A few tips on how to survive the heat wave!

It has been hot as in Hades here lately. Most of us enjoy a day or two of such temperatures, but when the heat wave lasts longer it becomes more difficult to survive it without problems.  Humans, animals and our lawns are not the only sufferers in such conditions. Our computer equipment is also affected. Most of it requires cooler temperatures to function properly. Servers are famous for misbehaving when it is too hot. If you have one you must make sure that the server room has climate control and the temperature is kept low. What’s more, it would be a good idea to check on it frequently to make sure that the temperature is kept at the proper level. It is very important to connect your server to a good UPS unit which, when configured properly, allows for a safe shut down in case of a power outage. However, if you start hearing beeping noises from your server room it is time to take action.

Servers are not the only equipment that needs to be looked after. Laptops are very sensitive to heat as well. If you have to operate one in hot environment, it is imperative to make sure that all the vents are not blocked to allow for free air movement. If your fan starts to work too much, it is time to shut your unit down and give it a bit of a rest before it overheats and shuts down and you lose all the work you have not managed to save.

Workstations may be affected by the heat as well, so just listen to the fans working and if they seem to be switched on more than usual, give your computer a rest. Again, power outages might cause some data loss, so make sure your unit is connected to a UPS as well.

If you follow these simple steps, you should be able to survive this heat without major problems. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call us for advice! When you are well prepared it is easy to stay cool! ;D