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Is My PSU compatible with this UPS
I have this PSU and this UPS, however due to the PSU being/having an active PFC (power factor correction) it is incompatible with my UPS (at least according to APC tech support, for reference see my ...
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Computer hangs due to underpowered UPS?
I just bought a new UPS. Now since I started using it I experienced at least 3 random freeze in Windows 7 and it happens during the first 10 minutes of start-up. Note when I say freeze, I mean I ...
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Does a UPS charge it's battery even if my computer is turned on?
I bought a new UPS and the manual says something like "the UPS must charge for 24 hours before it can work properly..."
My question is, does it charge even if my computer is turned-on or should I ...
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Do I need to turn off my UPS when I power off my PC?
Do I need to turn off my UPS when I power off my PC?
Or, put differently, is it okay for the UPS to be turned on all the time?
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Will a 300W UPS work fine if my PSU is 500W?
I am getting a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply), currently here are my options:
http://www.apc.com/products/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=BE500R-PH
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What Is AVR Mode In UPS Software Management?
When UPS was disconnected from power source and 25W desk lamp was connected to it, all was normal:
But as soon as i have unplugged it and plugged in 95W fan, AVR "Normal" changed to up arrow:
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To place a Kill A Watt meter between the PSU and UPS or between the UPS and Wall Outlet?
Are you supposed to place a Kill A Watt meter between the PSU and UPS like so:
PSU--Kill A Watt--UPS--Wall Outlet?
or are you supposed to place a Kill A Watt meter after the UPS like so:
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How can I get WinPower 3.2.0.2 to find my UPS on Linux
How can I get WinPower 3.2.0.2 to find my UPS on Linux?
I'm using Ubuntu 11.10
I have an Advice UPS
After install WinPower, it cannot detect the UPS which is connected with USB cable.
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My UPS has a 5ms switchover time, server shuts off during said time
Is there anything I can do to prevent the server from shutting down? (bios setting etc). the server in question is an HP Proliant ML350 G6. I've got an eaton 5110 UPS and Eaton claims that we need to ...
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Does UPS make any sound when not powering computer?
I would like to buy UPS, but the review I read:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/apc-smt1500-cyberpower-cp1500pfclcd-tripp-lite-smart1500slt,2785-12.html
make me alert of one thing -- the noise ...
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How can I select a good UPS for network hardware?
After a recent power outage I realized that while all our main computers are laptops with battery power, the WiFi and modem are not. Cable service to the area continued working fine, but without ...
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Is this UPS strong enough? [closed]
I have a pretty power hungry rig, enough that I threw an 850w PSU in there. I've played around with a few wattage estimation/calculator sites and they've all suggested I would need at least 650-750w ...
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What is the recommended placement for an Uninterruptible Power Supply? [closed]
I once had a water leak in my flat and my UPS was on the floor, but I noticed and prevented the leak. Now I see my mistake with the UPS placement since it is wrong to place it on the floor.
I am now ...
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Surge Protectors - Wall Outlet Plug vs. Stationary Surge Protector
While the former will cost 3 times less:
The latter will cost more:
Question:
Are both almost the same or the latter is better (which i suppose is judging by price)?
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Is it okay to use a UPS without a ground?
I have a UPS unit that I would like to use for a workstation installation that does not have a valid ground (in the Philippines, a true ground is a luxury).
I am not an Electrical Engineer, but I ...
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Using notebook batteries as a no-break (UPS) for a desktop
I have a notebook battery at home that became useless when my old notebook died (RIP). Can I use the battery in some way to implement something like a no-break (also known as UPS (Uninterruptible ...
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Does Laptop's Battery Condition Power When On AC?
I doubt about this, but still want to hear what others think. UPS condition power but does laptop's battery condition power?
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Using Laptop Battery And Surge Protector Instead Of UPS? [closed]
I was thinking of using battery and surge protector instead of UPS. With UPS you have to:
Do checkups
Ship for battery replacements
i.e it is a hassle. With laptop battery you have nothing to ...
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Laptop Malfunctions After UPS Failure? I Have Got What I Deserved
My UPS failed today and laptop ceased working. UPS failed me before 1 time and it was when laptop was on standby but nothing happened to the laptop however. Also there were times when laptop was ...
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Is there a way to tell the laptop battery when to stop charging?
I don't want my laptop's battery to always be at 100% because it lessens battery life, especially when above 25 Celcius, the lowest summer temperature in Israel (currently 30C - 32C). I prefer to keep ...
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Internal UPS for desktop computers?
I was wondering, are there internal UPS'es available for desktop computers?
Every laptop has something like a UPS in it: The battery pack. Desktop computers don't consume that much power, it should ...
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in-car server, avoid disk error when power interruption?
guys I have a low powered 1U server in my car which collect some data, but when I stop my car and remove my key, the power for the linux box will be cut immediately for the computer. And power back ...
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Is UPS wattage rating for battery backup outlets only?
I have a Back-UPS ES 550 from APC, and I'm wondering if that 550 wattage rating is for the battery backup side only or all outlets? It has 8 outlets. 4 that say battery backup, and 4 that say surge ...
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What happens if a Drobo experiences a power failure during a rebuild?
I recently purchased a Drobo and I was wondering, what happens to the Drobo if it's in the middle of a rebuild and there's a power failure? I know that the Drobo cannot protect against a disk failure ...
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Setting an APC SU700I UPS for PC hibernation after 2min of power outage? (APC UPS experienced user might be needed)
I have an APC SU700I UPS connected to my PC via a serial cable. I'm running Win7 x64, and Vmware Workstation on this PC. I'm using APC PowerChute Business Edition v8.0 web agent interface.
