APC by Schneider Electric for NZ Hotels & Hospitality

Ensuring Power Continuity in Hospitality

Hospitality operations require uninterrupted power for guest services, security systems, and business administration. Power outages or fluctuations can disrupt check-ins, payment processing, and guest comfort. APC Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) provide battery backup power, allowing critical systems to continue running during short outages or to shut down gracefully during extended ones. This protects data and prevents service interruptions that can impact guest satisfaction and revenue.

Key APC Products for Power Protection

• Line-Interactive UPS: Suitable for smaller hotels or specific departmental needs, offering voltage regulation and battery backup.
• Online Double-Conversion UPS: Provides the highest level of power protection for critical applications like front desk operations, server rooms, and building management systems, ensuring a consistent, clean power supply.
• Surge Protectors: Essential for safeguarding sensitive electronics from damaging power surges and spikes, common in commercial environments.

Physical Infrastructure for IT and Networking

Modern hotels operate extensive IT and networking infrastructure to support guest Wi-Fi, entertainment systems, property management software, and security. APC offers a range of racks, enclosures, and power distribution units (PDUs) to house and manage this equipment efficiently. Proper physical infrastructure ensures equipment protection, organised cabling, and optimal performance.

Racks and Enclosures

• NetShelter SX Racks: Designed for high-density IT environments, offering security, cooling efficiency, and cable management for server rooms and network closets.
• Wall-Mount Enclosures: Ideal for smaller deployments in various locations throughout a hotel, such as for network switches or surveillance equipment, where floor space is limited.

Power Distribution Units (PDUs)

• Basic PDUs: Distribute reliable power to multiple devices within a rack.
• Metered PDUs: Provide real-time power monitoring, enabling better capacity planning and energy management.
• Switched PDUs: Offer remote control of individual outlets, allowing for remote rebooting of equipment and power cycling to save energy.

Cooling Solutions for IT Spaces

Even small IT closets or server rooms within a hotel can generate significant heat. Maintaining optimal temperatures is crucial for the longevity and reliability of IT equipment. Overheating can lead to system failures, data loss, and costly downtime. APC cooling solutions are designed to efficiently manage heat in various IT environments, from dedicated data rooms to distributed network closets.

Cooling Products

• Room Cooling: Precision cooling units designed for dedicated server rooms, maintaining consistent temperature and humidity.
• InRow Cooling: Deployed directly within the server row, providing targeted cooling for high-density racks.

Monitoring and Management

Effective management of power and infrastructure is vital for hospitality operations. APC provides software and hardware solutions for remote monitoring and management of UPS systems, PDUs, and environmental conditions. This allows IT teams to proactively address issues, receive alerts, and ensure the continuous operation of critical systems, even across multiple hotel properties.

Management Tools

• EcoStruxure IT: Cloud-based software for remote monitoring and management of physical infrastructure, providing insights and alerts.
• Network Management Cards: Enable remote monitoring and control of individual UPS units over a network.