e-shelter, the data centre provider in Europe and an NTT Communications Group Company, has acquired a new development site in Frankfurt, which will be its 4th location in the city.
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.
e-shelter continues to expand and will open another data centre campus in Frankfurt in early 2019
Mar 28, 2018
UK colocation start-up IP House deploys Schneider Electric EcoStruxure IT
Mar 21, 2018
IP House has selected EcoStruxure IT, the next generation cloud-based Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platform, to provide 24/7 monitoring of its ISO-accredited facility.
Kaseya Unified Backup delivers enterprise-class backup and business continuity
Mar 07, 2018
Kaseya, provider of complete IT management solutions for managed service providers (MSPs) and mid-market enterprises (MME), has launched Kaseya Unified Backup (KUB).
Rittal cooling units now with new output class
Feb 27, 2018
Rittal is now extending its Blue e+ range of cooling units. The new unit to be launched in the first quarter of 2018 will provide an output class as low as 1.6 kW, extending the existing range of between 2 to 6kW. Blue e+ units will be on the Rittal stand (D720) at Drives and Controls 2018.
Kelvin Hughes deploys Schneider Electric StruxureOn for data centre applications monitoring 24/7
Feb 14, 2018
The application forms part of Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure solution for data centres, and delivers detailed remote monitoring and critical information direct to the users' mobile phone.
Sheffield Hallam boosts IT efficiency with new Schneider Electric data centre and DCIM software
Feb 07, 2018
Sheffield Hallam University is upgrading its main data centre using state-of-the art infrastructure equipment and management software from Schneider Electric to maximise the availability, reliability and efficiency of its IT services.
Kao Data opens for business at Premium Greater London Data Centre Campus
Jan 24, 2018
Kao Data has announced the opening of Kao London One, the first of four data centres to be built at the Kao Data Campus in Harlow. When fully completed, the £200 million campus will support an IT load of over 35MW across 150,000 sq ft of technical space.
New Schneider Electric research analyses how IT Pod Frames reduce cost and increase speed of data centre deployments
Jan 18, 2018
Modularity is a key design approach for today's data centres, helping to drive trends such as edge computing and hyper-convergence, whilst reducing both deployment times and capital expenditure costs.
BT Datacentre Connect installed at Node4’s Derby and Wakefield data centres
Jan 11, 2018
Node4, the Cloud, Data Centre and Communications solutions provider, has announced that BT Wholesale has provided Datacentre Access capabilities at both its Derby and Wakefield data centres, as part of its national Wholesale Ethernet portfolio.
Schneider Electric and 451 Research deliver direct insights into hybrid IT management from enterprise leaders
Dec 20, 2017
Schneider Electric commissioned a new 451 Research study designed to shed light on hybrid IT environments at large enterprises from across the globe.
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
