Gateway 7400 Manual De Usuario
Protecting against power source problems
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Managing Your
System
System
Protecting against power source
problems
problems
Surge suppressors, line conditioners, and uninterruptible power supplies can
help protect your system against power source problems.
help protect your system against power source problems.
Surge suppressors
During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your system
can increase far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage.
can increase far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage.
Protect your server and peripherals by connecting them to a surge suppressor,
which will absorb voltage surges and prevent them from reaching your server.
which will absorb voltage surges and prevent them from reaching your server.
When purchasing a surge suppressor:
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Make sure the surge suppressor meets the appropriate product safety
certification for your location, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
certification for your location, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
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Check the maximum amount of voltage the suppressor allows to pass
through the line. The lower the voltage that the suppressor allows to pass
through, the better the protection for your system.
through the line. The lower the voltage that the suppressor allows to pass
through, the better the protection for your system.
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