Power Protection Solutions
for Data Centers and Facilities, Networks and Servers, Industrial, PCs and Workstations, and Mobile Computing Applications
In a world that demands zero downtime, system availability is essential. As technologies and environments change via server consolidation, migration and centralization, businesses must be ready to adapt, quickly and constantly. The foundation of highly available networks, network-critical physical infrastructure (NCPI), is crucial to system availability and a company's agility. From surge protection to backup power, APC's end-to-end offering has a product for each price and performance criteria.
From the challenge of operating an on-demand data center, to the implementation of high density applications or a VoIP network, to increasing mobile computing productivity, APC has the technology, systems and support to empower customers to meet their objectives.
Rodger B. Dowdell Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer
Frost and Sullivan Names APC 2005 Data Center Solutions Company of the Year
APC has received the 2005 Data Center Solutions Company of the Year Award from growth consulting firm Frost & Sullivan. This honor is based on market share growth, new market penetration, innovative strategies, and technological innovation and leadership. The award recognizes APC's progress in the data center and large systems area, a market estimated at $7 billion for network-critical physical infrastructure (NCPI). Demand for APC's InfraStruXure™ architecture, which integrates power, cooling, management, and services within a rack-optimized design, nearly doubled in 2004. APC's InfraStruXure is an on-demand solution addressing the data center life cycle challenges.
"For many years, APC's core competency has been in the low power range market," said Farah Saeed, program manager for Backup Power Solutions with Frost & Sullivan. "But they were the first to recognize that the growth of network-critical physical infrastructure in data centers was creating an unmet need. APC responded with InfraStruXure, an innovative solution that fulfills the NCPI requirements of data centers while providing the flexibility needed to respond to business changes. InfraStruXure's standardized, modular component approach helps speed deployment, improve adaptability, and increase system availability, while reducing total cost of ownership."
The Importance of Power
Power is vital to the Information Age. Without electricity, essential machines cease to operate. When a company depends on its electronics to do business, the effects of power-related downtime are significantly costly. As a thought leader in power protection, APC offers availability solutions using an innovative approach to meet real-world customer needs. Recognizing that downtime is not an option, APC strives to ensure availability wherever data is created, transmitted, or stored.
Power Solutions Overview by Environment
APC offers a wide range of power solutions, from basic surge protection to high-availability UPS systems. The necessity for minimal downtime increases with the criticality of the application. Solutions range from preventing physical damage from transients to ensuring automatic, safe shutdown of critical systems and data.
Key product categories and their target environments include:
- Data Center/Facilities: From small server rooms to large data centers, with solutions like Smart-UPS VT, Silcon, and Symmetra PX/MW.
- Server, Voice/Data Network: For server rooms and wiring closets, featuring Smart-UPS RT, Smart-UPS, Smart-UPS XL, and Symmetra LX.
- Industrial: For manufacturing, automation, and critical processes, including AIS 3000, AIS 5000, and GUTOR systems.
- PC/Workstation: For individual computers and workstations, with Back-UPS ES, CS, RS, and SurgeArrest products.
- Surge Protection: Basic to advanced surge protection for various electronic equipment.
For detailed runtime estimates for various UPS models, please refer to the specific product sections or APC's website.
Data Centers and Facilities
APC provides UPS protection for a wide range of IT applications in data centers and facilities. Solutions are scalable and redundant, suitable for single- and three-phase applications. Key offerings include:
- Smart-UPS VT: Performance power protection with scalable runtime for small data centers (10-40kVA). Features include dual-mains input, automatic bypass, hot-swappable batteries, and network manageability.
- Symmetra® PX: High-performance, redundant power protection with scalable power and runtime for data centers (10-80kW N+1). Offers modular design, N+1 internal redundancy, and user-replaceable modules for high availability and fast serviceability.
- Silcon®: Performance power protection with scalable runtime for data centers and facilities (40-500kW). Can be paralleled for increased capacity or redundancy, featuring input power factor correction and generator compatibility.
- Symmetra® MW: High-performance, redundant power protection with scalable power and runtime for large data centers and facilities (400kW to 1.6MW). A modular, fault-tolerant UPS designed for rigorous and changing electrical demands, offering best-in-class efficiency and low total cost of ownership.
