Affordable power protection for all from Drive Control Corporation
29 March 2012
With unstable power and blackouts a reality in South Africa, sensitive computing equipment is prone to damage, data loss and corruption, which will cause loss of productivity and long term failure of electrical equipment.
Protecting IT investments from spikes, dips and loss of power is becoming increasingly important in both the home and business landscapes, and thanks to the APC BX650CI-ZA solution from distributors Drive Control Corporation (DCC) this protection need no longer break the bank for budget conscious consumers.
“The APC BX650CI-ZA is a low cost entry to mid level desktop UPS system that provides enough battery backup to enable users to continue working through short duration outages. It also incorporates surge protection, with a built in Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) that instantly corrects low and high voltages to safe levels, ensuring a constant, clean supply of power to equipment,” says Robert Brandt, UPS & Infrastructure Product Specialist at DCC.
Designed specifically for the rugged power conditions in the South African market, with localised power outlets for added convenience, the BX650CI-ZA offers entry level pricing without compromising on features, for an affordable UPS solution that is ideal for the small business and home user.
Featuring a combined power button and LED status indicator, the BX650CI-ZA gives both visual and audible signals as to the status of UPS functions and power, and a push button circuit breaker enables quick recovery from overload. An easy to use one step battery connector allows the unit to be up and running quickly, with a two year warranty and free technical telephonic and online support for any problems encountered. Automatic diagnostic testing ensures that the unit is always ready whenever it is needed.
Battery and Surge Outlets keep CPUs, monitors and other data-sensitive devices running when the power goes out or fluctuates outside safe levels, a Data Port enables the management of the UPS via a USB connection, and Data Line Surge Protection protects connected equipment from power surges on network lines and coax cable, making the BX650CI-ZA prefect for a wide variety of environments.
“For home users, it protects hardware and peripherals as well as important data such as photographs, music and video libraries. Gamers can use the device to prevent interruptions in play and protect their hardware, including game consoles, monitors and televisions,” says Brandt.
“For shop owners it can be used to ensure power supplies and protection for cash registers and kiosks, and in the business space, the BX650CI-ZA protects data on workstations such as vital customer information, business critical data and spreadsheets, while ensuring protection for hardware and peripherals. With attractive pricing and a full range of features, the APC BX650CI-ZA is the ideal solution for the challenging South African environment,” he adds.
In addition, APC are also launching the BX650CI-AF, which is aimed at the SADEC region. This unit has multipurpose power output receptacles to accommodate the multiple types of plugs which are in use in various countries in Southern Africa.
The APC BX650CI-ZA and BX650CI-AF will be available from distributors Drive Control Corporation from early in 2012.
