Not only are power outages inconvenient, did you know they can also damage your technology? It is important to protect your equipment with an uninterrupted power supply (UPS). Let’s look at some of the reasons you should consider installing a UPS.
Protecting your equipment
In the event you experience a power outage, a UPS acts as backup power for your electronic devices including servers and computers. The UPS provides the power and time you need to properly shutdown your equipment, protecting both the technology and the data it holds. In addition to providing power when you experience an outage, a UPS also protects your equipment when there is no outage. Power often fluctuates in a way that’s not noticeable to humans. However, these power surges and drops take their toll on your devices and equipment and cause them to fail prematurely.
UPS-supported routers can stay connected for up to 90 minutes when the power goes out. During this time, your team can continue serving your customers while shutting down equipment and putting emergency plans into action should the power not be restored quickly.
Is a UPS better than strip surge protector (surge protection through a power bar)?
Strip surge only protects against a power spike of 5,000 volts but power spikes account for only a small percentage of power related incidents. The vast majority of power related incidents are what is called a power sag. A sag is when the power dips below the standard 120 volts. Sags can damage sensitive electronics and cause chaotic behavior in devices.
On a UPS system, the incoming power is processed by the UPS and the UPS provides the outgoing power to the device to which it is connected. When a sag occurs, the UPS fills the power void with power from its own internal battery which ensures that your devices always receives the full 120 volts, minimizing the opportunity for damage to the device and disruptions in its performance.
Business continuity planning
You should consider implementing a UPS system for your business’s equipment even if you aren’t located in a disaster-prone area. Having a backup system in place protects your equipment from power fluctuations and allows you to keep your business functioning during an outage. Minimizing disruption to your operations prevents revenue loss, protects your data and keeps your equipment and team functioning. If you’re wondering how to implement the right UPS system for your business, contact expertIT – we’d be happy to help you select a system that meets your needs.