Power Protection Devices; Other Documents You May Need - Dell PowerEdge 1600SC Service Manual

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System Overview: Dell PowerEdge 1600SC Systems Service Manual

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

Microsoft Windows 2000 SBS

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Power Protection Devices

Certain devices protect the system from the effects of problems such as power surges and power

failures.

PDU — Uses circuit breakers to ensure that the AC current load does not exceed the PDU's

rating.

Surge protector — Prevents voltage spikes, such as those that may occur during an electrical

storm, from entering the system through the electrical outlet and network port. They do not

protect against brownouts, which occur when the voltage drops more than 20 percent below

the normal AC line voltage level.

Line conditioner — Maintains a system's AC power source voltage at a moderately constant

level and provides protection from brownouts, but does not protect against a complete power

loss.

UPS — Uses battery power to keep the system running when AC power is unavailable. The

battery is charged by AC power while it is available so that after AC power is lost, the battery

can provide power to the system for a limited amount of time—from 15 minutes to

approximately an hour. A UPS that provides only 5 minutes of battery power allows you to

shutdown the system. Use surge protectors and PDUs with all universal power supplies, and

ensure that the UPS is UL-safety approved.

The System Information Guide provides important safety and regulatory information.

Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document.

The Setting Up Your System document provides an overview of initially setting up the

system.

The Installation and Troubleshooting Guide describes how to troubleshoot the system and

install or replace system components.

Systems management software documentation describes the features, requirements,

installation, and basic operation of the software.

Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary), configure, and use

the operating system software.

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