White Papers

UPS
	Total Cost of Ownership When Procuring a Static UPS (SUPS) Wed, 23 Jul 2008 In the selection of a UPS system for a critical power application utilizing a SUPS (SIPS) system, there are a number of factors that should be considered. The commercial market recognizes the distinction between the procurement of a UPS system (acquisition cost) and the long term Total Cost of Ownership. This white paper focuses on the number of factors that should be considered in the acquisition of a SUPS system.

	Downtime Avoidance: Change Control Management & Human Error Mon, 01 Sep 2008 Avoiding unplanned downtime in a data center is critical. Maintenance, repairs, upgrades, testing, and installing new hardware and software are normal day-to-day activities. In and of itself, this opens the data center to a planned risk and human error only adds to this. Change control management allows you to control risk and set parameters. This presentation will help attendees understand change control management including the human factor.

Batteries
	Max-E2 Technology Tue, 15 Jan 2008 Max-E2 technology is the latest breakthrough technology by CSB Battery. This technology will increase the energy density of a standard sealed lead acid battery and improve quality, reliability and life at the same time. This paper explores why such a technology is needed. A general overview of the Max-E2 technology is included and the resulting cost and performance benefits are also discussed.