- TV Protection
- Realistic Small Server Room Cooling Techniques
TV Protection.
While not a focus for GreenlightUPS, many of customers have requested protection for their high end TVs and Audio systems. We still recommend a Panel Mount surge suppression system as a first line of defense. APC has launched its J Type Power Conditioners to protect, backup, and filter this type of equipment. While the J-Type is indeed a good looking unit, there is nothing wrong with using less expensive Smart UPS 1000va unit (100b) for your digital AV equipment.
As mentioned in Electronic House Magazine, UPSes work best for Media Servers, Streaming Boxes, DVRs, Satellite & Cable Boxes, DLP Screens, and Projectors. Dont use them on Amps as the demands for peak audio wattage could be viewed as a surge and clamped.
Small Server Room Cooling Approaches
All the major makers of UPS units, have large Cooling divisions in their companies. I tend to find the whole Cool and Hot row religion a bit idealistic to implement in a growing business, but many people eat that shit up. APC however, reminds us that the first priority is not Cooling, but heat removal.
Simply put, put a fan at the top of the closet that draws heat out. Then put a grille lower, to let the cool air in.
