Data Center Power Outage Checklist

Pre-Outage Preparation

• Notify relevant stakeholders and staff
• Confirm emergency power systems (UPS, generators) are operational
• Backup all critical data
• Identify and label critical systems and their power sources
• Communicate outage procedures and responsibilities

During Outage

• Confirm activation of UPS and generator systems
• Monitor temperature and environment sensors
• Record the exact time of power loss
• Communicate status updates to all stakeholders
• Assess impact on critical systems

Post-Outage Recovery

• Verify restoration of main power
• Gradually restore systems and services
• Inspect equipment for damage or faults
• Review and confirm data integrity
• Communicate recovery status to stakeholders

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