ups Articles, Videos, Photos and Opinions

Showing results 1 to 10 of 94

silicon.com > White Papers > Data Management > Data Infrastructure

Understanding Power Factor, Crest Factor, and Surge Factor

Understanding Power Factor, Crest Factor, and Surge Factor

The terms Power Factor, Crest Factor, and Surge Factor refer to completely different and unrelated phenomena. These char Read more

Apr 10, 2008

silicon.com > White Papers

Experts Speak on UPS Output Watt, VA, and Power Factor Ratings

Experts Speak on UPS Output Watt, VA, and Power Factor Ratings

Over the past several years, electrical requirements of computer systems have changed - dramatically. Unfortunately for Read more

Sep 2, 2008

silicon.com > White Papers

Technical Comparison of On-Line Vs. Line-Interactive UPS Designs

Technical Comparison of On-Line Vs. Line-Interactive UPS Designs

Most of the factors that go into deciding which UPS to purchase are visible and easily understood: battery back-up time, Read more

Sep 2, 2008

silicon.com > White Papers > Data Management > Data Infrastructure

Mean Time Between Failure: Explanation and Standards

Mean Time Between Failure: Explanation and Standards

"Mean time between failure" is a reliability term used loosely throughout many industries and has become widely abused i Read more

Dec 1, 2008

silicon.com > White Papers > IT Management > IT Infrastructure

Leading Consulting Engineers Discuss Power Factor, Real Power, and UPS Overload

Leading Consulting Engineers Discuss Power Factor, Real Power, and UPS Overload

The purpose of this paper is to document expert opinions from leading consulting engineers regarding various power trend Read more

Mar 18, 2009

silicon.com > White Papers > IT Management > IT Infrastructure

A Quantitative Comparison of High Efficiency AC vs. DC Power Distribution for Data Centers

A Quantitative Comparison of High Efficiency AC vs. DC Power Distribution for Data Centers

This paper presents a detailed quantitative efficiency comparison between the most efficient DC and AC power distributio Read more

Mar 18, 2009

silicon.com > White Papers > IT Management > IT Infrastructure

Fundamental Principles of Generators for Information Technology

Fundamental Principles of Generators for Information Technology

Every Information Technology professional who is responsible for the operation of computing equipment needs to ensure th Read more

Apr 8, 2009

silicon.com > White Papers > Desktops, Laptops and OS > Office Equipment

UPS Topologies and Standards

UPS Topologies and Standards

With the vast increase in the number and types of sensitive loads, the term UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is now us Read more

Aug 14, 2009

silicon.com > White Papers > IT Management > IT Infrastructure

Leading Consulting Engineers Discuss Power Factor, Real Power, and UPS Overload

Leading Consulting Engineers Discuss Power Factor, Real Power, and UPS Overload

Read this paper for documentation of expert opinions from leading consulting engineers regarding various power trends th Read more

Oct 1, 2009

silicon.com > White Papers > IT Management > IT Infrastructure

Making Large UPS Systems More Efficient

Making Large UPS Systems More Efficient

As energy resources become scarcer and more expensive, electrical efficiency is becoming a more important performance fa Read more

Oct 1, 2009