UPS & Diesel Back-up Generator
What is a UPS unit? What precisely a diesel backup generator? Why are they found in each and every data center facility?
UPS is an abbreviation for Uninterruptible Power Supply or Uninterruptible Power Source. That is a battery which is used to power some type of computer or a web server to prevent the loss of info in case the main source of energy fails for some reason or becomes unstable. A diesel generator practically self-explanatory. UPSs and generators are used as a backup in data centers to back up the power and to ensure the constant operation of all the servers located there. Due to the fact that the UPS runs constantly, it provides the necessary power for the web servers to remain functioning until the generator starts and takes over. Using this type of a backup is crucial for any data center or provider that wants to keep their hardware and information intact in the event of a power surge or outage, due to the fact that it offers them ample time to react until the issue is resolved and the main power supply is restored.
UPS & Diesel Back-up Generator in Cloud Web Hosting
We offer you Linux cloud web hosting in three of the largest sized data centers around the world. They are situated in the United States, in the United kingdom and in Australia. As data protection and server uptime are our priorities, all 3 facilities have numerous backup systems against electric power outages. Several diesel generators can keep the web servers operational for hours or even for several days and each machine that's part of our cutting-edge cloud platform includes its own enterprise-class UPS to keep it working until the generators kick in. This setup is one of the reasons why we can ensure a 99.9% web server and network uptime, so if you host your sites inside a shared account with us, you shall enjoy a fast and extraordinary service and never having to worry about any disturbances due to electric power outages.