A battery powered back-up system that quickly switches to battery power when electrical current to the computer system is disrupted (surge, sags, and failures). Election offices ensure election operations continuity by utilizing UPS systems in the event of a power failure. UPS systems come in various sizes and are rated by hours/minutes of service following a power failure.
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A battery powered back-up system that quickly switches to battery power when electrical current to the computer system is disrupted (surge, sags, and failures). Election offices ensure election operations continuity by utilizing UPS systems in the event of a power failure. UPS systems come in various sizes and are rated by hours/minutes of service following a power failure.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Uninterruptable Power Supply. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/uninterruptable-power-supply
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