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What is the difference between a horizontal and vertical rack PDU?

A horizontal PDU mounts across the rack in the usual way and occupies rack space. A vertical PDU mounts down the side of the cabinet and consumes no front rack units.

Electrically they perform the same basic job; the distinction is mainly where you want the procession of power leads to live.

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