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It's a little disturbing that a security guard had the ability to shut the whole thing down. Is that normal? I would think they'd keep the power systems under
by mkr-hn 16y ago
It's a little disturbing that a security guard had the ability to shut the whole thing down. Is that normal?
I would think they'd keep the power systems under lock and key, or at least under the control of someone who knew what to do when a UPS starts making noise.
- jauer 16y agoNope. Data centers are really easy to shut off. Emergency Power Off buttons are often required by code to shut down breakers and UPS. I've heard that this is to prevent loss of life if a tech grabs a livewire and/or let the fire department know that power is removed before they start spraying water.
- throw_away 16y agoThe big red buttons are often there as a safety measure in case someone starts getting electrocuted. At very least, though, these very tempting buttons should be labeled in very dire language that they're not to be pressed unless either a) someone is about to die or b) you actually know what you're doing.