A UPS battery should have enough output receptacles so that it can accommodate all the devices that need to plug into it. If you are short on output receptacles, an option for adding additional outlets is to deploy a flexible power distribution unit (PDU) – which can serve as a short power cord for easy, close mounting to a UPS system. PDUs are available with a variety of output receptacles for connection to a wide range of equipment.
While choosing the right UPS is a process, taking a careful approach will allow electrical contractors to ensure they are deploying the best solution for their customers. Being strategic is especially important considering how IT demands are evolving in our current circumstances – and the uncertainty that always under- lies Mother Nature. In a follow-up article, I’ll offer a few more tips to consider for the design and organization of UPS solutions to keep critical data processes protected.
Ed Spears is a product marketing manager in Eaton’s Critical Power Solutions Division in Raleigh, North Carolina. A 40 year veteran of the power-systems industry, Ed has experience in UPS-systems testing, sales, applications engineering and training—as well as working in power-quality engineering and marketing for telecommunications, data centers, cable television and broadband public networks. He can be reached at [email protected], or find more information at Eaton.com.
