A power outage is a loss of electrical power to a network device or system, which can cause data loss, downtime, or damage12.
A network administrator should implement power protection measures to prevent or mitigate the impact of power outages on the network12.
One of the power protection measures is an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), which is a device that provides backup power to a network device or system in case of a power outage12.
A UPS works by using a battery or other energy source to supply power to the connected device or system when the main power source fails or drops below a certain level12.
A UPS can also provide power conditioning, which is the process of filtering and regulating the quality of the power supply to prevent fluctuations, spikes, or surges that can damage or disrupt the network device or system12.
A UPS is the BEST solution to prevent the servers from going down in this scenario, because it can provide continuous and stable power to the servers during the power outage, allowing them to operate normally or shut down gracefully12.
The other options are not the best solution to prevent the servers from going down, because they have different limitations or disadvantages:
ARedundant power supplies are devices that provide an alternative power source to a network device or system in case of a power failure or malfunction of the primary power source12. They are not the best solution to prevent the servers from going down, because they still depend on the availability of the main power supply or another power source, such as a generator or a UPS12. They also do not provide power conditioning, which can protect the servers from power fluctuations12.
C . A generator is a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, which can be used to power a network device or system in case of a power outage12. It is not the best solution to prevent the servers from going down, because it can take some time to start up and switch over to the generator power, which can cause a brief interruption or data loss12. It also requires fuel, maintenance, and ventilation, which can add to the cost and complexity of the power protection system12.
D . A power distribution unit (PDU) is a device that distributes power from a single source to multiple outlets, which can be used to connect and manage multiple network devices or systems12. It is not a solution to prevent the servers from going down, because it does not provide backup power or power conditioning, but only distributes the existing power supply12. It can also introduce a single point of failure, if the PDU itself fails or malfunctions12.
Reference:
1: Power Protection - N10-008 CompTIA Network+ : 5.5
2: CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Full Course for Beginners - Power Protection (5.5)