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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.
Equinix and Omantel enter agreement to build new Equinix data centre in Oman
Jul 11, 2018
Equinix, Inc., the global interconnection and data centre company, and Oman Telecommunications Company have entered into a joint venture to deliver data centre and interconnection services to customers in the Middle East through the development of a new network-dense data center that will be located in Barka, near Muscat, the capital of Oman.
Schneider Electric appoints Marc Garner as Vice President for its UK IT Division
Jul 04, 2018
Schneider Electric has appointmented Marc Garner as Vice President of its IT Division for the UK.
Schneider Electric introduces Easy UPS 3S, making business continuity easy for small and medium businesses
Jun 06, 2018
Schneider Electric has launched Easy UPS 3S in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America.
Easy UPS 3S is a 10-to-40kVA Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) that offers robust electrical specifications and compact design, and is easy to install, easy to use, and easy to service – making business continuity easy for small and medium businesses.
New Schneider Electric research details how higher chilled water temperatures can improve data centre cooling and energy efficiency by 64%
May 30, 2018
Energy efficiency is an issue that concerns all who are involved with the design and operation of data centres. The cooling function in general, and the operation of water chillers in particular, are large consumers of power and as such, require focused efforts to improve overall energy efficiency.
EvoSwitch's data centre Services optimisation model shortlisted into three award categories at Datacloud Europe 2018
May 09, 2018
After winning the 'Best Energy Solution' award at the Datacloud Europe Awards last year (organised by BroadGroup), EvoSwitch has been shortlisted again this year.
Schneider Electric critical infrastructure ensures Angel Trains’ data centre stays on track
May 09, 2018
Angel Trains is one of Britain's leading train leasing companies, providing rolling stock to several of the UK's largest Train Operating Companies (TOC's) including Virgin Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia, Arriva Rail North, Great Western Railway and South Western Trains.
Schneider Electric announces the availability of APC Smart-UPS with SmartConnect intelligent cloud management for the UK & Ireland
Apr 24, 2018
Schneider Electric, the global specialist in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the availability of Smart-UPS with APC SmartConnect in the UK & Ireland.
Schneider Electric announces availability of APC Smart-UPS with Li-Ion Technology for the UK & Ireland
Apr 04, 2018
Increasingly, business-critical applications and IoT systems are being moved closer to the edge of the network to reduce latency, enhance connectivity and improve performance.
UK colocation company IP House opens for business at new London data centre
Mar 28, 2018
IP House, a UK supplier of high-performance colocation data centre services, has announced the opening of its new London facility.
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
