The
building in which the Volico DC resides is supplied
with double power feeds from the utility company. In the
event of a power outage, the data center is equipped with
a 750 KVA diesel generator. The generator is tested every
week. When a power outage is detected, the generator will
start automatically within 15 seconds. With one tank of
gas in the generator, it can power 10000 servers for 72hours.
Fuel can be added to keep the network up and running indefinitely.
The data center also uses Powerware power conditioning
units and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). This UPS has
been installed to constantly monitor and regulate the quality
of power coming from the wall so that equipment always receives
the clean 120-volt power it was designed for.
