N+1 Redundancy ensures maximum uptime and
continuous availability.
Symmetra® achieves N+1 redundancy through a new power
sharing technology. Power sharing means that all of the modules in a
Power Array™ run in parallel and share the load evenly. N+1 redundancy
means running one extra module than necessary to support your full load.
In this way, all of the modules support one another.
For example, if your computer load is 15kVA, you achieve N+1 with
five Power Modules. If a module fails or is removed, the other modules
instantaneously begin supporting the full load. It does not matter which
module fails because all of the modules are always running and
supporting your load.
N+1 redundancy is used today in disk arrays, in processor power
supplies, and in processors themselves. But, until now, N+1 redundancy
has never been offered for server level power protection. As use of
critical applications and databases increase, the Symmetra®
Power Array™ brings glass house reliability to the mid-sized power
protection range.
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