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Did you know there are over 200 connector types and technologies used in IT solutions? IT professionals told us they need help making sense of it all, that's where we come in.

From the latest technology to legacy products, StarTech.com is your trusted advisor for connectivity.

StarTech.com makes it easy to identify, find, get and use the connectivity parts you need to enable business technology solutions. Here's how we do it:

Startech's story;

StarTech.com was founded in 1985 by Paul Seed and Ken Kalopsis. Paul and Ken met while attending the University of Western Ontario, in London, Ontario in the early eighties. Originally known as StarTech Computer Accessories, the company had very humble beginnings as a "Visa Card" founded operation, manufacturing products such as computer dust covers in the basement of a house.

The company has grown to become a global manufacturer of over 3000 products with operations in five continents but one thing hasn't changed: Startechs commitment to making our customers' jobs easier.

Here are just a few popular Startech categories:

CompSource is here to help with your Startech purchase. You can Chat with us or give our professionals a quick phone call (800)-413-7361, we can assist with the best Startech solution for your needs and budget.

Learn more about PDUs

What is an Power Distribution Unit (PDU)?

What are Smart or Intelligent PDU's;
In the world of PDUS, there are essentially two types: Basic PDUS and Smart /Intelligent PDUS. The

The Smart/Intelligent label can sometimes generate confusion because it's not a term that corresponds to a singular qualifying product feature. There are a collection of advanced features that when available in a PDU model, make that model smart.

It's important to understand that it's not about having a smart PDU with all the advanced features currently available. It's about establishing what your power management needs are. And going from there. The industry has essentially scripted what are the most common power optimization scenarios, and thus have created a set of Smart PDU sub categories that each address an appropriate scenario.

Smart PDUS are broken down into 4 distinct sub categories:

Metered Inlet PDUS
Metered Outlet PDUS
Switched PDUS
Switched PDUS with Outlet Metering

Here are several manufacturers that carry PDU's;

CompSource Offers General Purpose UPS, Comercial UPS as well as PDU, and Power Strips and much, much more.
CompSource is here to help you decide. You can also Chat with us or give our professionals a quick phone call (800)-413-7361, we can assist
with the best solution for your needs and budget.