Living on the edge: understanding edge computing and its unique power protection requirements The explosive growth of Internet of Things (IoT) and other connected devices has resulted in the creation of unprecedented amounts of data. As the scale and complexity of data generation continue to magnify, these demands have begun to outpace the network and […]
Uninterruptible power system (UPS) failures can spell disaster for businesses that rely on this form of backup power to prevent critical data loss. In fact, UPS system failure ranks as the No. 1 cause of unplanned data center outages, according to a report from the Ponemon Institute. Even more disheartening, the same study estimates the […]
Page updated on: July 9, 2024 What Are the Main Components of a UPS? As complex devices tasked with ensuring clean power and continuous uptime to your critical load, uninterruptible power systems (UPSs) are comprised of a variety of critical components that wear out during normal operations. Left unchanged, these parts are subject to failure. […]
The central design of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system is categorized as its topology. Of the three primary UPS technologies available today — standby, line-interactive and online — each offers different performance characteristics and varying degrees of protection.