Devices to power
Identify the devices that must receive power from the APC UPS, measure or verify their load and distinguish essential equipment from devices that can be switched off during a power interruption.
APC
Power continuity with APC, to prepare shutdown and recovery.
APC UPS systems for SMEs in French-speaking Switzerland: assess equipment loads, useful runtime and controlled system shutdown with support from Sunitech.
SMEsat the heart of what we do
A dedicated contactwho knows your business
A local teamin French-speaking Switzerland
Suitable tools. Local support. A team close to you.
Geneva
Lausanne
Fribourg
Neuchâtel
Valais
Define what should continue during a power cut.
An APC uninterruptible power supply temporarily powers connected equipment when the main supply is disrupted. The project should state its purpose: briefly maintaining a network, enabling orderly shutdown or sustaining critical equipment for a defined period. For an SME in French-speaking Switzerland, we identify often overlooked dependencies such as switches and the service provider connection. Powering a server without the network needed to use it can still leave staff unable to work.
Required runtime
Define the time needed to shut services down cleanly or bridge a short interruption, then check the selected APC unit's runtime against the actual connected load and the condition of its batteries.
System shutdown
Check signalling and shutdown options for the APC equipment and compatible software, then test the sequence of actions against dependencies between the affected systems before relying on an automated response to power loss.
Batteries and maintenance
Review APC battery information and alerts, prepare checks and replacement according to the equipment involved, and retain a suitable procedure for the business devices that depend on the unit for protected power.
Connections and installation
Check connections, available space and installation conditions for the APC unit, involving appropriately qualified specialists where needed before connecting important business equipment to a new power protection arrangement in the premises.
Recovery after interruption
Prepare service restart after a power interruption involving the APC unit, identifying required checks and responsible people while retaining separate backups for the business data that must remain recoverable after an incident.
How we support you.
From initial scoping to ongoing support, the agreed work and each party’s responsibilities are defined with you before implementation.
Backing up your data
Configuration and monitoring of local and cloud backups.
Protecting your environments
Backup of workstations, servers, Microsoft 365 and business applications.
Disaster recovery strategy (DRP)
A recovery plan tailored to your critical services.
Documentation
Clear, up-to-date procedures for your teams.
Testing and validation
Regular restore tests to check that procedures work.
Advice and support
A dedicated contact to develop your solutions as your needs change.
Solutions suited to your sector.
We start with your teams’ needs, business applications and organisational constraints.
Professional services
Share client files between colleagues, with appropriate access and documents that are easy to find.
Healthcare & medical
Protect patient records and maintain the tools needed for consultations.
Property & construction
Find plans and files on site while keeping control of access for everyone involved.
Local authorities & associations
Organise access for employees, elected representatives and volunteers, and make handovers easier when teams change.
A well-managed environment.
Tools alone are not enough. Ongoing management, access and documentation need to remain clear over time.
Access and security
Roles, permissions and protections suited to the agreed scope.
Continuity
Identified dependencies, with backup and recovery arrangements to prepare.
User management
Documented joiners, leavers and changes in responsibility.
Monitoring and records
Accessible configuration, licence and upcoming renewal records.
Understand your options before deciding.
Uses, limitations and frequently asked questions: the points to clarify when preparing your project.
Size around load and required runtime.
Equipment consumption, sockets, format and expected runtime need considering together. We record loads and room constraints before comparing models. The manufacturer's runtime curve must correspond to the intended load; an advertised capacity alone cannot establish duration. An IT audit can include these dependencies, coordinated with the professional responsible for electrical installations if modifications are needed.
Prepare alerts and orderly shutdown.
PowerChute software is designed to arrange functions including shutdown of compatible systems during prolonged interruptions. We check the UPS, operating system, connections and architecture before deployment. Testing should follow the entire chain: detection, notification, shutdown and controlled restart. Physical servers, virtual machines and storage can require different sequences. Follow-up forms part of managed IT according to the agreed operating scope.
A battery does not replace a backup.
A UPS cannot recover a deleted file and does not protect against every IT incident. Batteries age and their condition needs monitoring. Tests and replacement should be planned rather than discovering inadequate runtime during an outage. Backup and disaster recovery separately address data and service recovery. We distinguish these objectives so the business knows what will remain available and what would need rebuilding.
Questions about powering your IT.
Can any UPS guarantee several hours of operation? No. Runtime depends on the model, batteries, battery condition and actual load. It must be calculated and checked.
Should every device receive the same protection? No. We distinguish equipment needed for continuity from equipment that can stop. This prioritisation avoids consuming reserves unnecessarily at the expense of essential services.
APC and Schneider Electric documentation.
The UPS management software guide presents PowerChute and equipment shutdown options. Compatibility, connections and runtime must be confirmed in the proposed model's documentation before installation.
Why work with Sunitech on your APC project?
Advice and solution selection
Review of your needs, comparison of options and clearly explained priorities.
Deployment and integration
Preparation, configuration, testing and coordination with the relevant providers.
Support and development
Agreed support scope, documentation, licences and next steps.
A project? A question?
Let’s discuss your needs.
An initial conversation to understand your situation and decide on the next steps together.
Contact us
- Review of your environment
- Understanding your business challenges
- Guidance and recommendations
- No obligation