In recent years, the explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) has created a technological fever, changing the way we live and work. From applications like chatbots and self-driving cars to automated manufacturing systems, AI not only opens up new opportunities but also poses challenges in data and power management. As the hubs for storing and processing the massive amounts of data required for AI applications, data centers need not only a stable power source but also guaranteed continuity to prevent system interruptions.

1. The Ever-Increasing Power Demands of Data Centers

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has acknowledged that the power demand for AI-driven data centers worldwide will eventually necessitate an expansion of electricity production, requiring new breakthroughs in the energy sector, such as nuclear fusion reactors. This illustrates the immense electricity consumption of data centers and the potential inability of the power supply to meet this demand in the near future.

Mr. Hoang Nam Tien, Vice Chairman of the FPT University Council, stated: "A small data center of ours has a capacity of 12 MW, which is equivalent to the power output of a small hydroelectric plant. The data center we are currently building, at 30MW, is comparable to the capacity of a typical wind power plant (50MW)." (Source: doanhnhantrevietnam.vn)

Data centers require enormous amounts of energy because they must maintain thousands of servers operating continuously 24/7 to handle computations and data storage. This also demands a substantial power supply for the cooling systems to prevent thermal overload.

‍2. The Risks of a Data Center Power Outage

Despite these immense power needs, any interruption to the power supply can severely impact a data center's systems:

• Inaccessible Data: An interruption in data access can paralyze the entire operation of related applications and systems. This issue directly affects product operations, business revenue, and the user experience.

• Data Loss: A sudden power outage can lead to the loss of data that has not yet been backed up, causing significant trouble for both users and the business.

• Equipment Damage: Sudden power fluctuations can damage sensitive hardware such as servers and storage units.

• Damage to Business Reputation: Frequent power outages that disrupt product usage negatively affect the user experience, thereby eroding the company's credibility.

Given these risks, having a reliable backup power system is mandatory for data centers. A high-quality, dependable generator system will help protect a business from the risks of power interruptions, which can occur at any time and for any reason.

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