VERTIV/EMERSON PDU ( Power Distribution Unit) Use intelligent power distribution units to disseminate power to your racks and to precisely monitor and manage data center consumption. Rack Power Distribution Units (rPDUs) are the last link in the power chain and ensure delivery of critical power to IT loads. A smart PDU goes beyond distributing power to data center IT equipment. It is also capable of monitoring, managing, and controlling power consumption to multiple devices. An intelligent PDU, or smart PDU, goes beyond distributing power to data center IT equipment. It is capable of monitoring, managing, and controlling power consumption to multiple devices