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# Legrand's Linkeo PDU family is versatile and expandable
- URL: https://www.techstories.co/legrands-linkeo-pdu-family-is-versatile-and-expandable/
- Published: 2024-08-22T16:53:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-08-24T17:02:47.000Z
- Description: Taking a closer look at Legrand's Linkeo family of intelligent PDUs.
- Author: Paul Mah
- Tags: Data Centres, Gadgets

I wanted to buy a couple of these data centre PDUs, or Power Distribution Units, the moment I saw it.

When I checked out the [rear door cooler (RDC)](https://www.techstories.co/a-closer-look-at-legrands-rear-door-cooler/) from Legrand Singapore recently, I also spent time looking at their PDU solution.

I actually contemplated purchasing two of them. Serious.

**Linkeo PDUs**

The Linkeo family of Data Centre Intelligent PDUs comes in multiple variants with different number of outlets, 1U or 0U layouts, metered or switched versions.

The following are standard:

- Zigbee built in (Disabled by default).
- Base or IP controller options (Swappable).
- Add-on sensors: Door contact, temp & humidity.
- Heat-tolerant hydraulic-magnetic circuit breakers.

![](https://www.techstories.co/content/images/2024/08/image-13.png)

****Photo Credit**: Paul Mah

**Additional features**

With the IP controller on a metered PDU, you can manage it via a Web UI to review metering data, control outlets, or define parameters for alerts. Perfect for data centres - or your home!

In addition:

- Legrand says its Linkeo PDU is based on a DCIM-agnostic open API platform.
- For a single-digit order quantity, it's possible to customise the PDUs with different printed colours on their exterior for colour coding.
- Up to 256 PDUs can be daisy chained using USB/RS485 to just 1x IP address.

**Mind your cords**

When I set up my work desk at home, I switched to IEC power cords because it's more space-efficient and work great with my PDUs.

So the cord solution got my attention too. There are two components:

- Unique rotary mechanism on a proprietary C13 plug that works with any standard C14 inlet. Simply twist the dial to lock them in place; twist in the other direction to unlock.
- Cord locking system on their PDUs that works with any standard C14 plug to prevent accidental disconnects. You'll need to press down hard on the orange toggle to release.

While I was tempted by the 8-port version, I didn't in the end, as I already have two networked 8-port IEC PDUs mounted under my desk.

But I did enquire and found it's priced at half of what I spent on mine. Maybe for my next desk!

![](https://www.techstories.co/content/images/2024/08/LegrandPDU1.jpg)

![](https://www.techstories.co/content/images/2024/08/LegrandPDU2.jpg)

![](https://www.techstories.co/content/images/2024/08/LegrandPDU3.jpg)

****Photo Caption**: (Left) Unique rotary mechanism, (Middle) Cord locking system, (Right) 8-port 1U PDU with IP Controller.