INOC quotes power in Volt-amps (VA). This unit quantity does not change whether a client needs 120 VAC, 208 VAC (Volts AC) - where as Amps (A) changes depending on the voltage and can cause confusion. Using a common unit makes things easier.
For example:
- 500 VA @ 110 VAC = 4.54 Amps
- 500 VA @ 208 VAC = 2.40 Amps
Most all modern IT equipment (Dell, SuperMicro, EMC, NetApp, Cisco, Juniper, etc) accepts 208 VAC and being more efficient, it’s our standard and what clients prefer. You actually save money by changing nothing more than the power cable. We can offer 120 VAC power for those who absolutely need it.
INOC can bill power in two ways, a fixed amount or in blocks based on consumption, whichever is most convenient or cost-effective for the client. Block-based billing saves our clients substantially over traditional "breaker" based billing where you’re typically paying for power you’ll never use.