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 HOW
TO PROTECT YOUR DATA AND EQUIPMENT
In light of the "Energy Crisis", your network and computer
systems should be protected from "rolling blackouts". Power
failures may result in lost data, damaged operating systems, as well as
physical hardware damage.
An Uninterruptible
Power Supply (UPS) attached to a file server only protects your file server,
not the individual workstations connected to it. Any files stored on your
server that are accessed during a power outage may be lost and/or corrupted
via an unprotected workstation. We recommend that your file server and
all workstations, as well as peripherals, be protected by an UPS for the
following reasons:
1. Your data
and system files are protected
2. Power lines are conditioned (sustained low or high voltage causes equipment
failure over time)
3. Power spikes or surges are captured
4. You are given time to shut down and exit your systems safely
5. Your computer hardware is protected
Below is
an equipment list, which details UPS Hardware appropriate to allow sufficient
time to shutdown your systems during a sustained rolling blackout.
Uninterruptible
Power Supply Recommendations
| EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED |
UPS |
| True
File Server w/Redundant Power Supplies |
APC
Smart UPS 3000VA |
| True
File Server w/Single Power Supply |
APC
Smart UPS 1400VA |
| Heavy
Duty Workstation/Light File Server |
APC
Smart UPS 1000VA |
| Standard
Workstation |
APC
Smart UPS 420VA |
| Large
Copiers/Laser Printers |
APC
Smart UPS 1000VA |
| Small/Medium
Laser Printers/Fax Machines (Optional) |
APC
Smart UPS 420VA |
| Phone
System |
APC
Smart UPS 1400VA |
The following
are network protection diagrams that illustrate the varying level of protection
provided.
1.
It is especially important to protect your file
server. Many important documents are stored on your file server and if it
loses power unexpectedly, you could lose valuble information.
2. Wide area network
(WAN) devices such as routers, switches and hubs all run on electricity. If
these devices lose power, you could lose valuable information passing through
your network.
3. High powered and standard workstations
depend on electricty and if a current is suddenly cut off or is exhibiting extreme
highs and lows, the workstation may be damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of
system files or important data.
4. Peripheral
devices such as phone systems, copiers and printers all run on power and important
documents or phone calls could be lost in the event of a power failure. |
Please feel
free to contact Ariel Technical Services, Inc. at (714) 573-2818 if you
have any questions.
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