Legrand Brings Greater Flexibility to Data Center Operators with New Intelligent Rack PDU Universal Input Option

Available Under the Server Technology and Raritan PRO4X and PX4 PDUs, Innovative Design Simplifies
Data Center Power Management.  

WEST HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Legrand, the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, is proud to announce its latest innovation supporting greater scalability and flexibility in its next-generation intelligent rack PDUs with a new optional Universal Input that accepts interchangeable input power cords. This cutting-edge feature is set to transform how data centers manage power requirements with the PRO4X and PX4 PDU models, sold under Legrand brands Server Technology and Raritan, respectively.

Compatible with PRO4X and PX4 PDU models, the Universal Input Cords (UICs) avoid the cost and complexity of mixing and matching different PDUs for worldwide installations. The Universal Input allows for quick adaptation to changing power requirements, significantly reducing both deployment times and costs. It supports interchangeable input cords in single- or three-phase input options (Delta or Wye), enabling a single PDU to be repurposed across projects in worldwide deployments with varying power needs.

The new feature further enhances the ability of PRO4X and PX4 PDUs to meet data center operators' power demands today while preparing them to address tomorrow's rack power deployments. It also offers flexibility when power requirements for a specific installation are not clear. The Universal Input is designed to be "plug-and-play," with the input automatically recognized when attached to the PDUs. This feature can be used in a variety of applications. For example, leveraging a rack PDU already equipped with the Universal Input can make it easy for cloud providers to deliver infrastructure solutions to customer facilities, especially when it is difficult to get reliable information ahead of time on available power.

"We are excited to bring this option to our intelligent rack PDUs. Universal Input is a game-changer for data center managers operating globally or working within diverse electrical systems," said Joe DeLong, VP/General Manager of Legrand's Data, Power, and Control division. "As power needs evolve, simply swapping the input cord allows the PDU to meet new requirements without replacing the entire unit. This capability is invaluable for data centers dealing with unpredictable or evolving power specifications. Universal Input transforms the PRO4X and PX4 into universal PDUs, providing one PDU that meets all rack power applications."

Other key features of the Universal Input include:

• 45-degree angled infeed is a one-size-fits-all feature that saves money and time
• Global flexibility for power types and input cords
• Unique keyed connector provides easy and safe cord installation
• Cord connector to PDU is the smallest form factor in the industry, ensuring the connection to the PDU is not in the way
• Patented Smart Cord functionality auto recognizes cord ratings when input power cords are attached to the PDU
• Compatibility with any regional power infrastructure, allowing the PDU to be shipped to any location worldwide

For more information on Server Technology PRO4X Rack PDUs, visit www.servertech.com/PRO4X.

For more information on Raritan PX4 Rack PDUs, visit http://www.raritan.com/PX4.

About Legrand and Legrand, North and Central America:

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for commercial, industrial and residential markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide. The Group harnesses technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical, digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Drawing on an approach that involves all teams and stakeholders, Legrand is pursuing its strategy of profitable and responsible growth driven by acquisitions and innovation, with a steady flow of new offerings—including products with enhanced value in use (faster expanding segments: data centers, connected offerings and energy efficiency programs). Legrand reported sales of €8.6 billion in 2024. The company is listed on Euronext Paris and is notably a component stock of the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG and CAC SBT 1.5 indexes. (code ISIN FR0010307819). https://www.legrand.us/

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