Redundant Power Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Redundant Power Supply?
A
An enclosure that provides two or more complete power supplies.
2
Q
What are the 5 concerns we muse have regarding power supply?
A
Surges Spikes Sags Brownouts Blackouts
3
Q
What is an unexpected increase in the amount of voltage?
A
Power Surge
4
Q
What is a short transient in voltage that can be due to a short circuit, tripped circuit breaker, power outage, or lightning strike?
A
Power Spike
5
Q
How do you protect against a power surge or power spike?
A
A good surge protector
6
Q
What is an unexpected decrease in voltage?
A
Power Sag
7
Q
What occurs when the voltage drops low enough that it causes lights to dim and can cause a computer to shut off?
A
Brownout
8
Q
What occurs when there is a total loss of power for a prolonged period?
A
Blackout
