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APC's Next Generation Rack Power Distribution units improve power management and maximise energy efficiency(02/09/2010)
APC by Schneider Electric has announced the Next Generation Rack Power Distribution (PDU) units. APC’s new Next Generation Metered and Switched Rack PDUs will help IT and facilities managers more effectively and productively manage power capacity and functionality for critical network, server and data centre equipment. APC’s new Rack PDUs solve rack-level power needs while incorporating new intelligent features like real power measurement ... [more]
APC's Symmetra PX 96kW addresses the need for a hot scalable UPS system with power protection and distribution up to 96kW(16/06/2010)
APC by Schneider Electric has announced availability of its Symmetra PX® 96kW uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system to meet the cost, size and reliability needs of its customers. The Symmetra PX 96kW is scalable in power, runtime and power distribution from 32kW to 96kW, and features a modular UPS, a highly flexible power distribution system that maximizes uptime. The Symmetra PX 96kW family provides the best total cost of ownership (TCO) pro... [more]
Total Server Room Solution includes all the elements you need for your server room bundled together(01/03/2010)
Technology continues to evolve faster than your physical environment can. Server rooms were never designed to handle the high-density power, cooling and management challenges of today’s trends - such as consolidation, virtualization and blade technology. The higher memory and processing speeds that come with high-density computing require a reliable, redundant, power back-up system as well as proper cooling, while monitoring key environments is e... [more]
How to ensure the optimum life expectancy of a UPS battery(22/02/2010)
Uninterruptible power supply batteries typically last three to five years. Life expectancy is based on several factors, including usage (the number of times the unit must go to battery power) and other environmental conditions. Below are some guidelines to ensure the optimum life expectancy of a battery. 1. Make sure that the APC UPS is kept in a cool, dry location with plenty of ventilation. Ideally, the temperature where the UPS is kept ... [more]
MGE Galaxy 3500 UPS delivers high-grade power protection(15/02/2010)
APC by Schneider Electric now offers the MGE Galaxy 3500, a cost-effective UPS that delivers proven, high-grade power protection. Whether you need to protect your small data center, electrical room, or industrial processes, you need a reliable, general purpose UPS that gives you peace of mind. Combining the reliability and robustness of the MGE Galaxy product family with the efficiency and modularity of APC’s highly successful Smart-UPS VT, t... [more]
APC Back-UPS ES 550 and 700 increase energy efficiency(21/10/2009)
APC by Schneider Electric has announced the introduction of its newly redesigned APC Back-UPS® ES 550 and 700 models. The new Back-UPS ES 550 and 700 feature an innovative high efficiency design with Power Saving feature. In addition to saving electricity, these uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) provide connected equipment with APC’s battery backup and surge protection. “APC is committed to looking at new ways to increase energy efficiency ... [more]
APC NetShelter CX Office Enclosures can be installed in any open office environment(29/07/2009)
APC by Schneider Electric has expanded its NetShelter® product line to include rack enclosures that can be installed in virtually any open office environment. Designed for space-constrained companies looking to create or expand a network closet or server room, the APC NetShelter® CX Office Enclosures offer integrated cooling, sound dampening and power distribution. The APC NetShelter® CX Office Enclosures keeps equipment cool and managed in... [more]
APC by Schneider Electric and IVI to deliver modular and sustainable datacentres(22/07/2009)
APC by Schneider Electric has announced a Strategic Business Partnership with Internet Villages International (IVI) to form a powerful team to deliver ecologically designed, modular, scalable, datacentres for sustainable operation. The partnership brings together the global leader in critical power and cooling solutions together with a datacentre specialist focused on environmental sustainability and sympathetic rural development. Under the te... [more]
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