smart power strip with WiFi remote control, timing function and full safety protection.
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and large language models (LLMs) has fundamentally transformed modern data center architecture. High-density AI computing clusters, powered by next-generation GPUs (such as NVIDIA H100, B200, and AMD Instinct MI300 series), demand unprecedented levels of electrical power. Standard server racks, which historically consumed 5kW to 10kW, are now scaling up to 100kW or even 150kW per rack. At these extreme densities, traditional air cooling systems reach their physical limits, paving the way for advanced liquid cooling technologies.
Within this high-density ecosystem, the **Rack Mount Plug Strip** (often referred to as a Power Distribution Unit, or PDU) is no longer a passive component. It has evolved into a highly specialized, intelligent device designed to withstand the unique thermal and environmental conditions of liquid-cooled server racks. Whether deployed in Direct-to-Chip (D2C) cold plate setups or fully submerged immersion cooling tanks, these plug strips ensure continuous, stable, and highly monitored power delivery to power-hungry AI accelerators.
"As AI chip design pushes thermal design power (TDP) past 1000 watts per processor, liquid cooling transitions from an optional efficiency upgrade to an absolute operational necessity. In these environments, rack mount plug strips must deliver massive current while operating reliably next to liquid manifolds and coolant pipes."
The global market for data center liquid cooling is experiencing exponential growth, driven by sustainability targets and the sheer thermal output of modern silicon. Enterprise data centers and hyperscalers are rapidly retrofitting existing spaces and building new greenfield sites optimized for liquid cooling. This shift has changed the requirements for power distribution hardware in several key ways:
AI clusters require high-amperage 3-phase power (often 32A, 63A, or even higher voltages like 415V/480V) directly to the rack to reduce cabling bulk and line losses.
In immersion cooling scenarios, plug strips must use materials compatible with dielectric fluids, ensuring no degradation of plastics or seals over years of submersion.
AI workloads are highly dynamic, causing massive power spikes. Intelligent PDUs must monitor power quality at the outlet level to prevent localized overloads.
In a Direct-to-Chip setup, water or a specialized coolant is piped directly to cold plates mounted on the server's CPU and GPU chips. While the heat is removed via liquid, other components in the server chassis (such as memory, VRMs, and storage) may still rely on auxiliary airflow. The rack mount plug strip in this environment is typically mounted vertically (0U) at the rear of the rack. It must be exceptionally slim to avoid obstructing the coolant manifolds and quick-disconnect valves. The proximity to liquid lines means these plug strips must feature high ingress protection (IP) ratings to guard against accidental coolant leaks during maintenance.
In immersion cooling, the entire server chassis is submerged in a bath of non-conductive dielectric fluid. This fluid circulates to carry heat away from all components. For these installations, specialized rack mount plug strips are mounted either inside the tank (fully submerged) or directly along the top lip of the tank. Submerged plug strips require strict material science validation. The plastics, cables, and copper busbars must not leach chemicals into the expensive dielectric fluid, nor can the fluid degrade the structural integrity of the plug strip. Outlets must feature ultra-reliable locking mechanisms to prevent cables from floating or disconnecting due to fluid currents.
When engineering or selecting a rack mount plug strip for an AI computing cluster, several critical specifications must be evaluated to ensure long-term reliability and safety:
As we look to the future, the integration of artificial intelligence within the power distribution layer itself is becoming a reality. Predictive maintenance algorithms analyze historical power draw and temperature data from the smart plug strips to predict power supply unit (PSU) failures before they occur. Additionally, dynamic phase balancing systems can alert operators to reallocate server loads to prevent phase imbalances, maximizing the efficiency of the entire data center power chain. As sustainability metrics like Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and Carbon Usage Effectiveness (CUE) become legally mandated in many regions, the precise data captured by these intelligent rack mount plug strips will serve as the foundation for environmental reporting and optimization.
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From modular power panels to advanced liquid immersion cooling tanks, we provide the hardware foundation for AI workloads.
European standard single smart plug built-in real-time power and energy monitoring. Support WiFi remote control.
Designed for heavy load servers and high-density computing clusters with 3-phase power balance.
0U vertical cabinet installation design without occupying rack U space. Supports intelligent monitoring.
4-gang German Schuko standard smart power strip with WiFi remote control and full safety protection.
Complete turnkey immersion liquid cooling tank system, including cooling tank, heat exchanger, and control unit.
Professional immersion liquid cooling chassis designed for AI computing clusters and GPU servers.
OIT brand industrial low-voltage distribution cabinet with standard size and robust structure.
Modular combined PDU power distribution unit for server cabinets. Support free addition and removal of output modules.