Safe Transfer Switches: How They Work and Why They’re Essential for Data Centers
Data center ensures continuous flow and storage of information. Hence, any power surge or outage can become critical for the operation and result in equipment damage, data loss, or serious operational disruptions. To avoid such risks, modern data centers implement dual power sources where smooth switching between these sources can save such disaster. That’s where a Safe Transfer Switch (STS) steps in, offering seamless, reliable power transfer and ensuring business continuity at all times. Understanding the STS and how it works It is an electrical device designed to transfer a power load between two sources; most commonly between a primary supply and secondary source. This transfer can be triggered automatically or performed manually, depending on the setup. The STS constantly monitors both power sources hence, in the event of a power outage or any fluctuations, the STS senses the disruption and automatically switches to the secondary source without interrupting the power supply to the equipment.
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