OEM PDU10 Series 8-Way UK Plug PDU Aluminium

PDU10 8-Outlet UK Strip

The OEM UK Plug PDU delivers eight BS1363 outlets from one upstream feed in an aluminium housing. The PDU10-W-8-W model suits UK electrical installations where equipment uses fused plug tops. Aluminium construction adds rigidity for rack-mounted duty cycles. Eight sockets support a mixed load of switches, patch panels, and auxiliary gear in a single cabinet row.

Mount the strip along a 19-inch rack rail or on a vertical PDU bracket behind active equipment. Aluminium resists deformation when technicians insert and remove plugs during hardware swaps. The white finish aids visibility in dim wiring closets. Verify total amperage against the upstream circuit breaker before connecting high-draw devices.

UK plug PDUs simplify deployments where local mains wiring terminates in BS1363 format. Each outlet accepts a standard UK fused plug without adapter hardware. Cable management stays cleaner when all rack gear shares one outlet standard. Document outlet assignments on a rack elevation diagram for faster fault isolation.

Aluminium housing reduces weight compared with steel strips when mounting on vertical PDU brackets in deep cabinets. The metal resists flex when technicians apply insertion force on stiff moulded plug tops. White finish improves outlet visibility during torch-lit audits behind crowded cable bundles. Keep plug labels facing the technician side of the rack for faster cord tracing.

Connect the upstream feed to a dedicated circuit breaker sized for the aggregate rack load. Avoid sharing a wall socket with office loads that introduce voltage sag during copier or HVAC start-up. Pair the strip with a monitored UPS when graceful shutdown matters for attached hosts. Record breaker rating and measured load in the cabinet asset record after commissioning.

Mount the unit at rear rail height that keeps plug bodies clear of switch exhaust paths. Leave finger space between adjacent plugs for removal during live maintenance where policy allows. Route cords through horizontal managers before entering vertical channels to reduce bundle diameter at the PDU end.

Eight outlets support a typical edge stack of core switch, access switch, firewall, and patch panel auxiliary gear. Standardise on PDU10 part numbers across sites so spare units interchange without remounting hardware. Branch offices benefit from a single SKU that covers most single-rack deployments without over-provisioning outlet count.

Key Features

• Eight BS1363 Outlets
  Each socket accepts a standard UK fused plug for local mains compatibility.

• Aluminium Chassis
  Lightweight metal housing resists bending during repeated plug insertion cycles.

• PDU10 Rack Format

  • Mounts in standard 19-inch cabinet profiles
  • Consistent footprint with other PDU10 outlet counts

• Single Feed Design
  One input cord powers all eight downstream UK outlets on the strip.

• White Finish
  High-contrast housing colour improves outlet identification in rack rear zones.

Specifications

What’s in the Box

• PDU10-W-8-W 8-way UK plug power distribution unit

• Rack mounting hardware

• Installation guide

Why Choose PDU10 UK 8-Way

• Eight UK outlets reduce adapter clutter in British electrical environments.

• Aluminium body balances weight and structural strength for rack duty.

• White housing stands out against dark rack frames during cable audits.

• PDU10 series naming streamlines multi-rack procurement with mixed outlet counts.