Reduce The Risk Of Downtime With Our UPS Maintenance And Servicing

There are various things which data centres can’t control, including rising energy costs. However, with an expert maintenance and servicing team, you can reduce the risk of any data centre’s biggest potential problem: power outages.

Independent analysis has found that power failures are the major cause of data centre outages, which is why regular maintenance of your UPS and other components is so crucial. 

According to a recent report in Uptime’s 2022 Data Centre Resiliency Survey, one in five organisations had experienced a serious or severe outage, involving significant financial losses, reputational damage, compliance breaches, and in some severe cases, loss of life, in the past three years.

This same survey found that 80% of data centre managers and operators have experienced some type of outage in the past three years.  The survey, which was of companies across the pond, found that 60% of failures resulted in at least $100,000 in total losses, up substantially from 39% in 2019.

Back-up power solutions used in data centres have never been more important. 

Did you know that there’s been an increased demand for load testing equipment from the data centre market? A significant number of operators are more aware of the dangers of not testing their UPS. This is particularly important when harsher weather conditions can make the risk of downtime much worse.

As you’re probably aware, power outages at data centres can have significant consequences due to the critical nature of the services they provide. Here is just a few of the important issues they can cause:

Costly downtime with substantial financial impact. 

Data centres host crucial applications and services for businesses. Consequently, any interruption in power can lead to costly downtime. As you’re most likely aware, the financial impact can be substantial, thanks to the potential loss of revenue and productivity.

Many modern data centres implement redundancy measures to ensure continuous operation even during power outages. This includes backup power systems such as uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and backup generators.

A well operating UPS system is vital. 

Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) provide short-term power during a blackout, allowing for a graceful shutdown of systems or giving time for backup generators to start. The duration of UPS support varies based on the capacity and load.

Data centres often have backup generators that can provide a longer-term power source in case of extended outages. These generators are typically fueled by diesel or natural gas.

Some data centres are designed with the location in mind to minimise the risk of natural disasters and power outages. They may also have multiple locations for load balancing and redundancy. In certain regions, these facilities may face power supply challenges due to geopolitical factors, which can impact their ability to provide uninterrupted services.

Why regular maintenance and testing is so crucial. 

Regular maintenance and testing of backup power systems are crucial to ensuring their reliability during an actual power outage. Data centre operators often conduct routine drills to simulate power failure scenarios.

Backup generators emit carbon emissions, and their prolonged use can have environmental implications. Some data centres are investing in sustainable energy sources to mitigate the environmental impact of power outages.

A sudden power loss can lead to data corruption and loss if not handled properly. Data centres need to implement measures such as redundant storage and backup systems to maintain data integrity during power outages.

Source UPS can reduce the risk of human error during maintenance. 

While technical failures are a common cause of power outages, human error can also contribute. Mistakes during maintenance or the incorrect execution of procedures can lead to power disruptions.

Given the critical role data centres play in the digital infrastructure of businesses and organisations, preventing and mitigating the impact of power outages should be a top priority for data centre operators.

Why choose our team at Source UPS for your maintenance?

Source UPS works with a wider range of companies, from large-scale UPS installations covering multiple sites to a company running a small single UPS. We also offer a number of service and maintenance contracts, for all makes and models of uninterruptible power supply.

With our support, you’ll be benefiting from experts with many years of experience in this industry.  Source UPS has an expert team of people who have all worked in the industry for more than a decade and have represented some of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of IT Infrastructure products.

We’re proud to be one of only seven companies in the UK to have been awarded Elite Partner status by APC.

APC is a market leader in IT Infrastructure products and has also achieved the highest levels of accreditation for Eaton, Riello, Tripp Lite, Emerson and many other market leading manufacturers of power, rack, cooling and monitoring products.

Find out more about our UPS maintenance and servicing. Or don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team for more information.