Can I use adapters if the PDU has the wrong outlet type for my equipment?
A suitable approved adapter may solve a particular connection problem, but choosing the correct PDU or equipment lead is usually cleaner.
Every extra adapter adds another connection, more bulk and another object to accommodate in a cabinet that is rarely short of things already demanding space.
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