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A global e-commerce company experiences a power outage at one of its primary data centers due to a severe thunderstorm. The uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) provided temporary power, but the outage extended beyond their capacity. Which environmental control failed to adequately protect the data center's operations in this scenario?
- AFire suppression system
- BHVAC system
- CGenerator
- DHumidity control
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Correct answer: C. Generator
The scenario describes a prolonged power outage exceeding UPS capacity. A generator is designed to provide long-term backup power when the primary power source fails, making its failure to activate or sustain operation the key issue here.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Fire suppression deals with fires, not power loss.
- B. HVAC systems manage temperature, not power outages.
- D. Humidity control manages moisture levels, unrelated to power supply.
Environmental Controls
Measures implemented to manage and protect the physical environment of IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal operating conditions and reducing risks.
- Includes power, cooling, fire, and humidity management.
- Crucial for data center and server room stability.
- Protects hardware from environmental threats.
Memory trick: Data centers need Power, Cool, Fire, and Humidity control.