UPS power supplies ensure the computer keeps running in case the primary power source is lost or is unstable – enabled by a connection using cables. Combined with a cooling server rack, the normal home UPS battery backup is a small, compact unit from a high-drain power cell that’s rechargeable after use. However, the specifics and features of a UPS greatly depend on its power capacity and its intended use.
Earlier, this system was mostly made of a lead-acid (VRLA) battery. Recently, improvements are featuring in the lithium-ion technology and thus Li-ion cells are becoming major components of the current UPS systems.
VRLA Batteries
The lead-acid batteries or VRLA are amazingly efficient and highly reliable. Their ability to supply power is superb and last a bit long – about 5 years. Its name suggests some of its components. The ‘VR’ in full stands for valve regulated. What does this … Read More