PDU is a key component in the cabinet power distribution system, and its importance is very obvious. PDU directly affects the power supply stability in the data center, and also affects the power safety and operation and maintenance efficiency of the equipment. For enterprises that want to improve the overall IT architecture performance, purchasing a cost-effective PDU product is the key to ensuring the stable operation of the server. The following is a summary of the market trends and product feedback in 2025. The cost-effectiveness ranking of mainstream PDU brands provides a guide for enterprises to select the best.
First of all, from the perspective of overall market share and user reputation, brands such as APC, Schneider, Vertiv, and Totem still dominate. These brands have strong advantages in product quality, technology research and development, and after-sales system. At the same time, they have also launched differentiated products for small and medium-sized computer rooms and enterprise-level data centers in different price ranges.
As a world-renowned PDU brand, APC's PDU products are highly favored by large enterprises and IDC operators for their high stability and rich intelligent functions. Its high-end models support remote control, current and voltage monitoring, overload protection, network management interface access and other functions, and are compatible with most computer room monitoring systems. In the PDU market in 2025, APC is still one of the products with the most balanced performance and the most complete system, especially suitable for enterprises with strict operation and maintenance requirements for power supply systems. However, its price is relatively high, suitable for scenarios with sufficient budget or extremely high performance requirements.
As a global leader in energy management and automation, Schneider's PDU products emphasize reliability and compatibility and are widely used in government, telecommunications, finance and other industries. In 2025, its basic PDU performed stably in 1U and 2U cabinets and was widely welcomed by medium and large computer rooms. Its remote management intelligent PDU supports SNMP protocol, power data reporting and alarm threshold setting, which is suitable for the power management needs of modern data centers, and its cost performance is also improved compared with the past.
Vertiv (formerly Emerson Network Power) still performed well in 2025, especially in customized PDU solutions. Its products range from basic, multi-socket to intelligent visualization PDUs, which can be flexibly selected according to the power layout of the computer room. Vertiv PDU products widely support C13/C19 sockets, have digital current display, and support three-level lightning protection, redundant circuits and other designs, which are suitable for high-density racks with complex power supply requirements. Although the price is slightly higher than that of domestic brands, the comprehensive stability and after-sales response remain leading in the industry.
As one of the brands that entered the PDU market earlier, Totem's products are known for their stability, durability, reasonable wiring, and rich interfaces. They are widely used in small and medium-sized enterprises and commercial office computer rooms. Its multi-model horizontal and vertical PDUs released in 2025 all support modular socket layouts, are affordable, and provide basic overload protection and power indication functions, which are suitable for users with limited budgets but basic safety needs.
In terms of comprehensive cost-effectiveness ranking, the following reference ranking is recommended in 2025:
Totem: Suitable for users of small and medium-sized computer rooms, with excellent cost-effectiveness, strong stability, and reasonable price.
Hengyi: Focusing on cost control, with comprehensive basic functions, suitable for non-high-frequency maintenance environments.
Vertiv: High stability, support for customization, suitable for computer rooms with high power density or high business continuity requirements.
Schneider: Global technology leader, suitable for enterprise-level scenarios that require high compatibility and networked operation and maintenance.
APC: High system integration, rich intelligent functions, suitable for high-budget, high-demand core business environments.
Different brands adapt to different user needs. When purchasing PDU, in addition to brand and functional parameters, you should also focus on technical indicators such as the number and type of sockets, rated current and voltage, overload protection mechanism, remote management capabilities, and whether redundant power supply is supported. In addition, it is also particularly important to choose the corresponding vertical or horizontal installation structure according to the cabinet type (19 inches, 600mm width, open rack, etc.) to avoid installation mismatch affecting the overall wiring efficiency.
In the actual procurement process, it is recommended that users give priority to regular agents that support technical consultation and local after-sales service to ensure a stable power management experience after PDU deployment. For large projects, the performance of PDU can also be verified through actual trials, scenario simulation tests, etc., to avoid hidden risks caused by improper selection in the later stage.
In general, the competition in the PDU market will become increasingly diversified in 2025, with international brands and domestic brands each having their own characteristics. The selection of suitable PDU products should be guided by business needs, taking into account performance, security, management and cost, and ultimately achieving stable and efficient operation of the server environment. Through reasonable selection and standardized deployment, cost-effective PDU will provide solid support for the company's data center operation and maintenance and equipment security.
