Advanced level · Module 4 of 6 · 24 guided hours
Power, Environment and E-Waste
Keep IT equipment running in difficult conditions and dispose of it responsibly.
Learning objectives
- Diagnose power problems and size UPS systems
- Plan solar power for IT equipment
- Protect equipment from heat, dust and humidity
- Handle e-waste responsibly
Topics
- power quality
- UPS types and sizing
- solar systems for IT
- heat, dust and humidity
- equipment rooms
- e-waste and batteries
Lessons
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Lesson 1 Power Problems and UPS Sizing
Choose power protection that matches the load and the outages.
surges, sags and outagesUPS typesload in wattsrun time
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Lesson 2 Solar Power for IT
Plan solar backup for computers and network equipment.
watt-hours per daypanels and batteriesinvertersqualified installation
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Lesson 3 Heat, Dust and Humidity
Protect equipment in harsh environments.
temperaturedusthumidity and condensationequipment rooms
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Lesson 4 E-Waste and Battery Disposal
Dispose of old equipment safely and responsibly.
reuse and refurbishmentrecyclingbattery hazardsdata wiping before disposal
Practical activity
Assess power and environmental risks at a case site, size UPS and solar backup for its key equipment and write an e-waste plan.
Expected outcomes
- Resilient IT in difficult environments
- Responsible disposal
Assessment
Site assessment, sizing calculations and e-waste plan assessed.
Taught live by an instructor — online or in person. Free course lessons are for self-study and do not lead to a certificate — see registration options.