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Critical systems: Power backup

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Image via Wikipedia Obviously, an ISP doesn’t function without electricity, so we’ve got big investments in redundant power here. A datacenter power system consists of multiple inputs which are arbitrated by a transfer switch, and multiple loads such as UPS systems and air conditioners (CRACs). The primary input is PG&E, and the ...