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I'm having a pretty rough day. The data center in Suwanee. GA (North Atlanta) took a direct lightning strike last night, and the power scrubbers weren't able to handle the surge.  I suppose it'd be hard to design something that can handle 100,000,000 volts at around 30,000 amps from the average lightning bolt.

It took out at least ten of the power distribution units at this facility; they've been repairing them all night.  Luckily, half of the power outlets in my racks still have power, so I guess that A/B/C power thing really works.   more...