Remote Power Panels (RPP) and Floor PDUs
Remote power panels (RPP) and floor-standing PDUs distribute branch-circuit power from the UPS or main distribution to rows of racks, often with branch circuit monitoring and modular breakers. Platforms include Schneider NetShelter modular PDU/RPP and Eaton PDI remote power panels, rated up to about 400+ amps. Comp-Utility specs, installs, and services RPPs and floor PDUs across Central Texas.
What We Provide
Our Capabilities
RPP and Floor PDU Design
We design branch distribution from the UPS to rows, with branch circuit monitoring and the right breaker configuration.
Learn moreInstallation and Integration
We install and integrate RPPs and floor PDUs into your distribution and rack power design.
Learn moreMonitoring and Capacity
We configure branch circuit monitoring so you track per-circuit load for capacity planning.
Learn moreBranch Distribution
Get Power From the UPS to the Rows
Remote power panels and floor PDUs are the link between main distribution or the UPS and the rack-level power that feeds your equipment, providing branch circuits, protection, and often transformer and monitoring options close to the load.
Branch circuit monitoring (BCMS) gives visibility into per-circuit load for capacity planning. Comp-Utility designs and installs this layer as part of a complete rack power strategy.
Key Specifications
| Attribute | Remote Power Panel / Floor PDU |
|---|---|
| Function | Branch distribution from UPS/main to rows |
| Current rating | Up to ~400+ amps |
| Voltage | 208 / 415 / 480V, three-phase |
| Representative products | Schneider NetShelter Modular PDU/RPP, Eaton PDI RPP |
| Features | Branch circuit monitoring (BCMS), modular breakers, transformer options |
| Typical applications | Data center white space, row distribution |
Specifications reflect representative RPP and floor PDU products from our manufacturer partners; exact ratings and configurations vary. Contact us to confirm the current configuration for your project.
The Comp-Utility Difference
Why Comp-Utility?
Long-Standing Distribution Partner
As a long-standing distribution partner of Eaton, Schneider Electric, and Vertiv, we specify best-in-class systems and back them with factory-grade service.
Engineer-Owned and Operated
Comp-Utility is owned and operated by engineers, with licensed Texas Professional Engineers (P.E.) on staff. That rigor anchors every design, specification, and installation.
Turnkey, Single-Contract Partner
We sell, design, install, and maintain complete infrastructure end to end. One accountable team and one contract for power, cooling, distribution, and cabling.
24/7 Emergency Response and Preventative Maintenance
Our technicians provide preventative maintenance programs and 24/7 emergency response, with rapid on-site dispatch across Central Texas when facilities need us most.
Licensed, Certified & Recognized
We hold ourselves to the standards of the institutions we serve, from professional licensure and jobsite safety to the industry organizations that set the bar for mission-critical work.
Licensed Professional Engineers
State of Texas (TBPE)
OSHA 30 Certified
Field Technicians
AFCOM Member
Data center industry association
7x24 Exchange Member
Mission-critical infrastructure
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a remote power panel (RPP)?
A remote power panel is a floor-standing distribution panel placed in the data center white space that takes power from the UPS or main distribution and breaks it into branch circuits feeding rows of racks. RPPs often include branch circuit monitoring and modular breakers, distributing power closer to the load than a central panel and improving flexibility.
What is the difference between an RPP and a floor PDU?
The terms overlap. A floor PDU is a floor-standing power distribution unit that may include a transformer to step voltage and then distribute branch circuits, while an RPP is typically a panel that distributes branch circuits without a transformer. Both feed rows of racks. Comp-Utility specifies the right type based on your voltage and distribution needs.
What is branch circuit monitoring (BCMS)?
Branch circuit monitoring measures the current and power on each branch circuit in an RPP or floor PDU, giving visibility into how loaded each circuit is. This supports capacity planning, prevents overloads, and integrates with DCIM. Comp-Utility configures BCMS so you can manage distribution capacity at the circuit level.
How do RPPs and floor PDUs fit into the power chain?
Power flows from the utility or generator through switchgear to the UPS, then to RPPs or floor PDUs in the white space, which distribute branch circuits to rack PDUs in the cabinets. RPPs and floor PDUs are the white-space distribution layer. Comp-Utility designs this layer to coordinate with your UPS, busway, and rack PDUs.
How do I size an RPP or floor PDU?
Sizing is based on the total load of the rows it serves, the branch circuit count and ratings needed, voltage, and whether a transformer is required, with growth headroom. Comp-Utility calculates the load and circuit requirements and specifies the panel rating, breaker configuration, and monitoring to fit your distribution.
When would I use floor PDUs versus overhead busway?
Floor PDUs and RPPs provide fixed branch distribution and are common in traditional and raised-floor designs, while overhead busway offers more flexible, reconfigurable rack power. Many data centers use a combination. Comp-Utility evaluates your layout, flexibility needs, and growth to recommend RPPs, busway, or both.
Which RPP and PDU products does Comp-Utility provide?
As a distribution partner of Schneider Electric and Eaton, Comp-Utility provides RPPs and floor PDUs including Schneider NetShelter modular PDU/RPP and Eaton PDI remote power panels, with branch circuit monitoring. We specify, install, and maintain them across Central Texas. Call (512) 346-0999 to discuss your distribution.
Who installs and services RPPs and floor PDUs in Central Texas?
Comp-Utility specs, installs, integrates, and maintains remote power panels and floor PDUs across Central Texas, including branch circuit monitoring and DCIM integration, with 24/7 emergency response. Call (512) 346-0999 or email sales@comp-utility.com.