*4.2.1.5 Hardware or software errors of productive systems*


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• Installation error

affects also the electricity supply, there must also be a plan "B" for this supply, as a variety of technicians, engineers and scientists, who are usually quite familiar with standard infrastructure must act together as a team and need the electricity supply

• Incorrectly integrated backup systems (no jump-in in case of emergency)

• No space for new samples, stop of collection of essential samples caused by

• Exact planning of backups (at least 3 times backup storages and databases)

• Regular tests and controlling of function of backups and integration systems

for disaster management. **Possible reasons**

*Risk Management and Assessment*

• Natural disasters

**Possible consequences**

• Loss of samples and data

• Loss of money and time

storage space restrictions

• 24/7 monitoring with stand-by duty

• Large local and extramural backups

*4.2.1.5 Hardware or software errors of productive systems*

**Possible coping strategy**

• Alarm systems

**Possible reasons**

• Operational error

• Programming error

• Production error

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• Planning of insufficient backup capacities

• No alarm system and 24/7 monitoring

• No new projects—no third-party money

• Obligation to pay out partners (storage services)

• Backup system is not functional and or outdated

• Human factor

• Lack of maintenance

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