APC by Schneider Electric has announced InfraStruxure Management Software Portfolio 6.2.
Power and UPS, Uninterrupted Power Supply, Power solutions, Power management
The main difference between a UPS and a power supply is that a UPS provides backup power, while a power supply simply converts AC power to DC power. Uninterruptible Power Supply is a device that provides backup power to critical electrical loads when the primary power source fails. UPSs typically use batteries to store energy, which can then be used to power loads for a limited amount of time. IT Reseller news and articles relating to Power and UPS, Uninterrupted Power Supply, Power solutions, Power management, Battery/Flywheel backup, DC Power Solutions, Surge Protective Devices, Switchgear, Power Distribution Units (PDUs), Remote Monitoring, Meters, Software, Connectivity, Enclosures & related services.
APC by Schneider Electric announces updated Data Center InfraStruxure Management software portfolio 6.2
Mar 10, 2011
Telenet Adopts Radware's ADC-VX to Drive Data Centre Virtualisation
Mar 10, 2011
Radware has announced that Telenet has upgraded its current ADC solutions with Radware's new ADC-VX, the Application Delivery Controller (ADC) hypervisor to consolidate and virtualise its data centre into a more efficient infrastructure.
Juniper Networks introduces QFabric
Feb 23, 2011
Juniper Networks has unveiled QFabric, a data centre fabric. An outcome of 'Project Stratus', Juniper's multiyear data centre network research and development initiative, QFabric is said to deliver quantum leap improvements in data centre performance, operating cost and business agility.
Queplix 'turns cost model of legacy ETL upside down with data virtualisation
Feb 23, 2011
Queplix Corp., the data virtualisation solutions provider, has announced two new product families that bring the power of data virtualisation to the difficult task of extract, transform and load (ETL).
APC unveils new rewards programme to provide incentives for partners
Feb 17, 2011
APC by Schneider Electric, a global leader in integrated critical power and cooling services, today introduced a new rewards program to incentivise partners.
Eaton provides power to rely on
Feb 03, 2011
Efficient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly UPS systems for data centre applications from 8kVA to 1100kVA are the central focus for Eaton at this year's Data Centre World Conference and Expo.
APC announces channel partners to drive data centre software sales
Jan 20, 2011
As increasing facility complexity and costs boost demand for software tools, partners will be essential to fulfilling aggressive growth plans for APC's InfraStruxure Management Software portfolio.
APC by Schneider Electric announces EcoBreeze air economizer cooling solution that keeps outside air out of the data centre
Nov 10, 2010
APC by Schneider Electric, a global leader in integrated critical power and cooling services, has announced the EcoBreeze, a modular indirect evaporative and air-to-air heat exchanger cooling solution.
Emerson Network Power unveils 'next-generation' data centre infrastructure management solution
Oct 21, 2010
Emerson Network Power has introduced Avocent Data Center Planner, a visual infrastructure planning and management software solution within Emerson Network Power's strategic framework for data centre optimisation.
New free cooling product to be premiered at DatacenterDynamics
Oct 21, 2010
John Bean Jr, Director of Innovation and Technology for Racks & Cooling Solutions for APC by Schneider Electric will unveil APC's new containerised fresh air cooling economiser at DatacenterDynamics, Lancaster Hotel, London 9 & 10 November 2010.
Power & Uninterruptible Power Supply
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is a device that provides backup power to a load when the input power source or mains power fails. A UPS differs from a traditional auxiliary/emergency power system or standby generator in that it will provide near-instantaneous protection from input power interruptions by switching to energy stored in battery packs, supercapacitors or flywheels.
UPSs are typically used to protect hardware such as computers, data centers, telecommunication equipment or other electrical equipment where an unexpected power disruption could cause injuries, fatalities, serious business disruption or data loss.
There are three main types of UPSs:
- Standby UPS: This type of UPS uses a battery to provide backup power when the input power source fails. The battery is not constantly powered, so there is a brief delay when the UPS switches to battery power.
- Line-interactive UPS: This type of UPS uses a battery to provide backup power and to correct minor fluctuations in the input power source. The battery is constantly powered, so there is no delay when the UPS switches to battery power.
- Online UPS: This type of UPS uses a battery to provide backup power and to isolate the load from the input power source. The battery is constantly powered, so there is no interruption in power when the input power source fails.
The type of UPS that is best for you will depend on your specific needs. If you need to protect critical equipment from power disruptions, then an online UPS is the best option. If you are on a budget, then a standby UPS may be sufficient.
Benefits of a UPS:
- Protects your equipment from power disruptions
- Provides enough time to save your work and shut down your computer gracefully
- Prevents data loss
- Protects your equipment from damage caused by power surges and spikes
- Provides a clean and stable power supply
