Which power solution would be the BEST option for a business to maintain data center operations during a short-term power outage and to facilitate graceful shutdown of servers if the outage persists?
A device that generates power after a startup delay and supports long-term outages
A device that guards against electrical power surges and spikes only
A device providing backup power and power conditioning, capable of initiating a controlled shutdown
Multiple power circuits designed to take over if one fails
An Uninterruptible Power Supply provides immediate backup power to connected systems in the event of a power failure, ensuring continuity of operations for a short duration. This allows for continued operation during brief outages and can signal connected devices to execute a safe shutdown process if the outage is prolonged, preserving data integrity. In contrast, surge protectors do not provide backup power but only protect against voltage spikes. Generators may supply power for extended outages but typically have a startup delay and do not supply power instantaneously. Redundant power circuits offer resilience to a failure in one circuit but do not address an outage affecting all primary power sources.
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