An automatic changeover switch constantly monitors the incoming utility power supply. The second it detects a failure or drop below acceptable limits, it transitions to the backup power source without disrupting operations.
No human involvement is required - the whole switchover happens automatically in a few seconds. Talk about hustle!
Increased Reliability and Redundancy
Here's the deal: Electricity is great... when it's working. But things like severe weather, utility company screwups and good old human error can knock out your main power feed anytime.
One lousy incident is all it takes to cripple operations and put your business in jeopardy. It is not an ideal situation at all!
Fortunately, reputable data centres have backup generators that temporarily provide enough power to run servers and cooling systems during outages. But you need a way to leverage that backup juice when the primary supply conks out.
An ATS gives you redundancy and reliability - ensuring your mission-critical applications stay online no matter what curveballs get thrown.
Running a data centre isn’t cheap. Aside from the upfront costs, you've got recurring operational expenses (OPEX) like power bills and maintenance.
An inefficient infrastructure prone to outages and human errors means higher OPEX over time. Lost productivity, overtime labour costs, and angry customers switching to competitors add up quickly.
By ensuring a continuous supply of clean, consistent power, can maximise that sweet, sweet uptime.
Your servers, storage systems, cooling units and other critical equipment can keep on chugging away smoothly.
With an ATS managing your automated power transition, you'll spend less on maintenance and repairs.
Test Out Backup Power Seamlessly
How do you test them safely under real load conditions? It is kind of tricky with a traditional setup.
Luckily, having an ATS gives you a way to simulate power failures and verify your backup sources are A-OK.
You can schedule tests during off-peak hours when demand is lower. Then the ATS will safely transfer your load over to those generators for a bit and automatically switch back once testing is complete.
This regular testing is crucial for pinpointing any issues and ensuring reliable backup power when you really need it.
So if you're serious about your data center's availability and efficiency, get serious about installing an automatic changeover switch.
Once you make that investment, you'll sleep like a baby at night knowing your power supply is solid no matter what craziness happens.
