UPS PRODUCTS
Schneider Electric Galaxy VX
A guide to power management
Eaton has published its new guide aimed at helping organisations build more efficient power management strategies for modern IT architectures . The power management company ’ s latest publication outlines what IT professionals need to consider when optimising their power infrastructure and how to achieve higher efficiency and business continuity .
‘ As scalable , flexible and compatible IT infrastructures become the norm , the role of power management is becoming ever more crucial ’, commented Gary Bowdler , integrated solutions specialist Eaton EMEA . ‘ In today ’ s high availability IT environments , the cost of downtime can average 6000 euros per hour for a small business , rising to a staggering 66,000 euros per hour for a medium-sized enterprise . By implementing a robust power management strategy , companies can protect their operations and safely explore the many benefits offered by modern flexible IT infrastructures .’ For further information visit : www . eaton . eu / powerguide
Schneider ’ s Galaxy VX UPS Power Protection solution for large to hyperscale data centres contains an ultra-efficient econversion energy saving system and is powered by innovative Lithium-ion batteries ; meaning customers no longer face a trade-off between efficiency and reliability . Galaxy VX is a three-phase uninterruptible power supply ( UPS ) with flexible operating modes for large facilities , data centres and business critical applications .
This pay-as-you-grow UPS solution has been designed to support enterprises in their move to hyperscale data centres . It is available from 750kW to 1,5MW ratings and can be paralleled to support multi-MW load power requirements .
Gael Souchet , senior product & launch manager , Schneider Electric , said , ‘ Our customers have three main challenges . These are risk management , encompassing reliability , ease of maintenance and safety ; capital preservation and reducing operating expenses . Galaxy VX addresses each of these with improved technology , greater ease of use and compatibility with a variety of power architectures .’
The Galaxy VX features a four-level inverter for greater reliability and efficiency . Lithium-ion batteries provide better power density than equivalent lead-acid batteries implemented to save space and to provide easier maintenance .
Intended for use in large data centres and colocation facilities , the Galaxy VX is rated at 1.5MW / 1.25MW , 1MW & 750kW . For further information visit : www . schneider-electric . com
Keeping downtime down
There is never a good time for downtime ; not when it ’ s unplanned and within your network . Mayflex offers the APC Smart-UPS On- Line series of UPSs as every network and application needs reliable power protection .
The Smart-UPS series performs true double conversion for power protection of servers , voice , data and security networks . The series can support loads of 1kVa up to 20kVa and are available in both tower and rack footprints . The PowerChute management software incorporated into each unit provides unattended graceful shutdown of a network operating system . All models 5kVA and above include an integrated network management card for remote management .
The series can also be uploaded with extra power through additional compatible battery packs , to ensure power coverage for mission critical networks with larger power or run times of hours instead of minutes . The product also helps infrastructures where power is unstable and input factor correction is needed . For further information visit : www . mayflex . com
Cyberpower
Designed with line interactive topology , the CyberPower Smart App Sinewave mini-tower , rackmount , and rack / tower UPS models offer guaranteed power protection for corporate and departmental applications . They provide sine wave output , offer Active PFC power source compatibility , and correct minor power fluctuations without switching to battery , thereby extending battery life — essential in areas where power fluctuations occur frequently . Features include a multifunction LCD panel , Automatic Voltage Regulation ( AVR ), energy saving GreenPower UPS design , data line protection , and management software to easily control and monitor your UPS . For further information visit : www . cyberpowersystems . com
44 | February 2017