The ...
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What to look for in a good UPS?
I just asked this question where my PC may have been fried due to a power surge.
Now I'm browsing around and I'm curious what characteristics make a quality UPS? What should I be looking at? Should I ...
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Attaching LCD monitor to UPS - output waveform matters or not?
I've got a quite expensive LCD monitor (~$1000) and I wish to protect it from instabilities in the power line. So I intend to get a UPS for it.
I see two types of UPS devices which differ on the ...
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UPS for PC: management and care
How should one care about UPS (do maintenance of UPS) for a home computer?
I am asking because after one case where UPS was discharged fully (till it was empty), it now does not hold the power: it ...
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What is better for power problems, a UPS or a voltage regulator?
I live in a cheap flat filled with expensive, sensitive electronic devices. There is only one electric circuit for everything to plug in. Several times a day, the fridge's compressor wakes up, and ...
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UPS and Surge suppressors: what do joules mean?
I have been looking at UPS's and noticed that they usually have a joules rating much lower than what a relatively inexpensive $40 surge suppressor does. Does this mean that in the event of a surge ...
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need UPS communication software for ubuntu
i have a server that should have an energy reserves.
i want to use some UPS for this.
but how to make it can communicate with PC, so it can makes the PC shutdown automatically.
whats software for ...
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What UPS do you use for home server?
What UPS equipment do you use or would you recommend for a home server (to power 1 or 2 Linux servers)?
What's your setup? Do you have a power generator to power the UPS in case of a prolonged power ...
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attach C14 male power 3-pin connector to 2-wire cord
I need to attach a C14 male connector to my 2-wire cord to get power from my UPS.
should I ignore the middle pin on C14 and attach my 2 wires of my cord to left and right pins?
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Can a UPS give off an EM field capable of interfering with desktop components?
I own an APC Back-UPS ES 750; it's about 4 years old, and is the only major component remaining in a question that has been boggling me for the last 18 months.
(Yep, I originally posted this question ...
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Should I use UPS with my laptop to extend the battery life?
I recently bought a new Vaio laptop which has a 4400 mAh battery. I will use it at home most of the time, and I have an unused uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Should I remove the battery and ...
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Why PC reboots when there’s a power failure even with UPS?
I've purchased a Line Interactive UPS 1200VA. It's supposed to give 8~20min backup (as written in the manual). This UPS has transfer time < 10ms. It works fine when the mains is active.
But the ...
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Is UPS necessary to have for a PC?
Can my computer components ( Monitor, Motherboard, RAM, HDD, CPU, SMPS) become damaged due to a sudden power flux. It's only needed to shut down Windows properly.
Can I solve both Hardware and ...
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UPS behaviour when Snow Leopard is asleep
What is Snow Leopard's behaviour when there is a power failure and it is connected to a UPS, and it is in sleep mode? Will the UPS alarm notification wake OSX?
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APC UPS Overload light blinking and constant alarm tone
I have a Back-UPS XS 900 on a standalone Debian server that seems to randomly start sounding a constant overload alarm, even with nothing plugged in. The alarm continues to sound until I manually ...
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What do I plug in first, my voltage regulator or UPS?
I have a voltage regulator and UPS battery backup. Putting the voltage regulator first and then the UPS or the UPS and then voltage regulator both work, but what is best?
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UPS Switching time
What is the average time for a UPS to switch from line power to battery? I now there are some more expensive "inline" UPS which don't have a switching transient, but I want to see if I can use a less ...
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APC ES 350 - continuous alarm
Continuous alarm on ES-350, power light (green) blinking. There are no other audio/visual indicators. Circuit breaker button is popped out, won't reset, attached devices have power. Power cycle and ...
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UPS - safe to plug all the equipment in a single plug?
I will be needing to back up about 8-10 computers, and am considering getting a single high capacity ups for the job.
I am assuming somewhere around 3000VA will be needed for this, but the real ...
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Shut Down VMware guest applications when UPS kicks in
So my situation is that I am running VMware workstation to run a LAMP server for some lightweight data collection.
My host OS is Windows XP. I have a APC UPS that is set to shut down the PC via ...
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Why does my UPS break AC adaptors?
I've got a couple of my AC adaptors fail at different times during what I assume were power spikes, while being connected to my UPS. It's a pretty old APC 500 which I use only to back up my router and ...
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computer shutoff suddenly, I have a APC backup UPS SE 350
My computer suddenly shutoff (abruptly), and then the APC (UPS SE 350) started to beep continuously.
I pressed the button on it and it stopped, then I pressed it again and it turned on (green light) ...
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How do I get Snow Leopard to recognize an old RS-232 UPS?
Instead of blowing $100+ on a brand new UPS, I decided to try to resuscitate the ancient CPS350SL that got me through college and grad school. One $7 sealed lead-acid battery later and it's back in ...
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Does a cable internet connection remain active during a loss of power in the apartment building?
I live in an apartment building in Czech Republic, Europe. I have a cable internet connection with a static IP connected to an Ubuntu server I set up. Recently out building lost power, though the ...
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Is it alright to put a UPS right next to a PC?
Due to lack of space I'm considering placing a UPS right next to a PC. The UPS is a Niky 1100(VA), a somewhat powerful, yet low-quality machine. Should I be worried about any magnetic field this thing ...
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If my power supply is 700w, do I need a 700w UPS?
if my power supply is 700w, do I need a 700w UPS?
I am running dual 20" dell LCD's, a i7 quad core system with a radion 4870 1gb video card, 2 hard drives.
