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American Power Conversion Corporation Incorporated in 1981, American Power ed software as well as professional and Conversion Corporation (APC) designs, consulting services for communications, manufactures and markets products that computer, and computer-related equip- improve the reliability and availability of ment. Protected applications include facili- information systems worldwide.
A fresh approach to a legacy of power challenges As the thought leader in power protec- cal tion, APC offers a multitude of availability InfraStruXure fully integrates power, cool- solutions innovative ing, management, and services within a approach to meeting the real-world needs rack-optimized design, resulting in a of customers. Recognizing that downtime seamless and secure foundation upon is not an option, and that the status quo which to build your entire IT environment.
Surge Protection From protecting multimedia applications on your desktop system to workstations on a network, from safeguarding high performance stereos to your Microsoft Xbox and Sony PlayStation2 systems, APC’s SurgeArrest line is designed to protect your home and business electronic devices from power-related damage.
Desktop Computer Power Protection Protect your computer, Internet connection, and peripherals with APC’s Back-UPS®. Back-UPS allow you to work through brief power outages by instantly switching your computer to emergency battery backup power. Easy-to-install and use software automatically saves your files and safely shuts down your system during extended outages.
Business and Enterprise Power Protection One of APC’s core competencies is UPS protection for the wide-ranging IT applications of today’s businesses. Whether you need power protection for a few servers or for a large data center installation, APC has the optimal UPS for your specific IT environment.
Racks, Enclosures and Power Distribution Organize and secure valuable IT equipment in high-quality enclosures, ranging from economical 2-post racks to state-of-the-art enclosures proactively designed to accommodate today’s heavier loads and complex configurations. The constantly changing requirements of today’s networks demand flexible power control and distribution.
InfraStruXure™ APC InfraStruXure™ architecture is the industry's new benchmark for on-demand network-critical physical infra- BEFORE structure (NCPI). The foundation of IT networks, NCPI consists of power, power distribution, racks, cabling, cable distribution, cooling, and cooling distribution. Strong NCPI defends your IT networks against security and availability problems. Actual installation. (The IT manager prefers to remain anonymous.
The benefits of pre-engineered design Standardization Standardization reduces human error, the leading cause of downtime, by effectively lowering the learning curve of system operators. Portability Integrated, modular components can Management Integrated components for proactive monitoring and management of entire system. and physical modularity speeds deployment with minimal engineering.
2657888190 996-2175D_10-16.qxd 11/3/03 4:36 PM Page 10 Power Management Whether your network calls for UPS management accessories or an environmental monitoring system, APC offers the degree of flexibility in power management hardware that today’s complex IT environment require. APC’s UPS management software increases the value of your initial investment in APC UPS solutions by allowing you to save time and benefit from more effective network management.
2657888190 996-2175D_10-16.qxd 11/3/03 4:37 PM Page 11 Cooling Solutions APC cooling solutions address customer needs for a wide variety of applications, from air distribution within your enclosures to room-level precision air conditioning. By providing the environmental stability that sensitive electronics need to function optimally, APC cooling solutions can help your business avoid system shutdowns and component failures that can cause expensive downtime.
2657888190 996-2175D_10-16.qxd 11/3/03 4:38 PM Page 12 DC Power Systems and Broadband Power Systems "In the telecommunications industry, the systems availability requirement is 100 percent uptime. In order to maintain continuous availability, the system design, battery selection and regular preventive maintenance must be flawless. At many of our customers, APC DC products are supporting a wide range of PBX telephone switching equipment, telecommunications equipment and fiber optic systems.
2657888190 996-2175D_10-16.qxd 11/3/03 4:38 PM Page 13 Connectivity and Ancillary Power Equipment APC offers a broad selection of both standard and custom cables for network and desktop solutions, ranging from USB solutions for the home/small office market to fiber optic cables commonly used in Internet, telecommunications, and storage area network (SAN) infrastructures. APC also carries a full line of KVM server management switches, used to manage multiple servers from a single monitor.
2657888190 996-2175D_10-16.qxd 11/3/03 4:39 PM Page 14 Mobile Solutions In today's networked world, your day doesn't end at 5 o'clock. Your mobile phone and notebook become your extended office and your lifeline to business. Whether you're on a plane, car, train or in the airport, your mobile office is always with you. You check stock prices over breakfast, write presentations from the airport and send e-mails late at night from your hotel.
2657888190 996-2175D_10-16.qxd 11/3/03 4:39 PM Page 15 Global Services APC Global Services augments your power protection solution with comprehensive service and support that includes • Proper installation and proactive maintenance, • Solutions tailored to meet your specific requirements, and • Cost-effective services focusing specifically on power quality. APC Service Engineers are available any time of the day or night, seven days a week, 365 days a year, wherever you do business.
2657888190 996-2175D_10-16.qxd 11/3/03 4:39 PM Page 16 Users agree, APC InfraStruXure™ is . . . ...Pay as-you-grow ...Simple to Service “Since it’s very easy to add racks, power modules or battery modules to our InfraStruXure, we don’t need to buy more equipment up front than what we currently need. InfraStruXure fits perfectly into our vision of a unique level of automation.” “Today, our InfraStruXure architecture allows us to perform basic management and maintenance ourselves.
