Translation guide
A device that provides emergency power when the main power source fails. In Japanese, the technical term is commonly used, often abbreviated as UPS.
Referring to the hardware device that provides backup power.
The full technical term for an uninterruptible power supply. Used in formal or technical contexts.
サーバールームには無停電電源装置が設置されています。
An uninterruptible power supply is installed in the server room.
The common abbreviation, pronounced as individual letters. Widely understood in IT and business contexts.
UPSのバッテリーを交換する必要があります。
We need to replace the UPS battery.
In everyday conversation among IT professionals, simply saying 'UPS' (ユーピーエス) is natural and widely understood. The full term is more common in written manuals or formal specifications.
A slightly shorter form, still technical but less formal than the full term.
この無停電電源は最大10分間のバックアップが可能です。
This uninterruptible power supply can provide backup for up to 10 minutes.