Data centers require a secure flow of electricity in order to function correctly. With the right power supply, each center will provide the performance a company requires for ongoing operations. Each center designed by Titan Power makes use of the best practices in engineering to deliver comprehensive power supply solutions.
Uninterrupted power supplies are achieved through the use of batteries and other backup electrical sources that go to work the moment that an electrical fluctuation is detected. This relay is fairly straightforward but not every company has the same power supply needs. Various redundancies can be integrated into a center’s design to provide an additional layer of security. When it comes to safeguarding the informational heart of your organization, taking extra precautions are always worth the effort.
Main Batteries and Redundant Batteries
The battery power cells connected to every data center power supply must be capable of providing adequate electricity for several hours at a stretch. Precisely how many batteries are required depends on each center’s configuration and its maximum power needs. To determine this, speak with your center design or administration team. Once these needs have been determined, the backup power supply will be configured.
There are two battery configurations frequently found in power supply backups. These are:
- N+1 redundant battery supply: This configuration takes the number of batteries required for data center operation (N) and increases it by one. If many batteries are required to operate your data center, this configuration can be quite economical since only a single additional purchase needs made. This way a battery can fail and your center will still continue to run.
- Parallel redundancy model: In this configuration, two equal battery banks provide backup power to a data center. If one bank fails then the other is able to support center operations on its own. This configuration is frequently used by smaller data centers and those with more limited power needs. Batteries may be stored in secure cabinets where maintenance and monitoring can take place.
Safeguarding Your Essential Information
Data centers support essential computer operations by housing servers and other vital system components. Though all computer equipment is designed to function correctly within a certain range of available power, too much or too little will interfere with operation and can even damage sensitive items. Information can be lost as a result of this damage, which can cost a lot of time and money to repair. Protecting the power supply required by your data center is a significant investment in your company’s long term financial well-being. If you would like to learn more about your data center’s power needs, Titan Power can help.
