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SK0-003 · Question #225

When adding another server to an existing rack mount system, which of the following should the administrator consider FIRST?

The correct answer is A. Load on UPS. When adding a new server to an existing rack, the administrator should first assess the power capacity of the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to prevent overload.

Server hardware installation and management

Question

When adding another server to an existing rack mount system, which of the following should the administrator consider FIRST?

Options

  • ALoad on UPS
  • BRack temperature
  • CRoom temperature
  • DEase of access

How the community answered

(43 responses)
  • A
    72% (31)
  • B
    16% (7)
  • C
    5% (2)
  • D
    7% (3)

Why each option

When adding a new server to an existing rack, the administrator should first assess the power capacity of the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to prevent overload.

ALoad on UPSCorrect

The UPS provides backup power and regulates power for all equipment in the rack. Adding a new server increases the electrical load, and if the UPS's capacity is exceeded, it could lead to system instability or immediate power failure for all connected devices.

BRack temperature

Rack temperature is an important consideration for cooling but is secondary to ensuring adequate power supply, as an overloaded UPS would cause an immediate operational failure.

CRoom temperature

Room temperature is a general environmental concern for a data center, but the immediate impact of adding a server is on the rack's specific power and cooling capacity.

DEase of access

Ease of access is a logistical and maintenance consideration, not an immediate operational infrastructure limitation like power capacity.

Concept tested: Server installation power considerations

Topics

#server installation#UPS capacity#power management#rack infrastructure

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