UPSs and diesel generators are two backup systems which are kept by website hosting service providers inside their data centers in the event that there are interruptions in the primary power source or the current is shaky and unable to support the appropriate operation of the machines located within the facility. UPS refers to Uninterruptible Power Supply or Uninterruptible Power Source and it's an effective battery which works non-stop. It's connected to both the electrical power network and the servers consistently, so when the power stops, the UPS is already up and running, which helps prevent the machines from going down even for a second. The diesel generator is definitely an engine that can supply the necessary electrical power to keep the web servers working for a longer period of time. In case of an outage, the UPS gives the required time for the diesel generator to start and then to take over until the primary power supply is restored.

UPS & Diesel Back-up Generator in Web Hosting

We offer Linux web hosting in three of the largest data centers globally. They are situated in the U.S., in the UK and in Australia. Due to the fact that data protection and web server uptime are our priorities, all three facilities have a few backup systems against power outages. Several diesel generators can keep the web servers working for hours or even for a couple of days and each and every machine that is part of our cutting-edge cloud platform features its own enterprise-class UPS to keep it operational until the generators start working. This setup is one of the reasons why we can guarantee a 99.9% web server and network uptime, so if you host your websites within a shared account with our company, you shall benefit from a fast and flawless service and never having to worry about any disruptions due to electric power outages.

UPS & Diesel Back-up Generator in Semi-dedicated Hosting

If you order a semi-dedicated server account from us, it shall be set up on a cutting-edge hosting platform in a data center with an outstanding infrastructure. The Chicago-based center uses a different UPS for every server or network switch located there to make certain that the correct functioning of any piece of equipment won't be disturbed until efficient generators start providing the needed electrical power. The latter are able to power the entire center for quite a while without having to turn off any machines, so all the websites hosted on our web servers will continue to function at top speed and without any effect on their capabilities. These electric power backup options permit us to guarantee that a possible outage will never be a reason for your sites to go offline or to have reduced functionality.