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Whip

Power Distribution
Also known aspower whipdrop cable

A Whip is a flexible, pre-terminated power cable, usually with a plug or connector, that runs from a PDU, RPP or busway tap-off to a rack. It provides the final, easily installed and reconfigured power connection to equipment, simplifying deployment and moves, adds and changes compared with hard-wired connections.

Category: Power Infrastructure  ·  Subcategory: Power Distribution  ·  Part of the AIDC Technical Terminology reference.

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