Device Behavior During a Power Outage
The following table describes the possible scenarios during a power outage and the corresponding device behavior.
Phase |
Scenario |
Network Device |
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Phase 1: From the start of the power outage until the end of the specified waiting time |
The power outage occurs. |
The device detects the remaining UPS power. |
The UPS power is greater than 15%. |
Depending on your UPS settings, the network device powers off or switches to auto-protection mode after the specified waiting time elapses. |
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The UPS power is less than 15%. |
Depending on your UPS settings, the device powers off or switches to auto-protection mode after the specified waiting time elapses. |
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The power is restored. |
The device remains functional. |
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Phase 2: From the end of the specified waiting time until the UPS runs out of power |
The power is not restored, and the device is in auto-protection mode. |
The device stops all running services. |
The power is not restored, and the device is powered off. |
The device remains powered off. |
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The power is restored, and the device is in auto-protection mode. |
The device remains powered off. |
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The power is restored, and the device is powered off. |
The device remains powered off. |
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Phase 3: From the moment the UPS runs out power until the power is restored |
The power is not restored, and the device is in auto-protection mode. |
The device powers off. |
The power is not restored, and the device is powered off. |
The device remains powered off. |
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The power is restored. |
The device applies the specified power recovery settings. |