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Device Protection - Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)

An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is a device that you plug your devices’ power cord into rather than a surge protector or wall outlet. The (UPS) provides instant emergency power to your devices in the event of a power outage at your business or home by supplying power stored in batteries. The duration of emergency power that an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) can provide is determined by the power demand of the devices that are connected and the power rating of the UPS.



Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)

Or commonly known as a Battery Backup.

An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) provides instant emergency power to your devices in the event of a power outage at your business or home by supplying power stored in batteries. The duration of emergency power that an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) can provide is determined by the power demand of the devices that are connected to it and the power rating of the UPS.


Why should  - small businesses need to use this device?

- prevent data loss
It provides the ability for you to save any open documents and applications that you may be using during a power outage.

- prevent damage to your devices
A UPS will also condition the power going to your devices. It regulates fluctuations in power, and it prevents hard shutdowns of your computer.

- keep your network online
You can connect your UPS to your wireless router and switches. If your office loses power your computers and your POE ip security cameras will continue to work. 

- manage computer runtime
Most UPS manufactures provide software to manage your UPS. You can manage automatic shutdown and startup schedules easily. Also, you can setup email notifications. the UPS will notify you if your computer has started or shutdown either by users, power outage or a scheduled event.