Long-term (hours+) solution for power outage: PBX, lights, and computers

[James R. Van Zandt]

"Greg Rundlett" <greg.rundlett at gmail.com> wrote:

>   You've probably already ruled this out b/c the building and office
>   layout, but maybe a fueled generator running outside would work.
>   Since there are local small UPSes, and people are onsite, there would
>   be time to get the generator setup.   Run some heavy duty extension
>   cords to the office window.
>
>   Solution cost < $3,000

I'd say a printer can weather a power outage better than a PC.  You
might put the PCs on the UPS, but connect the printers to the regular
power then move them to the generator if the power fails.

You might set up a few workers with laptops, which have built-in
UPSs.  Maybe they get big LCDs too, but have to switch to the smaller
laptop screens during a power outage.

                  - Jim Van Zandt