Windows Server® 2012 Unleashed

Powering the Computer and Network Infrastructure

Powering Windows Server 2012 servers and network hardware with battery/generator-backed power sources not only provides these devices with conditioned line power by removing voltage spikes and providing steady line voltage levels, but it also provides alternative power when unexpected blackouts or brownouts occur. Many organizations cannot afford to implement redundant power sources or generators to power the offices, datacenters, and server rooms. For these organizations, the best approach to providing reliable power to the computer and network infrastructure is to deploy uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) with battery-backed power. When the line power fails, the UPS can provide ample time ...