- InfraStruXure™ Power Distribution Units (PDUs): Configured to order for IT equipment in data centers (3-Phase 40, 60, 80, and 150 kW). Enable increased availability through real-time branch current monitoring and remote management.
- InfraStruXure™ Systems for High Density: Designed to address NCPI challenges for high-density applications like blade servers, integrating power, cooling, management, and services.
Network and Server
APC's UPS solutions provide the foundation for near-continuous availability systems for networking equipment, including servers, storage, and switches. These solutions range from 250VA to 16kVA and are available in tower, rack-mount, or convertible models.
- Smart-UPS® SC: Power protection for entry-level servers, voice and data networks (420-1500VA). Features network-grade runtime, hot-swap batteries, data line protection, and PowerChute® Business Edition software.
- Smart-UPS®: Performance power protection for servers, and voice and data networks (750-5000VA). Offers reliable, network-grade power, high real power output, generous runtime, sine wave output, and intelligent battery management.
- Smart-UPS® XL: Performance power protection with scalable runtime for servers, and voice and data networks (750-3000VA). Allows configuration of multiple battery packs for extended runtimes, ideal for critical application servers and enterprise network switches.
- Smart-UPS® RT: High-density, performance UPSs for voice and data networks, medical labs, and light industrial applications (1-10kVA). Features double conversion online topology for tight voltage and frequency regulation, and internal bypass.
- Symmetra®: High-performance, redundant power protection with scalable power and runtime for servers, and voice and data networks (2-6kVA N+1 Redundant). Uses a modular, redundant architecture for business continuity, with hot-swappable modules.
- Symmetra® LX: High-performance, redundant power protection with scalable power and runtime for space-constrained server rooms and voice and data networks (4-16 kVA N+1 Redundant). Offers unmatched runtime and power capacity in space-constrained environments with field-swappable components.
Industrial
As industries increasingly rely on automated processes, the need for stable, secure power supplies grows. APC offers solutions designed for industrial applications like manufacturing, automation control, and material handling.
- AIS® 3000: Performance power protection with scalable runtime for industrial applications (10-40kVA). Features a modular design, factory-installed hot-swappable batteries, NEMA 12/IP51 protection, and dual mains input.
- AIS® 5000: Reliable industrial power protection for three-phase industrial shop floor applications (10-100kVA). Designed for harsh environments with a heavy-duty design, parallel-redundant capability, and built-in manual bypass.
- GUTOR Industrial UPS and DC Systems: Custom-built industrial UPS systems, rectifiers, and battery chargers engineered for applications in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Chemical, and Power Generation industries.
Power Distribution
APC provides a range of power distribution units (PDUs) to efficiently deliver power to rack-mounted equipment.
- Basic Rack PDU: Simple power distribution for rack-mount equipment, available in horizontal or vertical mounts with various input/output connections.
- Metered Rack PDU: Power distribution units that monitor aggregate power consumption with local and web-based monitoring, including local current monitoring and alarm thresholds.
- Switched Rack PDU: Power distribution that allows remote control of individual outlets and monitors aggregate power consumption. Features remote management, power delays, and local current monitoring.
- Smart Distribution Panel with Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS): Manages and delivers redundant power paths to InfraStruXure™ systems. Integrates an ATS and distribution panel to lower total cost of ownership and improve availability.
Customer Premise Power
APC offers solutions for customer premise powering, particularly for broadband telecommunication applications.
- PowerShield™: Reliable and flexible customer premise powering solutions for broadband telecommunication applications (e.g., FTTH/P, HFC, wireless). Ensures primary-line telephone service availability during power failures with lower capital and operational costs. Features include cold-start capability, automatic self-test, hot-swappable batteries, and intelligent battery management.
PC and Workstation UPS
APC provides battery backup and surge protection for home and business computers and workstations.
- Back-UPS® RS: High-performance battery backup and protection for business computers (500VA - 1500VA). Offers automatic voltage regulation (AVR), data line surge protection, and PowerChute Personal Edition software.
- Back-UPS® CS: Professional-grade power protection for office systems (350VA - 650VA). Features battery backup and surge-only outlets, data line surge protection, and safe system shutdown software.
- Back-UPS® ES: Affordable battery backup and surge protection for home and home office computers (325VA - 750VA). Includes phone, fax, and modem protection and easy-to-install shutdown software.
