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1. High-density IT equipment leads to localized high temperatures, which shortens battery life and requires frequent battery replacements.

High ambient temperature is a significant factor affecting the aging of UPS batteries and can lead to premature battery failure. High ambient temperature accelerates the chemical reactions inside valve-regulated lead-acid batteries, which speeds up water loss and corrosion, causing battery aging. Statistics show that for every 10°C increase in temperature (20-25°C), the lifespan of valve-regulated lead-acid batteries is shortened by 50%, which is one reason why lead-acid batteries need frequent replacement. However, in environments with dedicated air conditioning, this problem is greatly mitigated.

2. Valve-regulated sealed lead-acid batteries have a short design lifespan and require periodic replacement.

valve-regulated sealed lead-acid batteries varies depending on their chemical composition and manufacturing process. Typically, the actual lifespan of a valve-regulated sealed lead-acid battery is 3-5 years, and it also depends on various operating conditions, such as ambient temperature, depth of discharge, and number of discharge cycles. Assuming an edge computing site has a design lifespan of 10 years, this means the battery must be replaced two to three times during this period. If there are 1000 edge sites, all with different operating conditions and lifespans, then regular battery replacement becomes extremely difficult.

3. UPS has low efficiency and high electricity costs.

Not all input power from a UPS can be supplied to the load . UPSs have their own losses during operation, such as heat generated by electronic equipment such as inverters and rectifiers, transformer heating, and battery charging losses. Therefore, all UPSs have power losses. The electricity cost of a single UPS may seem insignificant, but when it reaches a certain amount, it will have a considerable impact on electricity costs and carbon emissions.

4. Monitor UPS operating status in real time to prevent downtime accidents.

The expected lifespan of valve-regulated sealed lead-acid batteries varies depending on their chemical composition and manufacturing process. Typically, the actual lifespan of a valve-regulated sealed lead-acid battery is 3-5 years, and it also depends on various operating conditions, such as ambient temperature, depth of discharge, and number of discharge cycles. Assuming an edge computing site has a design lifespan of 10 years, this means the battery must be replaced two to three times during this period. If there are 1000 edge sites, all with different operating conditions and lifespans, then regular battery replacement becomes extremely difficult.