Non-IT Infrastructure
Abstract
Non-IT Infrastructure: ($5.50) Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)- There are thousands of rack-mounted UPSs and batteries in the NEN enterprise which provide back-up, conditioned power to the network transport sector equipment housed all over the United States. Reliable functional backup power is critical to providing uninterrupted services to users. Due to the age of the UPS units, material is no longer in production to support repair so replacement is necessary at a number of sites across the enterprise. Replaces the UPS Capacitor, HVAC Unit, and fan replacement necessary to ensure the smooth and reliable operation of the UPS. Repairs are critical to avoid loss of power to IT equipment throughout the enterprise. Emergency Power Generation - Major NEN sites are those which have data centers and/or server farms. Such sites require back-up power capability for potentially longer periods of time than the temporary power UPS units can support. Diesel generators and fuel tanks are located at many of these sites to ensure NEN operations are not interrupted in the event of a long-term power interruption. Many of these generators are past their service life and the fuel tanks connected to them are in disrepair. HVAC systems - Wherever NEN gear is in operation, heat management is critical. Temperatures at server farms and data centers must be kept at constant levels to avoid the risks associated with IT equipment shutdown because of excessive temperatures. Many HVAC systems are past their service life and need complete replacement. In particular, the systems at Norfolk and Patuxent River are years past their service life.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2022
- Source ID
- a9804f5f17113e6031227b2dd95afccc