Power failure chains in ITMany business IT environments rely on a single UPS to protect all critical systems. While this approach appears simple, it creates a single point of failure that can impact servers, storage, and networking equipment simultaneously.If that UPS fails, requires maintenance, or becomes overloaded, al… Read More

Breaking Down VA vs Watts|Why Watts Matter More Than VA|Interpreting UPS Power Ratings|VA and Watts Made ClearSizing a UPS for commercial IT begins with understanding power ratings. UPS systems are often advertised using VA and watts, but these values are not interchangeable. VA describes electrical power, while watts represent the … Read More

Understanding battery wear in UPS systemsMost UPS problems in commercial IT environments trace back to batteries rather than electronics. Batteries age from heat, float charging, and routine chemistry changes. Because the UPS still powers on and shows “OK”, teams often assume the battery capacity is unchanged.In pract… Read More

How monitoring improves reliabilityIn practical business environments, monitoring often reveals issues long before outages occur.UPS monitoring provides visibility into power conditions, battery health, and load status. Without monitoring, issues often remain hidden until an outage exposes them.Within business … Read More

Understanding single points of failureMany business IT environments rely on a single UPS to protect all critical systems. While this approach appears simple, it creates a single point of failure that can impact servers, storage, and networking equipment simultaneously.If that UPS fails, requires maintenance, or becomes ov… Read More