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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