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Tripplite Offers Special Features

Written by John Ciarlone | Oct 23, 2013 11:00:00 AM

These days, a robust Uninterrupted Power Supply with battery backup is a necessity for any business that relies on the Internet for its day-to-day operations, especially those that make sales online. Even a short network outage can cost thousands of dollars, as well as causing damage to a firm's reputation.

You need truly reliable networking to be able to function in today's globalized world.

That's why we recommend Tripp Lite UPS systems as the top-tier power protection for businesses. These aren't the sort of UPS setups you might find in a local store like Best Buy or Wal-Mart – they're built from the ground up for businesses that have to rely on them when a power outage strikes.

What makes Tripp Lite special is the focus they have on adding features to their systems that businesses need, and that other manufacturers don't offer. This turns Tripp Lite into a reliable insurance policy that ensures your business remains profitable, even when the lights go out all around you.

Four Special Features In Tripp Lite UPS Systems You Won't Find Anywhere Else

  1. Hot-Swapability

One issue that frequently vexes companies running UPS systems is a matter of making upgrades or repairs to the UPS itself – how do you unhook the UPS from your system without interrupting the power? Tripp Lite is prepared for this, with a line of UPS units that include a detachable PDU (Power Distribution Unit) which can function independently of the main hardware.

If you need to work on your Tripp Lite UPS, it's simply a matter of popping out the PDU, which keeps your system online, while you make the necessary upgrades to the main PDU. Like a lifeboat, it keeps you afloat even when the ship needs repairs.

  1. Extended Runtime

Another advanced feature of Tripp Lite systems is their support for multiple backup batteries. Many of their UPS units support two or more batteries, allowing you extended runtime long past when most power protection systems would have run dry. These systems allow you to daisy-chain batteries, creating the potential for nearly-unlimited backup power.

Considering that Tripp Lite's own UPS product selector allows you to specify necessary runtime in days, you will have all the power you need from a Tripp Lite system.

  1. Remote Power Management

Your network can be managed remotely, so shouldn't its power systems have remote access as well? Tripp Lite's battery backup systems are Internet-aware and connected, allowing your network admins to log into the system from anywhere and check the statu or power cycle specific equipment.

Through their PowerAlert software, you can also create custom scripts and configurations, as well as defining a range of scenarios in which your UPS alerts you when problems occur, rather than waiting on you to notice.

  1. Communication Ports

Tripp Lite also produces some of the only UPS systems on the market with built-in USB ports for expansion and extra communications options. The most popular use for these is the Tripp Lite EnvironSense meter, an inexpensive upgrade which allows your UPS to double as a climate-control alert.

This small sensor constantly monitors the heat and temperature around the UPS, allowing it to work as your early warning system. Potentially-dangerous heat or moisture buildup will be noticed by the system, which then alerts administrators, ensuring the problem can be addressed before hardware damage occurs.

Tripp Lite Lets You Rest Easy

No matter how your business uses its network, or how the Internet figures into your revenue streams, a Tripp Lite UPS has you covered. With support for any power system, up to industrial-grade Phase-3 power, there's a Tripp Lite UPS that can bring peace of mind to any Internet-reliant firm.

If you're still using an off-the-shelf UPS or, worse, not using a UPS at all, give us a call! We'll get you set up with a UPS that will guarantee your network stands strong against the worst power failures.