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Proper grounding for aerial STP cable [closed]
I am getting opposite answers on this matter so I am asking on this forum.
I was curious on how would I proceed if I wanted to install several 100ft runs of Cat5E aerial rated STP outdoor with ...
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Using an “AV” power conditioner with servers
We have render servers that don't need to be on battery backup but we'd like to protect from power surges and being under-powered. I came across this power conditioner which will block surges and ...
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Available EMP protection devices?
This weekend there was a solar CME warning that finally had no perceptible impact. However, I was wondering what could be done to mitigate the effects in case a large one took place. Are there any ...
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Should pcs be unplugged before restoring power
We have an upcoming scheduled power outage for maintenance.
UPS protects our servers. But it has been suggested that all PCs should be unplugged to prevent damage from power surges when power is ...
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Surge Protection for Servers not Connected to UPS
For servers or network switches not protected by UPS, is there any product to guard against power surges / spikes?
Power conditioners available seem to be for home /audio video usage. Was looking at ...
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Placing UPS in front of STS; Connecting Dual PSU to same PDU
The site has 2 x 16A @ 230V, each server/SAN has dual PSU set up.
Options:
1) [2 x 16A] ---> [1 x STS or ATS]----> [1 xUPS]---->[2 x PDU]----->[DUAL PSU]
As can be seen the server is actually ...
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Surge Protection For Roving Staff - Ethernet Protection Required?
We have staff who travel all over the world to places such as Rwanda, DRC using laptops. Currently they use Notebook Travel Surge Protectors. Some of our offices have been hit by lightning - and this ...
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Plugging Surge Protectors into UPS [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
UPS and power strip interactions?
I have heard that plugging a server into a surge protector (cheapo power strip) is not good.
Is this accurate?
For instance:
Server ...
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Does a separate NIC protect other components (MB, etc.) from electrical surge?
Is this true or just a trick used by hardware salesmen?
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Belkin F5C350 rackmount surge suppressor audible alarm - why?
I picked up a used Belkin F5C350 and do not have a manual. I can not find one online, and Belkin is having trouble finding one. When I turn on the power switch, and loud piercing alarm sounds, and ...
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Sysadmin in the Developing World: What are the differences between various kinds of power protection?
Hello I'm an ICT (InfoComTech) US Peace Corps volunteer deep in Tanzania who has the task of managing and advising concerning our college's two SunFire Sun Ray Servers and Dell Proxy server (on 2 ...
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Anti surge protection
Great site - my first posting!
I support a number of small business for all things computing. I protect the servers with APC Smart-UPS 1000. The do just what they were bought to do.
However, I dont ...
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How much signal loss does a typical coaxial surge protector cause?
I'd like to connect equipment to a coaxial surge protector. Is it needed for a properly grounded coaxial cable? How much attenuation does a typical coaxial surge protector cause over the range of ...
