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Is it safe to replace a Smart-UPS 5000 battery with the power connecte...

Hi, Can anybody please let me know if it is safe to replace the battery in a Smart-UPS 5000, without disconnecting the power? Thanks, Jeff
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shuting down 2 servers with powerchute

hi.i have 2 servers each one connected(usb) to 2 distinct SMART UPS 1500 RMI 2U.powerchute business edition is installed on both servers(agent and console).when the power goes off, server one is shutin...
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Symmetra RM: all lights on, screen entirely black, constant beep

Hey folks, Our usual guy who handles our UPS systems is vacationing on another continent, and this morning we come in and see that one of our three Symmetra RM units is unhappy: it's emitting a constan...
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Setting delay in event notification - specific scenerio

Hello, We have an interesting dilemma, and I was hopeful the logic behind event delay notification would make it possible. Scenerio: 10 sites.. Any of the sites can lose power on a given night, but 80%...
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Want to shut down servers with % of battery left, not X amount of time...

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Phase Balancing

We have a 3-Phase MGE UPS (20kVA). Currently our phases are unbalanced. I'm not familiar with the calculations that effect unbalanced loads in 3-Phase systems, and I'm wondering what effects an unbalan...
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Purchased Smart UPS 750 for a Dell Poweredge 6800 with 20A plug..

This unit does not have the correct 20A plug(1 horizontal blade on plug) on it. Is it safe to use a 20A to 15A plug converter on this or will the server draw too much amperage?Could this damage the ba...
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set up Smart UPS SUA1500 and new computer with Powerchute and cables

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Dissasemble RBC11 battery to replace individual UB1280?

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APC Symmetra LX 8KVa Load Question

We have an APC Symmetra LX 8 KVA with an expansion battery module and 3 PDU panels on the back of the device. I have 5 PDU's plugged into the 20A circuits. The load is currently showing about 75%. Howe...
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Step Down Transformer for Symmetra

Hello All, One of the fans is not operational on our step down transformer. Does APC supply replacement parts for the Transformer? What is the part number for the fan only? How long does the warranty l...
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