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Customers who require home/business telephones
and internet modems to operate during power outages need to install an
uninterruptable power supply (UPS). This backup power equipment includes
batteries to keep the CPE (customers premises equipment) operational for days
depending on the battery size selected.
Customers prefer a Power Server Unit class of
UPS which is monitored so they can receive automatic notifications about battery
condition via Email and/or TxT. UPS Power Server Units like PowerBrick offer
customers improved reliability over and above traditional UPS technology as they
can reboot the CPE during outages and “self heal” the customers network
connection.
Some Power Server
Units like PowerBrick include Alarm integration functions like ports for legacy
Fire, Security and medical Alarms while other designs include full Alarm system
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Contractors prefer back up any UPS batteries monitored so their
customers can be advised via email or TxT so install Alarm Power Server Units
(APSU) like the PowerBrick which includes this type of communications technology
standard.
On new installations, contractors look for a
more sustainable solution so often use an IP Alarm with built-in power server
functions so as not to duplicate batteries at the customers premises.
Contractors can choose between a range of
Power Server solutions some designed to support legacy alarm equipment, while
others
focused on powering next generation customers
premises equipment (CPE) network apparatus.
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Internet Service Providers recommend and in some cases supply Power
Server Units specifically for their equipment and in most cases generally share
the auxiliary power with other customers premises equipment (CPE) such as data
switches and Wi-Fi equipment.
Regardless of the type of data network the ISP operates (FTTx, xDSL, xG
) there is often a requirement to provide backup power for customers premises
equipment (CPE).
ISP’s prefer that customers and contractors use a APSU device like
PowerBrick as it can automatically reboot the CPE during processor outages
without the assistance of the customer. This function reduces ISP helpdesk
centre calls and improves the connectivity of the service by approximately 24
hours per annum.
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