Mitigating the Risk of Battery Failure: Monitoring Is Ideal for Critical System Protection

Scott Baer, Marketing Manager – Batteries
Emerson Network Power, Liebert Services

The UPS that supports critical systems is only as reliable as its batteries. While seemingly low-tech, they require the utmost in care and attention to avoid the costly consequences of unplanned downtime. Emerson Network Power customer surveys have shown that more than a third of down units are due to battery failure. In fact, a single bad cell in a string of batteries could compromise the entire backup power system and leave an organization without protection. Read more about Mitigating the Risk of Battery Failure: Monitoring Is Ideal for Critical System Protection