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Power Demands Energize OSS
The introduction of VoIP and increased reliance on the network for critical business applications caused OSS to examine the risks of network down-time associated with a prolonged power outage. OSS is moving ahead to develop and deploy a power survivability plan in partnership with University Facilities. The plan provides backup power services for network equipment in select locations requiring continuous voice and data operation. The list of sites includes a small set of user functions as well as critical network aggregation hubs so that localized power interruptions won't affect communications services in other buildings. The solution set includes tapping into existing building generator circuits and the deployment of UPS systems. Where emergency building generator power is not currently available, the UPS is being sized to provide a two hour run time.