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Posted: β2021-06-30 08:45 AM . Last Modified: β2024-03-07 02:37 AM
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Posted: β2021-06-30 08:45 AM . Last Modified: β2024-03-07 02:37 AM
Hi,
I've deployed 29 Smart-UPS 2200XL and RM XL UPSs and connected Cisco PoE switches to about half of them.
When I view the Load in Watts using the Web interface of the NIC card, the vast majority of them show a load (ranging from about 6 - 12%) and a corresponding battery runtime of about 1.5 hours. But 2 or 3 of them show 0.0% load and a very long runtime (4.5 hours). All UPS NIC cards have been upgraded to the latest software version.
This is wierd. Any explanation? Bug perhaps?
I've attached a screen shot. I can assure you that 2 Cisco 24 port PoE switches are plugged into this UPS. Just to ensure that the UPS is working correctly I unplugged the UPS from power and the switches continued to stay up.
Thanks in advance for your help, Ian.
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Posted: β2021-06-30 08:45 AM . Last Modified: β2024-03-07 02:37 AM
hi Ian.
The UPS is the least accurate at very low loads versus when fully loaded as far as load reporting. i have seen this before. if the load is barely an amp or between one and two amps, it might show no load. it is not a bug and would be related to the UPS reporting, not the network management card.
i wouldnt be concerned as long as the UPS provides the expected runtime and functions correctly.
we missed your screenshot but i can imagine what it looks like π
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Posted: β2021-06-30 08:45 AM . Last Modified: β2024-03-07 02:37 AM
hi Ian.
The UPS is the least accurate at very low loads versus when fully loaded as far as load reporting. i have seen this before. if the load is barely an amp or between one and two amps, it might show no load. it is not a bug and would be related to the UPS reporting, not the network management card.
i wouldnt be concerned as long as the UPS provides the expected runtime and functions correctly.
we missed your screenshot but i can imagine what it looks like π
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Posted: β2021-06-30 08:45 AM . Last Modified: β2024-03-07 02:37 AM
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Posted: β2021-06-30 08:45 AM . Last Modified: β2024-03-07 02:37 AM
You are right! thank you, you help me today!
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