Vertiv Liebert FDC Power Distribution Cabinet
A Better Way To Power Up Your Data Center

Overview:

Integrate power distribution into the rack environment, with the rack-sized Liebert FDC. The stand-alone cabinet blends physically and cosmetically with rack equipment, while offering the distribution capabilities of a much larger unit. The Liebert FDC remote distribution cabinet extends the functionality of the PDU by packaging 168 poles (four complete panelboards) in a stand-alone cabinet with a rack-sized footprint. Offers multiple voltage options, panelboard options and monitoring options and one, two or four inputs. Can be used in conjunction with the Liebert FPC power center to provide expanded panelboard electrical pole connections closer to the load. The units may be placed at various locations within a row of racks, as well as in a standalone configuration. Bottom cable exit or top cable exit models available.​​

Critical Power Distribution Made Easy

The Liebert FDC provides additional distribution capacity for a high number of critical loads. It can be used in conjunction with the Liebert FPC power center to provide expanded panelboard connections closer to the load. The system utilizes the standard size and appearance of a rack enclosure to address the physical needs of today’s IT requirements. This enables these units to be used as part of a rack enclosure grouping, as well as in standalone applications.

Power Distribution Solutions For Growing IT Operations

Creating high quality power is a major step towards protecting the operation of a critical facility. But don’t stop there. Once you’ve created a better level of power, you need to make sure that it can be distributed properly to each and every piece of important equipment.

Providing Proper Power To Each Plug

Power distribution is an ever-important function in data center and IT environments. Whereas in the past it was considered a simplistic solution, the exploding number of dynamic devices and dual-corded loads has elevated the criticality and visibility of power distribution.

The proper distribution of power from the UPS system to your critical load equipment is a key element of system availability. Studies show that 80% of all power-related downtime is caused by disruptions between the UPS and the critical load.

As your rack-based systems grow in number, complexity and criticality — so must your power distribution system. To meet this challenge Liebert has created a product designed to optimize power distribution at the rack level with the “plug and play” flexibility that today’s IT managers demand from their systems.

The Liebert FDC distribution cabinet extends the functionality of the PDU by packaging 168 poles (four panelboards) on 208V and 380-415V, 50Hz models and 84 poles (two panelboards) on 380-480V, 60 Hz models in a stand-alone cabinet with a rack footprint.

The influx of client/server rack equipment is changing the content of data centers. There are more devices than before, and with 2, 3, and 4 input power cords most power distribution units (PDUs) run out of circuit breaker poles before they run out of rated capacity.

The Liebert FDC extends the functionality of the PDU by packaging 168 poles (four panelboards) on 208V and 380-415V, 50 Hz models and 84 poles (two panelboards) on 380-480V, 60 Hz models in a cabinet that can integrate with rack enclosures or function as a standalone unit.

Unlike standard Liebert Precision Power Centers or the Liebert FPC, the Liebert FDC has no internal isolation transformer and requires 4-wire-plus-ground input from a PPC, FPC or other transformer.

By separating the transformer from the panelboard function, Liebert was able to create an extremely compact package. It fits the same area as a standard 19” rack. This conserves precious floor space and allows maximum installation flexibility.

Accessibility And Electrical Isolation

The Liebert FDC 208V and 380-415V, 50 Hz models use inline 42-pole panelboards with wide-open access channels. The four panelboards are separated into vertical compartments with individual hinged access covers. The Liebert FDC 380-480V, 60 Hz unit uses standard sideby-side 42-pole 400A panelboards, for more capacity at a higher voltage. With one panelboard in the front and one in the rear, there is plenty of space in each compartment for wiring. Hinged access covers allow easy access for service and reconfiguring.