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The office UPS audit: Finding weak spots before an outage does

An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is the kind of equipment that gets purchased, installed, and then forgotten about until something goes wrong. The problem with that approach is that UPS batteries degrade, their runtimes shrink, and the workloads connected to them grow over time, often without anyone updating the protection strategy to match. A regular… Continue reading The office UPS audit: Finding weak spots before an outage does

How to audit your UPS units before the next power event exposes the gaps

An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is one of those IT investments that looks fine on paper until a real power event tests it. However, over time, UPS batteries age and lose capacity. Workloads grow and exceed original runtime estimates. Units get supplemented with additional equipment but never re-evaluated for load. A periodic UPS audit catches… Continue reading How to audit your UPS units before the next power event exposes the gaps

Is your backup power actually working? A UPS review checklist for businesses

Most small and mid-size businesses have at least one UPS (uninterruptible power supply) protecting their servers and network gear. Fewer have a clear picture of whether those units are still adequately sized, whether the batteries are still functional, or whether the equipment they’re protecting has grown beyond the unit’s rated capacity. This guide covers the… Continue reading Is your backup power actually working? A UPS review checklist for businesses

Practical cooling strategies for servers and computers in any office environment

Most IT failures attributed to “bad luck” have an underlying cause — and heat is one of the most common. Components that run consistently above their designed thermal range fail faster, throttle performance, and create compounding risks in environments where server uptime is critical. These strategies address the problem before it becomes an incident. What… Continue reading Practical cooling strategies for servers and computers in any office environment

The business cost of overheating hardware — and 5 strategies to prevent it

When business computers and servers run too hot, the consequences range from reduced performance to premature hardware failure and, in serious cases, fire risk. The good news is that most overheating problems are preventable with a combination of smart placement, regular maintenance, appropriate cooling equipment, and monitoring. Here’s what to know. What heat actually does… Continue reading The business cost of overheating hardware — and 5 strategies to prevent it

How to keep your servers and computers from overheating

Heat is one of the most persistent and underestimated threats to business IT infrastructure. Unlike a cyberattack or a power failure, overheating tends to develop gradually — reducing performance and component lifespan over months before causing an outright failure. A proactive approach to cooling isn’t just about preventing hardware damage; it’s about maintaining the reliability… Continue reading How to keep your servers and computers from overheating

4 Ways to keep your servers cool

For any organization, servers are important for storing business data. This is why you should make sure that your servers are well-maintained. If not, their operating temperatures will rise, which can lead to server instability or even data loss. Read on to learn how to keep your servers at ideal temperatures. How does high temperature… Continue reading 4 Ways to keep your servers cool

Are you cooling your servers the right way?

Did you know that servers require a specific operating temperature range to operate? If they exceed this range, their reliability and performance can be greatly reduced. This is why it’s important to keep your servers cool, especially in the summer months when temperatures are high. How does high temperature affect servers? A server’s reliability decreases… Continue reading Are you cooling your servers the right way?

The 4 best methods to keep servers cool

Servers help protect business data and distribute information to other computers within a network. Overloading your servers, however, can cause them to overheat and malfunction. This is why it’s critical to keep your servers cool. How does high temperature affect servers? A server’s reliability decreases if its temperature rises above 70 degrees Fahrenheit. When servers… Continue reading The 4 best methods to keep servers cool

Are you sufficiently cooling your servers?

Today, many businesses rely on servers for their day-to-day operations. If your servers are hosted locally, you should be aware that proper temperature control plays a vital role in keeping them running smoothly. Knowing how to properly cool your servers can help minimize the risk of crashes, which can cause downtime. How does temperature affect… Continue reading Are you sufficiently cooling your servers?