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Abstract
This document describes best practices to properly deploy a HP Uninterruptible Power System (UPS) in
order to deliver maximum functionality at minimum cost. All HP UPSs are designed to provide superior
power protection to servers and other critical electronic equipment, with Rackmount UPS models also
preserving valuable rack space. HP UPSs safeguard sensitive equipment against damaging and costly
power anomalies including blackouts, brownouts, spikes, surges, overvoltages, line noise and frequency
variations.
Introduction
To provide protection for servers, computer systems and other critical network equipment, HP has
developed a series of UPSs, ranging from 750VA to 12000VA. These UPSs enhance reliability and
ensure high availability and uptime, while accompanying power management software continuously
monitors and manages the UPS
The Importance of Power Protection
Designed to protect critical equipment from power disturbances and ensure system reliability and data
integrity, a UPS is the single most cost-effective measure to assure system safety, security and uptime.
Consider these facts:
The greatest risks of data loss are preventable or can be highly mitigated. Only 3% of data loss
incidents are caused by a natural disaster, according to Price Waterhouse research. Rather, the
following issues account for the majority of destructive influences:
o Software error (14%)
o Human error (32%)
o Hardware failure (44%), often triggered by power problems
According to Price Waterhouse research, after a power outage disrupts IT systems:
o More than 33% of companies require more than one day to recover
o 10% of companies take more than one week
o It can take up to 48 hours to reconfigure a network
o It can take days or weeks to re-enter lost data
Recommended Duration of Use
Although tests and a multitude of customer experiences have shown no noticeable performance issues
with UPS’s for significant time periods after expiration of the 3-year limited warranty, we strongly
recommend considering replacing UPS’s after a maximum of 5 to 6 years of use to assure full
functionality and a safe operating environment. This recommendation does not extend or in any way alter
the warranty for UPS’s which is limited to a time period of 3 years and a coverage as stated in the
applicable warranty statement.
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