The role uninterrupted power supplies play in data center operations cannot be understated. Given utility power failures can be expected at some point during operations, data centers must be equipped to withstand the disruptions without adverse effects on the business. A UPS will provide instantaneous, emergency power when the input power source fails. Find out more from this presentation given by CEO of DP Air Corp, Arnie W. Evdokimo.

1. Uninterrupted Power Supplies:
The Importance of Protecting Data
Center Equipment

2. Uninterrupted Power Supplies
Because they prevent unplanned downtime of IT
equipment, uninterrupted power supplies are critical
to all data center operations. They provide clean,
uninterruptible power for computer systems that
experience power failures, surges, spikes, noise,
instability and other utility power problems. And, an
uninterrupted power supply (UPS) system helps
prevent injuries, equipment damage, serious
business disruptions and data loss from unexpected
power outages.

3. Uninterrupted Power Supplies
A UPS will provide instantaneous, emergency power
when the input power source fails. During these
outages, the UPS runs for a relatively short time.
However, UPS systems run on batteries until back-
up generators take over to provide uninterrupted
power to crucial data center equipment.
Uninterrupted power supplies play an essential role
in protecting computers, data centers systems,
telecommunications equipment and more.

4. Uninterrupted Power Supplies
• Causes of Power Failures
Numerous events can cause power outages that
require uninterrupted power supplies. Regardless of
the cause, the result is damage to the supply grid,
which in turn affects power to the data center.
Many utility outages can be attributed to natural
events, including lightning strikes, heavy winds,
major snowstorms, ice on the lines and other acts of
Mother Nature. Other outages can be the result of
accidents involving animals, trees and vehicles.

5. Uninterrupted Power Supplies
• The Costs of Power Failures without
Uninterrupted Power Supplies
Even in a home environment, power losses
can mean more than a little inconvenience.
An interruption, regardless of how long, can
cause downtime and damage to electronic
equipment if no UPS is connected to the
systems. In addition, data can be corrupted
and lost.

6. Uninterrupted Power Supplies
However, when power outages occur in an industrial
or business setting, the costs can be crippling. These
environments are dependent on the constant
function of computer and electrical systems. When
these systems are damaged and/or data is lost, the
operation incurs the costs associated with
equipment replacement and maintenance,
productivity losses from downtime, business
inefficiencies from data loss, customer service
interruptions and more.

7. Uninterrupted Power Supplies
• The Need for UPS Systems
Good data center design requires power backup
systems to avoid the huge costs involved in outages.
Sensitive equipment must be able to endure power
failures without experiencing damage, downtime or
data corruption. Incorporating uninterrupted power
supplies is the best way to ensure equipment safety
and ongoing functionality.

8. Uninterrupted Power Supplies
• UPS systems are a common technology used to mitigate risk
from power failures. The instant an outage occurs,
uninterrupted power supplies take over supplying power to
crucial equipment and operations continue without missing a
beat.
• Unfortunately, power outages continue to be a major cause
of data center equipment downtime. However, good data
center design that incorporates uninterrupted power
supplies, batteries and generators provides the necessary
backup systems to avoid the costly consequences of
operation disruptions.

9. Uninterrupted Power Supplies
The role uninterrupted power supplies play in data
center operations cannot be understated. Given
utility power failures can be expected at some point
during operations, data centers must be equipped to
withstand the disruptions without adverse effects on
the business.

10. About the Author
Arnie W. Evdokimo is Chief Executive Officer of
DP Air Corporation, a leading provider of data
center design, build and maintenance services
based in Phoenix, Arizona.
For more information about uninterrupted
power supplies, visit http://www.DPAir.com
today.