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Power Protection Options |
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Surge Protector |
Surge protectors come in a variety of styles including power strips.
The fewer volts allowed to pass through the protector the more expensive
it is. Surge protectors can be obtained locally at many of
the computer and office supply stores. It is suggested
that you protect your equipment with a surge protector.
Image of an APC® surge protector/power strip.
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UPS
(Uninterruptible Power Supply) |
An UPS can provide surge protection and line filtering along with
a battery backup system. The battery will allow the system
to operate after there is a power failure. During this time
if the power does not return, the system can be shutdown manually
or automatically (if this feature exists) on the UPS. The
larger the capacity of the battery the longer the run time is after
a power failure. Determining the size of the UPS depends on the
system you are running (CPU, number of drives etc...), and how
many other devices you have attached to it (monitors, scanners,
etc....).
An UPS is optional.
Image of an APC® UPS.
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Manufacturers of Surge Protectors and UPSs include:
- APC® (American Power Conversion)
- Best Power®
- Belkin®
- Curtis®
- Kensington®
- Minuteman®
- Opti®
- Tripp-Lite®
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These manufacturers, and the images above,
are listed for reference and example only. These products are
not endorsed by the College of Letters Arts & Social Sciences or the University
of Idaho.
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