- Back-UPS® HS: Superior power management and protection for dataline panel box and home networking equipment (500VA). Offers remote management via web browser and telephone, network, and co-axial/cable data line surge protection.
Why Protection is Important for Desktops: Availability of the desktop is crucial for preventing lost sales or business. The cost of downtime often exceeds the cost of a battery backup unit. Data stored on workstations is valuable and can be lost during power outages. Repairing or replacing hardware can be expensive and time-consuming, making surge protection a minimal investment.
Surge Protection
APC's SurgeArrest® products provide protection against power surges and spikes that can damage electronic equipment.
- SurgeArrest® Essential: Basic surge protection for computers and home electronics. Offers basic protection against surges and spikes, EMI/RFI filtering, and optional phone line surge protection.
- SurgeArrest® Home/Office: Reliable surge protection for home or office computers and electronic equipment. Features advanced protection, data line surge protection (phone, Ethernet, Coax), plug-activated safety shutters, and cord management.
- SurgeArrest® Performance: High-performance surge protection for computers & electronics. Provides superior protection against surges, spikes, and lightning with multi-stage surge protection and noise filter circuitry.
Data Line Protection and Mobile Power Solutions
APC offers solutions for protecting data lines and supporting mobile professionals.
- ProtectNet™: Stand-alone data line surge suppression for network, telecommunication, PC, and AV systems. Models are available for Ethernet, Coax, digital/analog telephone, Thinnet, and Serial RS232 lines.
- Rack-mount ProtectNet™: Modular data line surge suppression for network, telecommunication, PC, and AV systems. Modules can be mixed and matched in a 19" rack chassis for flexible protection.
- Power Ready Notebook Cases: Cases designed to help mobile professionals stay organized and protected, often accommodating APC's Universal Power Adapter.
- Universal Notebook Batteries: Portable computer batteries compatible with leading notebook brands.
- Universal Power Adapters: Portable power solutions that accept power from auto, plane, or wall sockets, capable of charging notebooks and mobile devices.
InfraStruXure™ Systems by Applications
APC tailors InfraStruXure™ for specific applications to address Network-Critical Physical Infrastructure (NCPI) issues, increasing availability and agility while reducing total cost of ownership.
- High Density Deployment: Systems designed for blade servers and server consolidation to manage high-density environments effectively.
- First-time Data Center and Server Room Users: Ideal for departments with limited experience or resources in designing and operating data centers.
- Data Center Restructuring: Pre-engineered solutions to simplify data center design during mergers, acquisitions, or expansion.
- VoIP Deployment: Systems to support Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) networks, ensuring zero tolerance for downtime for critical voice and data convergence.
These systems often feature integrated power generation, fuel cells, and modular designs for quick deployment and adaptability.
Company Information
Since 1981, APC has been a global leader in power availability solutions, known for quality, innovation, and support. With operations across four continents and products shipped to over 150 countries, APC is recognized for its "Legendary Reliability™". The company has received numerous awards, including being named to the Forbes Platinum 400 list of the Best Big Companies in America annually since 1999.
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Contact Information:
- US & Canada: Tel: 800 800 4APC
- Worldwide: Tel: 401 789 0204
- Corporate Headquarters: APC North America, 132 Fairgrounds Road, West Kingston, RI 02892 USA. Call: 800 800 4APC, Fax: 401 789 3710.
- Latin America: 5301 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite #610, Miami, FL 33126 USA. Call: 305 266 5005, Fax: 305 266 9695.
- Europe: APC Ireland, Ballybrit Business Park, Galway, Ireland. Call: +353 91 702000, Fax: +353 91 756909.
- Asia Pacific: APC Australia, Level 13, The Denison, 65 Berry Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060. Call: +61 2 9955 9366, Fax: +61 2 9955 2844.
- Visit: www.apc.com
- Email: apcinfo@apc.com
- Web Support: support.apc.com
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UPS Runtime Estimates at a Glance
APC provides detailed runtime estimates for its various UPS product lines, including Smart-UPS SC/Smart-UPS, Smart-UPS XL, Smart-UPS RT, and Symmetra/Symmetra LX. These tables, available on APC's website, detail runtime in minutes for different models at full load capacity, with standard configurations and options for external battery packs or frames.
