Few people think about the chemical composition of batteries. When it comes to lithium-ion batteries, however, the chemical makeup of the cathode makes a huge difference in terms of safety, reliability, and cost. The lithium-ion batteries in laptops, tablets, and … Read More
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
What Are Uninterruptible Power Supplies Used for, and How Do They Work?
Power failure is among the leading causes of data loss worldwide. With technology and connectivity becoming engrained into our everyday lives, outage costs have increased exponentially. In fact, 70 percent of data center outages now cost $100,000 or more. Although … Read More
UPS Buying Guide: How to Choose a UPS for Your Server Rack
Availability is the name of the game when it comes to IT systems. While it’s impossible to predict, much less prevent, every unplanned outage, organizations can take steps to reduce the risk. That’s why uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) are essential … Read More
Benefits and Advantages of an Uninterruptible Power Supply
Uninterruptible power supply systems (UPSs) are essential components in any data center or networking environment. They come in all shapes and sizes, from large-capacity solutions housed in cabinets to small freestanding units. Rackmount UPSs provide an easy-to-manage option for most … Read More
How a Lithium-Ion UPS Can Help You Achieve LEED Certification
 In a previous post, we discussed the benefits of lithium-ion batteries over valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) applications. Additionally, the right UPS can help you achieve LEED certification. For many organizations, efforts to reduce energy consumption … Read More
What Is TAA Compliance? Requirements, Designated Countries, and More
Made in the U.S.A. What does that mean today, given global supply chains and complex manufacturing processes? Most products, particularly electronics, have one or more components made in other countries. Can a company claim its product is made in the … Read More
Include UPS Units in Calculating Data Center Heat Loads
Many IT managers look only at server heat loads when determining the cooling needs of their data centers. However, there are many other components that contribute to the heat calculation. Networking gear, storage devices, and other IT equipment generate heat, … Read More
How the Right UPS Can Help Mitigate Many Power Quality Problems
Power quality problems are an unfortunate fact of life. The U.S. utility grid is under strain and cannot maintain much of a “cushion” against ever-increasing demand. Even if utilities can generate more power, many distribution networks are already at capacity. … Read More
Best Practices in UPS Remote Monitoring and Management
The uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is arguably one of the most important components in the data center. Without a source of reliable backup power, critical IT systems are subject to outages, voltage sags, and other problems that can cause downtime … Read More
Lithium-Ion UPS vs. Lead-Acid: Reduce Cost and Improve Performance
For years, uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) have primarily used valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries. Lead-acid batteries offered a good mix of price, performance, and safety for data center environments. Now, however, a newer technology is challenging the dominance of VRLA batteries … Read More