If one of the two power supplies in a server fails, what will be the outcome?

When a server is equipped with dual power supplies, it is designed for redundancy in order to enhance reliability and uptime. If one of the power supplies fails, the other power supply continues to function and provides the necessary power to keep the server operational. This design feature ensures that a single point of failure, such as the failure of one power supply, does not result in a complete shutdown of the server.

This redundancy is particularly important in critical server environments where uptime is essential. In such scenarios, administrators typically can replace the faulty power supply without affecting the server’s operation, allowing for continuous service and minimal disruption.

The other options do not accurately describe the situation with a dual power supply setup. A graceful shutdown would typically occur if both power supplies failed, but with one still operational, this would not happen. The automatic transfer switch and UPS load concerns are related to different scenarios involving power sources and load management rather than directly addressing the functionality of dual power supplies.