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
Daily Archives: January 19, 2024
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
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
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
Why Are Lithium Batteries Better? Comparing Lithium-Ion To Lead Acid
Many energy storage technologies are available in the stationary power market. However, lead-acid and lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are the most commonly used options for powering IT and data center hardware, such as uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs). Lithium-ion UPSs are the … Read More
