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[–] bane_killgrind@slrpnk.net 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Too cheap to buy UPS, generators and redundant fiber or something?

[–] palarith@aussie.zone 4 points 3 months ago (3 children)

We are a small medical practice. It would cost approx $15k in batteries to give us about 3 operating hours. Not economically viable.

But do you think something like an airport would have enough diesel capacity to contiune operating in a power out?

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 5 points 3 months ago

If you are taking about human lives it could be important. Many hospitals spends a significant amount to make sure there isn't any downtime.

[–] bane_killgrind@slrpnk.net 5 points 3 months ago

UPS should only be sized enough for the generator power to spin up.

[–] GenderNeutralBro@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 3 months ago

Hospitals and airports typically have their own backup generators, yeah. Not entirely sure how long they're prepared to operate off-grid.