Power outages, surges and spikes can lead to lost computer equipment and data if you do not have adequate, reliable power protection in place! Take steps now to protect your investment by purchasing quality power protection devices from BizTech Computer Systems. We proudly carry APC power protection products including Surge ArrestÒ lightning and surge protectors and BackUPS ProÒ Uninterruptible Power Supplies, as well as Tripp Lite Power Protection Units. An investment in prevention now could save you from disaster in the event of a lightning strike, surge or loss of power.  

If you already own UPS’s, use the following guidelines to ensure that your equipment is connected properly and your UPS battery is functioning correctly:

To begin with, it is highly recommended that the UPS be plugged directly into a wall socket (and not a power strip). Ensure that your PC is properly connected to the UPS. Many UPS models have multiple A/C outlets with only a portion of them supported by the battery up-time. For instance your UPS may have a total of four outlets and two of those are supported by the battery. Your CPU and your monitor would be the two devices you would want to plug into the battery supported outlets. It is also strongly recommended that your power protection unit have modem and network protection. Most lightning and surge damage occurs through phone and/or network lines. Check your UPS’s users guide or call BizTech for assistance.

After you’ve ensured your system is properly connected to the UPS, with the system running, unplug the UPS from the wall power outlet. The UPS alarm should sound but your system should continue to function. Depending on the model of UPS and the age of the battery, you should have ample time to shut the system down normally. Shut the system down and then reconnect the UPS to the power outlet. (DO NOT perform this self-test on a UPS protecting any type of server. Call BizTech Computer Systems to assist you in testing your server UPS.)

In some cases, you may have automated shut-down software installed which will shut your system down for you in case of a power outage. Observe your system and ensure that the UPS battery keeps your system up long enough for the software to shut it down.

 If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t forget, we’re here to help. Call today for pricing and availability and start protecting your technology investment.