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What is the role of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) in datacenters?
What is the role of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) in datacenters?
The role of UPS is to provide stable power to infrastructure during short periods of power fluctuations, so that infrastructure does not fault or go offline.
What is the purpose of Static Transfer Switches (STS) in datacenters?
What is the purpose of Static Transfer Switches (STS) in datacenters?
STS are designed to transfer power loads between independent and redundant power sources, without interruption.
What happened when the UPS rectifier failed?
What happened when the UPS rectifier failed?
The STS successfully transferred to the redundant UPS, but then the primary UPS recovered temporarily, albeit in a degraded state.
Why is it important to have redundant UPS systems in datacenters?
Why is it important to have redundant UPS systems in datacenters?
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What is one common issue that datacenters may experience?
What is one common issue that datacenters may experience?
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Study Notes
Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
- Provide backup power in datacenters during power outages
- Ensure continuous operation of critical systems
- Offer a buffer during power fluctuations or brownouts
Static Transfer Switches (STS)
- Automatically switch between the main power source and UPS backup power
- Ensure seamless transition during power outages
- Minimize downtime for critical systems
UPS Rectifier Failure
- When a rectifier fails, the UPS cannot convert AC (alternating current) power to DC (direct current) power
- Causes the UPS to go offline, disrupting critical system operations
- Can result in data loss, application downtime or complete datacenter shutdown
Redundant UPS Systems
- Multiple UPS systems are used to provide redundancy and high availability
- If one UPS fails, another takes over, ensuring uninterrupted power supply
- Improves resilience and minimizes the risk of downtime
Common Datacenter Issues
- Power outages and fluctuations are common issues faced by datacenters
- Can lead to costly downtime for critical systems and businesses.
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Test your knowledge on Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and their importance in datacenter infrastructure. Learn about the role of UPS in providing stable power during power fluctuations and preventing infrastructure faults or downtime. Discover the benefits of redundant UPS systems in ensuring continuous power supply.
