What is an APC UPS?
A UPS or uninterruptible power supply is a device that provides instant power to electronic equipment (such as a computer) when utility power is not available. Also known as a battery backup, a UPS provides instant protection from power failures assuring the safety of the attached equipment and data. In the case of a power surge or outage, the UPS provides emergency power for a duration of usually 5 to 15 minutes – giving the user time to safely turn off the computer or attach an auxiliary power source. American Power Conversion (APC) is one of the largest global manufacturers of uninterruptible power supply systems. The APC brand tends to be associated with UPS systems in general (much like the Kleenex brand is associated with tissues). That being said, APC offers a wide range of UPS products from smaller home and office battery backups to larger UPS systems for corporations and government facilities. APC Battery Back Up vs. Data Recovery Services and Software There are alternatives t