UPS - A specialism!
In this case we are talking a different type of
power. Mains electrical power, that fickle natural phenomenon that we rely on
so much for our I.T. systems. The same applies as the Pirelli slogan, ONA just
do it with UPS systems and not tyres.
UPS stands for Uninterruptable Power Supply, in
other words a big battery that keeps your power on for a period of
time, which ultimately protects your system.
NO mains power means NO I.T.!
You use UPS to keep power on to critical I.T.
equipment such as your server, broadband router, data switches and your
telephone system. UPS conditions the power; keeping the supply voltage to
your equipment constant by eliminating “Spikes” and “Dips” in the voltage
supply and prevents surges getting through to your equipment. Sudden removal of
power, even for a second, will crash a server or PC (unless it is a Laptop as
this has a battery!), with the possibility of the loss and/or corruption of
your or clients data.
A UPS can be smaller than a desktop PC or as big as
a wardrobe, it all depends on how much equipment you need to keep going and for
how long. We can calculate the size of UPS needed based on what your critical
equipment is and the longevity of service (how long you need it running for?).
We can advise on what equipment “really” needs protecting based on
a review of your system and level of your equipment. Some systems have the
ability to automatically shut a server down as soon as it senses the supply
voltage has gone, this will allow an automatic shutdown procedure to be
instigated, so protecting the server from a crash and therefore your or your
clients data. Any other equipment will just loose power, but smoothly.
Yes, yes, yes, one of the most common things we
hear, other than the irritating buzz or beep coming from the UPS, is “the
power went the other day and the UPS did not work”. Remember if it’s buzzing or
beeping it has a problem! They do need annual inspections, but where required,
the UPS batteries can be replaced easily without having to change the UPS
itself. By doing this you will know if your UPS is in top condition and if it
is not you can do something about it before you get a power cut!
ONA specialists in #liquoricestrands, #structurecable in the Bristol, Exeter and South West region.
Roy
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