The February 2021 Texas winter storm emphasized how data centers continued operating as much of the state experienced prolonged power outages. Robust redundancy measures, including on-site generators, fuel storage, and hardened facility design, were key to maintaining uptime. Operators activated emergency protocols, secured fuel under challenging conditions, and worked closely with utility providers to protect critical digital services. While homes and businesses went dark, data centers supported essential functions such as healthcare systems, financial transactions, and communications.
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How do data centers guard against natural disasters? Learn about the measures data center providers deploy to keep customer IT environments operating 24/7.
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