UPS & Diesel Back-up Generator

UPS & Diesel Back-up Generator - what is their job and why are they available in data center facilities all around the globe?

The UPS and the diesel generator are two means for keeping a web server working in case there are issues with the primary power source - an interruption or shaky current that cannot keep the web server functioning properly, for instance. UPS is an abbreviation for Uninterruptible Power Supply, though it can often be called Uninterruptible Power Source also. The UPS is, basically, a highly effective battery which is attached to the machine and to the electricity network all of the time, so in the case of any interruption, it is already working, which enables the web server to keep on doing the job without losing any info. The diesel generator is an engine which will power up the whole data center. It does take some time to begin working and it is the UPS that provides this time. These two power solutions are an absolute necessity for any facility or hosting company that wants to prevent data loss and hardware damage as a result of an unexpected electric power issue.

UPS & Diesel Back-up Generator in Cloud Hosting

We offer Linux cloud hosting in 3 of the largest data centers around the world. They are located in the U.S., in the UK and in Australia. As data integrity and web server uptime are our priorities, the 3 facilities have numerous backup systems against power outages. A number of diesel generators can keep the servers up and running for hours or even for several days and each and every machine that's part of our cutting-edge cloud platform provides its own enterprise-class UPS to keep it functional until the generators kick in. This setup is among the reasons why we can guarantee a 99.9% server and network uptime, so if you host your web sites in a shared account with our company, you shall take advantage of a fast and outstanding service and never having to worry about any interruptions due to electric power outages.

UPS & Diesel Back-up Generator in Semi-dedicated Hosting

We provide you with semi-dedicated server accounts within our data center in downtown Chicago and one of the reasons behind our 99.9% uptime warranty is the exceptional backup setup that the facility offers. Your new account will be created on our top-notch hosting platform and each of the servers which are part of it provides its own potent UPS unit that will ensure that it stays fully functional at optimum capacity until a few diesel generators take over. The latter will be able to keep the whole facility working for a long time period, without any limits on the amount or the sort of devices that can work, so you will not see any difference in the performance or the loading speed of any site that you host there. With our semi-dedicated servers, you shall have the opportunity to use a top-quality website hosting service without disruptions of any kind.