APC SurgeArrest - Surge suppressor ( rack-mountable ) - AC 120 V - 9 output connector(s)

why do you need an Ethernet surge protector the answer can be summed up in one word lightning lightning can strike at any time wreaking havoc on your IT infrastructure and bring your business operations to a standstill wherever your business is located in the world your IT infrastructure is vulnerable to lightning strikes it is simply unavoidable lightning strikes are a major cause of device damage in 2014 lightning strikes in the US accounted for 740 million dollars worth of damage claims when equipment is directly hit by lightning nothing can prevent damage due to the sheer volume of energy significant damage can also occur within a 500 kilometer radius from the point of contact 90% of lightning strikes exceed 10 kiloohm pairs and around half of all lightning strikes exceed 30 killer amperes this is why surge protectors are so critical today what happens if I don't use a surge protect