[Discuss] UPSes

[R. McFarlane]

On 12/11/06 5:42 PM, David Bronaugh wrote:

> Hi people,
> 
> At work here, we just had our APC SmartUPS 700 fail; so I'm in the 
> market for a replacement.
> 
> Can anyone suggest a good UPS in the 600-1000 VA range for a small 
> server system that:
> - Won't light the office on fire;
> - Won't display undocumented failure modes or reduce uptime below that 
> of line power
> - And doesn't cost limbs plus your firstborn child
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> David


	Fail? Double check that. Typically, the batteries die, but those are 
easily replaced through an electronics store like Queale.
	The cheapest solution is to replace the batteries (as long as that is 
all that has died).
	Next best option, use the APC trade-UPS program. They give you a 
discount for a new model.
	Lastly, buy a new APC UPS. I commonly see 1000VA models for under $200 now.

	I recommend the SmartUPS models as you get far more useful log 
information from them than you do a Back-UPS model. Oh and NUT (Network 
UPS Tool) works great!

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