New administrator

Anonymous user · ‎2021-06-30

I have been recently hired into a network administrator position from college. I have three servers currently, one is a domain controller, one is a macintosh, and the other an xp "FileMaker" Server. I currently have one Back - UPS x5 1500. I'm not sure how to configure the UPS. It was already here when I took the job. I'm not even sure if it's strong enough to support all three servers. Also, sre you supposed to do more than just plug the power cords into the back, because I see what appears to be data connections also.

Anonymous user · ‎2021-06-30

wancona wrote:
I have been recently hired into a network administrator position from college. I have three servers currently, one is a domain controller, one is a macintosh, and the other an xp "FileMaker" Server. I currently have one Back - UPS x5 1500. I'm not sure how to configure the UPS. It was already here when I took the job. I'm not even sure if it's strong enough to support all three servers. Also, sre you supposed to do more than just plug the power cords into the back, because I see what appears to be data connections also.

It depends on the power usage of your servers If they're ordinary PCs designated as servers, the UPS should have enough power. You don't need any data connection for basic functionality. The data connection is to allow UPS to tell computers to shut down after a predefined duration or before the UPS run out of battery and cuts the load off.

If you need the UPS to simply provide battery power up to the available capacity of the battery, just plug-in the load and you're good to go. If you're using a CRT monitor, don't let the monitor power off as the degauss coil will power on demanding a surge power.

If you have LCD monitors, configure energy saver settings to shut off the monitor after 2-3 minutes of idle. This will help extend runtime.

See Answer In Context

TheNotoriousKMP_apc · ‎2021-06-30

Hello,

You should not be using an XS 1500 to support three of your servers. What you're going to be looking for is a UPS at least 2kVA in capacity, and either a Network Management Card, or a Serial Interface Expander so that you can control shutdowns on all three. The XS1500 is a Back-UPS product which is designed for home/home office equipment. Smart-UPS are designed to work with Network/Server systems.

Anonymous user · ‎2021-06-30

wancona wrote:
I have been recently hired into a network administrator position from college. I have three servers currently, one is a domain controller, one is a macintosh, and the other an xp "FileMaker" Server. I currently have one Back - UPS x5 1500. I'm not sure how to configure the UPS. It was already here when I took the job. I'm not even sure if it's strong enough to support all three servers. Also, sre you supposed to do more than just plug the power cords into the back, because I see what appears to be data connections also.

It depends on the power usage of your servers If they're ordinary PCs designated as servers, the UPS should have enough power. You don't need any data connection for basic functionality. The data connection is to allow UPS to tell computers to shut down after a predefined duration or before the UPS run out of battery and cuts the load off.

If you need the UPS to simply provide battery power up to the available capacity of the battery, just plug-in the load and you're good to go. If you're using a CRT monitor, don't let the monitor power off as the degauss coil will power on demanding a surge power.

If you have LCD monitors, configure energy saver settings to shut off the monitor after 2-3 minutes of idle. This will help extend runtime.