These are the basic of choosing an uninterruptible power supply for a server room environment: load size and matching to the mains power supply characteristics, the battery runtime required, and type of UPS topology preferred. Once this assessment has been made other considerations can be made.
For instance, when designing server rooms, they require uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems that deliver complete power protection for critical IT applications. These components must also be able to accommodate growth and expansion while maintaining cost-effective performance.
The first is cooling and the sizing of an air conditioning system to remove heat generated by the servers and provide a suitable working ambient. The second is the choice and sizing of a suitable uninterruptible power supply. A UPS system is designed to provide battery backup when the mains power supply fails.
Selecting a UPS with an adequate battery capacity is paramount. The capacity should align with the specific power demands of your server room. A well-chosen UPS battery can be the difference between smoothly weathering a power outage and experiencing service interruptions.
A UPS system is designed to provide battery backup when the mains power supply fails. The battery is usually an internal one or may be housed in an external cabinet or tray for a rack mount UPS system. There are several aspects to consider when selecting the right uninterruptible power supply to protect your server room or datacentre environment.
The Liebert GXT5 UPS is an online double conversion UPS solution that offers premium power outage protection and continuous power conditioning in a compact and flexible deployment system. It features a full color graphic LCD display with gravity sensing.
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