Fuel availability generally dictates the type of standby generator selected as different types of generators use different types of fuel. For example, gasoline generators are typically used in residential or small commercial applications, while diesel generators are usually used in larger industrial and commercial applications. Propane or natural gas generators may also be used, depending on the availability of fuel sources.

Physical security means keeping unauthorized or ill-intentioned people out of places that they do not belong. This can involve a variety of measures, such as locks, alarms, access control systems, cameras, and guards. Physical security is an important part of any security system, as it helps to protect valuable assets and personnel from theft, vandalism, and other malicious activities.

Whenever electrical power is being consumed in an IT room or data center, heat is generated. This heat must be removed in order to maintain an optimal temperature for the equipment, and this is usually done through cooling systems such as air conditioning, air economization, liquid cooling, evaporative cooling, and immersion cooling.

A grounded wire is connected to metal appliance cases in order to provide a safe path for electricity to flow in the event of a short circuit or other electrical problem. This helps to protect the appliance and the people using it from potential electrical shocks, and it also helps prevent fires and other accidents.