Introduction

In many ways, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) are the quarterbacks of critical power distribution systems. They allow seamless operation of system-critical loads, have scalable levels of stored energy based on external battery strings, and serve as a barrier to most forms of power distortions hazardous to hi-tech facilities.

“When the APC InfraStruXure™ first came out, we were intrigued by the innovative thinking behind the architecture. The design clearly reflects the needs of today’s business environment. Old, large mainframes are out; smaller, more nimble data centers are in. InfraStruXure works very well in the data center realm and is simple to implement.

With the prevalence of “Going Green”, it was only a matter of time before we took a look at data centers. Data centers consume an enormous amount of energy and with continually rising energy costs and increased environmental concern, data center managers and the designers of new data centers will need to look into more ways to cut down on the power consumed and the materials deployed. What are the concerns?