Data Center Back-up Batteries: Options and Lifecycle Costs

This course will focus on the lead-acid battery. In the data center, the lead-acid battery is the predominant choice for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) energy storage. Over 10 million installed UPSs utilize either Flooded, Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA), and Modular Battery Cartridge (MBC) systems. This course will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these three battery technologies. In addition, the lifecycle cost of these different UPS battery technologies will also be analyzed.