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Nov 16, 2017 · Operations

How Alibaba’s Server‑Embedded Lithium BBU Revolutionizes Data Center Power Efficiency

Alibaba embeds lithium Battery Backup Units (BBU) directly into servers, creating a distributed power system that boosts efficiency to 99%, cuts PUE by up to 15%, reduces capital costs, and simplifies battery management for massive data‑center operations during events like Double 11.