Overview
Configuration E
Figure 1-6 illustrates a redundant configuration in which one server with dual power supplies is protected by multiple UPSs. One server power supply is connected to a receptacle on the rear panel of each UPS. Each UPS is connected to a separate power feed. The UPSs are monitored by a Management Server located elsewhere on the network. Each server has an installed System Agent that receives commands, such as displaying a pop-up message or shutting down the operating system, from the Management Server.
IMPORTANT: When planning a redundant configuration, consider that in normal operating conditions, servers with multiple power supplies equally distribute the power load across each power feed. A server with two power supplies applies 50% of the load to each power feed. In the event that one power feed fails, the second power feed must be able to handle 100% of the load. Ensure that each UPS in the redundant configuration can support the entire load in the event of a power failure.
Redundant UPS configurations should be tested thoroughly to ensure the load handling capabilities and power fail settings of each UPS before an actual power failure event.
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