Is Power Protection worth the Expense?
Power protection for small business computers is often
considered a low priority even though it can actually provide cost savings
and potentially save a business from a catastrophe.
On the cost side, PC hardware can be damaged by
brownouts, blackouts, power surges and spikes, causing more frequent service
and system replacement.
The minimum protection recommended for any PC is a
surge suppressor. These often come in the form of a power strip, and
business-grade products include equipment protection warranties.
A more robust device is an Uninterruptible Power
Supply (UPS). A UPS not only provides surge suppression, but also keeps
your computer running if there is a blackout, giving you time to save
important documents and shut down applications. These units can also be
configured to automatically shutdown your PC or server in case no one is in
the office.
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