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Your uninterruptible power supply (UPS) must be positioned somewhere safe, secure and accessible. In this article, we explore the fundamentals of UPS room layout and the things you need to consider when deciding where to locate your essential power protection systems.
Do you need an uninterruptible power supply?
An uninterruptible power supply will provide years of reliable service if it is installed correctly and maintained. Whether your server room or datacentre has single or three phase UPS systems, similar planning is required to ensure that the UPS is installed correctly and powers all the loads it is expected to.
How do you Power an uninterruptible power supply?
Planning how to power the loads from the uninterruptible power supply is an important exercise. Smaller single-phase UPS use rear panel IEC type connectors to which PDUs, or a UPS maintenance bypass switch can be connected. If a UPS maintenance bypass switch is installed the PDU and load connection may be via a sub-distribution board.
The most important factor in sizing a room for an Uninterruptible Power Supply is space around the equipment. You need to provide room for air to circulate and ventilation, as well as for manoeuvring around for generator maintenance and servicing.
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What is an uninterruptible power supply (UPS)?
Many businesses opt for an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for vital backup power when the mains or regular supplier fails. Having an Uninterruptible Power Supply in place and properly set up means, as the name suggests, no interruption in power before your standby generator can kick in.