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From fundamentals to information on the latest trends, discover what’s now available on the Knowledge Center. Visit often – we’re regularly adding new white papers, case studies and other resources that allow you to stay on top of IT industry issues and technologies.

Blackout Tracker

Explore power outage causes and impacts for your area.
The 2016 annual report is available now.

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Handbooks and guides

UPSs, batteries and racks and enclosures. There’s a lot to consider when you are trying to protect your IT equipment. View our free handbooks.

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White Papers

Eaton's growing library of white papers includes industry best practices, trends and insights.
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Power protection considerations

The following factors outline key design and selection considerations to take into account when analyzing your needs.

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Questions to consider Decentralized or central UPS? Design considerations How to size a UPS UPS cost justification worksheet TCO Chart Rack consideration checklist What is converged infrastructure? Rack solution worksheet Tips for cable management

Glossary and Research

Here you will find common terms and frequently asked questions related to power backup, power distribution and more.

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Acronyms Glossary of industry terms FAQs

Basic Power Protection and UPS Elements

With applications spanning from desktops to large data centers, understanding these basic principles will take you far.

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UPS startup UPS form factors VA versus Watts Input / output connections Single or three-phase power? Rack types