Server Room Power: The Relationship Between UPS & Generators
A UPS, or uninterruptible power supply, provides backup power when the main source of power fails or drops to a very low level. UPS’s are a necessary component of protection for server room power.
Much like a UPS, backup generators are also vital for the success of server rooms. Designed to provide an alternate source of power during emergencies, generators add a redundant power supply that can keep a server room powered for prolonged periods of power loss.
Ultimately, a UPS is designed to provide power for the brief period of time between the loss of power and the backup generator kicking in. Backup power generators are necessary for providing access to power when there’s a loss of power for an undetermined amount of time, such as a severe storm might cause. Having both a UPS and a backup generator installed helps to guarantee that your server room never loses power–not even in the seconds between power outage and the backup generator engaging.
Secure Server Room Power Plans
For secure, uninterrupted server room power, having both a UPS and backup generator on hand is key. During emergency situations such as severe weather, nearby construction sites, or other unforeseen or unplanned occurrences that may cause power failure, UPS’s and generators provide the protection you need.
There are many different approaches to providing the power your server room needs; server rooms that have mission-critical functions for various amount of time will require different setups. For example, ZDNet outlines some possible power plans for server rooms:
- 8 Hour Workgroup Servers: Based upon these needs, a server room could get by having servers with redundant power supplies connected to a UPS.
- 24 Hour Mission-Critical Server Rooms: Servers with multiple power supplies connected to UPS’s on separate circuits that are backed up by a power generator will keep mission-critical applications running nonstop.
In general, server room facilities will see double security against downtime with both a UPS and generator providing backup power. Remember to regularly test your backup generator to ensure that your server room is fully prepared for emergencies at any time.
Woodstock for Affordable Backup Server Room Power
Woodstock Power Company carries a wide range of affordable, used backup power generators. Each unit in our inventory has been carefully tested and refurbished when necessary to ensure reliability. Generators are essential in providing backup power to server rooms; buying used is a great way to affordably secure your facility against power failure.
For quality generators at deeply discounted prices, call Woodstock’s customer service line. Staffed 24/7 for your convenience, our representatives can be reached at 610-658-3242. You can also reach us by email at sales@woodstockpower.com. Getting the backup server room power you need at a price you want is easy with Woodstock’s help.