IT infrastructure is not only computers, but also servers, software, data that users work on. A sudden power failure or unstable voltage can lead to damage and loss of data and information. How can you protect your company from difficulties?
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How does UPS power supply affect the security of IT infrastructure?
UPS, or Uninterruptible Power Supply, is an emergency power supply, also called uninterruptible power supply, whose task is to provide power necessary for the operation of devices. In the context of IT infrastructure, mainly computers, but also servers and other devices, a sudden power outage can lead to serious problems. Most often, it is said about data loss, especially if employees use stationary computers. In the case of laptops, this problem is not as big, because the battery allows at least saving all necessary files and documents.
The risk is also related to equipment, because frequent power outages have a negative effect on devices. As a result, it can even damage the equipment or individual components. Servers are particularly vulnerable to failure. Loss of power can completely damage the equipment or shorten its lifespan.
Another problem is voltage fluctuations. The occurrence of overvoltages can damage equipment, while if frequent voltage drops are observed, they consequently lead to unstable operation of the devices. This is a major threat to servers and IT systems, because significant voltage drops have a negative impact on performance and safety. UPS power supplies allow voltage stabilization, maintaining it at a constant level. Thanks to this, the risk of failure can be eliminated or significantly reduced, protecting against both overvoltages and instability.
The amount of energy available in the UPS is sufficient to ensure safe shutdown of devices and servers during a failure. This is a simple way to ensure the safety of data and devices. In facilities with a generator, backup power supplies allow for smooth switching of the facility's power supply from the mains to the generator.
What is UPS Monitoring and how will it increase the security of IT infrastructure?
UPS emergency power supply allows for effective protection not only of server rooms, but also of devices and computers operating in the network. It also protects the software and data that the user works with. For the proper operation of the system, it is worth investing not only in UPS emergency power supplies, an excellent choice are emergency power systems, including UPS Monitoring. This is a special function that allows remote control - tracking and management - of the system, in order to provide even better protection.
In emergency power supply systems, monitoring relies primarily on the observation and analysis of data, the key parameters being: battery status, output and input voltage, load, temperature and other values important for the system.
An interesting solution used by UPS Monitoring systems is the synchronization of alarms and notifications. These functions are intended to inform about problems that occur, a good solution is to configure notifications about low battery charge of the UPS or overloads.
Monitoring, thanks to remote support and event history recording, allows for very detailed information on the functioning of IT systems and the security of devices operating in them. Observation and analysis of parameters enables early detection of problems, supports energy management optimization, improves data security and ensures their continuity, prevents network overloads.
Selecting a UPS power supply to suit the needs of the IT infrastructure
In order for the UPS emergency power supply to function properly and fulfil its role properly, it is important to use solutions with appropriate parameters, tailored to the needs of a given system.
When selecting the right UPS, consider factors such as:
- determining power demand (depending on the number and type of devices);
- determining the necessary power output;
- specifying the backup time, i.e. the time during which the emergency power supply should provide power to connected devices;
- type of power supply;
- where the device will be installed.
UPSs come in a variety of battery capacities and power, but some of the models available today have additional features, such as advanced power management and automatic notifications. Therefore, when looking for the right solution, it is essential to analyze individual needs.
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