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 capability designed to replace existing systems.

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.

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.