Best Power uninterruptible power system chosen by IBM as recommended power protection for new, small business-oriented AS/400.NECEDAH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 25, 1996--Best Power, an IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) supplier of uninterruptible power systems Uninterruptible power system A system that provides protection against commercial power failure and variations in voltage and frequency. Uninterruptible power systems (UPS) have a wide variety of applications where unpredictable changes in commercial power (UPSs) for the AS/400 product line, announces that IBM recommends the Fortress(R) 675VA/400W UPS (LI675BWM BWM Ballast Water Management BWM Baptist World Mission BWM Bandwidth Manager BWM Block-Write Mode BWM Bureau of Waste Management BWM Broadcast Warning Message BWM Backward-Wave Magnetron BWM Bisexual White Male ) as power protection in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. for the newest AS/400 server. IBM's new AS/400 Advanced Entry Server (9401 Model 150) is its lowest-cost AS/400 system to date. IBM is targeting small companies requiring dependable computerization com·put·er·ize tr.v. com·put·er·ized, com·put·er·iz·ing, com·put·er·iz·es 1. To furnish with a computer or computer system. 2. To enter, process, or store (information) in a computer or system of computers. of inventory, general ledger General Ledger A company's accounting records. This formal ledger contains all the financial accounts and statements of a business. Notes: The ledger uses two columns: one records debits, the other has offsetting credits. , and various decision support applications from a local database. Best Power's Fortress UPS provides advanced power management for network computing Storing and/or running applications in servers in a network. See cloud computing and network computer. , delivering continuous, no-break output for mission-critical applications. The UPS notifies the AS/400 to start a controlled shutdown in the event of a prolonged pro·long tr.v. pro·longed, pro·long·ing, pro·longs 1. To lengthen in duration; protract. 2. To lengthen in extent. power failure, helping to save critical data and allowing for significant improvement in system uptime. "With this new AS/400 product line extension, IBM strengthens and expands its already significant presence in the advanced systems management workplace," says Frank Casagni, Best Power vice president, sales. "Best Power is pleased that the track record of the Fortress 675VA/400W UPS in protecting AS/400 systems worldwide merits IBM's recommendation." The reliability of Fortress UPSs is confirmed by Karen Woare, data processing data processing or information processing, operations (e.g., handling, merging, sorting, and computing) performed upon data in accordance with strictly defined procedures, such as recording and summarizing the financial transactions of a coordinator for publishing company Herald & Review (Decatur, Ill.), who says: "In our region, power surges An oversupply of voltage from the power company that can last up to 50 microseconds. Although surges are very short in duration, they often reach 6,000 volts and 3,000 amps when they arrive at the equipment. Power surges are a common cause of damage to computers and electronic equipment. were a big problem for our business. The Fortress UPS unit is doing a fine job protecting our IBM AS/400 9402-200 server." Woare continues: "In fact, our corporate office has selected Best Power UPSs for all its locations." The Fortress LI675BWM units offer extended runtime capacity by adding optional modular external battery packs. The increased output capacity maximizes the investment of AS/400 users in Fortress, allowing them to enhance power protection capacity with a relatively small investment. In essence, the UPS capacity "grows" as the AS/400 demand for power grows. Also, expressing the expanded Fortress UPS output in watts as well as the standard volt-amperes (VA) makes it easier for users to ensure that UPS capacity meets the requirements of their watts-rated AS/400 systems. Helping users thus avoid having too little or too much power protection mirrors the AS/400 mission of making advanced computing simple. The Fortress LI675BWM is supplied in a black finish to match the color of the AS/400, and includes a standard interface that allows for direct communication between the AS/400 and the Best Power UPS. The line features an intelligent user-interface and can be custom-programmed to individual applications, without added software. Additional information about Fortress and the entire Best Power product line, which extends from 280VA to 220kVA, is available via telephone, 1-800-356-5794; Internet, http://www.bestpower.com; e-mail, info@bestpower.com; and fax-on-demand, 1-800-487-6813. Best Power is a global manufacturer of uninterruptible power systems which protect computers, information networks, and other critical systems from power-line disturbances. Best Power is a unit of General Signal Corporation, a leading worldwide manufacturer of products for the process control, electrical control and industrial technology industries. CONTACT: Best Power, Necedah Larry Bobrowski, 608/565-7200, ext. 5632 Fax: 608/565-2929 E-mail: larry.bobrowski@bestpower.gensig.com |
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