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Cheap, low-power UPS

I am in the market for a new UPS for a low-power system (~120W). Price is a crucial factor, so I'm thinking of a budget product, specifically a Back-UPS or a Smart-UPS SC. Any reason why I should choos...
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SUA1500I fan noise

Hi, i'm planning to buy an APC Smart-UPS SUA1500i and I would like to know how much noise the fan do when it is operating at low speed (I saw in the kb that newer SUA1500I have a 2 speed fan, wich is a...
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Unable to set an IP Address

Hello, I have a Smart UPS RT 8000, SURT8000XLI. I installed the APC_Device_IP_Configuration_Wizard in my computer and the program was able to found an unconfigured management card. The MAC Address matc...
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connect Smart-UPS 3000 with RHEL5

Hi all I am trying to connect my RHEL5 server with Smart-UPS using PowerChute Business edition basic program using 940-1524D serial cable. the server cannot communicate with the UPS through tty port, w...
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unit was shutdown when there on boost and trim

hi guys SU2200 was shutdown when there on Boost or Trim and there a clicking sound like a relay. The set up was 2 units of SU220I was supply by genset if ever the main supply will fail, 208 VAC supplyi...
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loose plugs/sockets contact on a SUA750I

I just bought a UPS in Switzerland (230V, three-pronged power cables) that seems to work well except for loose contacts. The supplied cables (the ones used to connect gear to the UPS that is) have plug...
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Correct APC Unit

Hello, My name is Mike and I am new to this discussion forum. I am looking for help to identify just which APC unit I need to provide my customer with their minimum requirements. I have to be cost con...
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Replacing a Battery on a Matrix-UPS 5000

Hi, Probably a simple question to answer.. I've got a Matrix-UPS 5000 and have 4 Smartcell XRs connected to it. My EU LED indicates "*01 Battery Packs Need Replacement*". How can I tell which battery o...
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Entry Level UPS

I am looking for an entry level UPS that is both compatible with Windows Server 2003/2008 and communicates via USB to be used in a single server application. Is the SMT750 my only option?
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Rotten eggs smell from a Smart-UPS 700

I have an admittedly pretty old Smart-UPS (SU700INET, 220v, manufactured in 2001, firmware 50.11.I). The batteries are relatively new, one is 1-yr old, the second one 2-yr old (~27v according to powerc...
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Noisy fan on SMT1500

I recently bought an SMT1500 UPS. The fan is noisy - it runs for about 5 minutes, shuts off for about 5 seconds, and repeats. has anyone experienced this? I know the SMT1500 has a 2-speed fan, but this...
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