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Bypass mode for SU2200RMXLNET ?

We have some older SmartUPS 2200XLs in one of our branch office's server rooms. These are all heading towards 'end of serviceable life' - we already have a newer APC UPS (RT 10000) in place and later t...
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Can SUA1500i automatically power down 2 servers?

Hi We are looking to use an SUA1500i to power two servers. If the power goes off can we use the Smart-UPS function to power off both servers automatically?
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tower Smart UPS 1400 doesn't power on

I'd love to put this old UPS back into service. It was in a closet, sitting unused when I started the job. Today I plugged it in to try to check whether the batteries were good. The UPS doesn't power o...
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Need a UPS? Learn the difference between Watts versus Volt Amps (VA)

If you are in the market for a UPS and you want to learn how to size your UPS correctly, listen to this podcast or read this White Paper to learn about watts and volt amps commonly referred to as VA.Wh...
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Determine amount of power being used

I have 4 APC racks with servers and equipment in each one. I have multiple APC Smart-UPS units (2-3 in each rack). What is the best way to determine how much power I am pulling from all of this equipme...
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Symmetra LX and Bypass??

Does APC recommend using an external bypass with the Symmetra LX even though it has a built in bypass? Specifically the 16k Symmetra UPS. Anyone have any thoughts?
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UPS Batteries - a HOT topic

As the summer months approach, and things in and around the Data Center heat up, make sure to keep an eye on all of your UPS batteries. Here are a few tips to keep in mind so that you dont fall prey to...
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server shut down, power and ups remained on?

Smart UPS 2200, the server it was connected to lost power, when I went to check it out, the server was off, the UPS was on, replace battery light was solid red, battery charge lights were all green- fu...
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generator + UPS

We have a couple of servers and several workstations in a small office. All equipment is on a distributed set of qty 6 1100VA back-ups which are about 50% loaded. We would like to be able to power the ...
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Sizing question

I'm looking at buying another UPS and bouncing between another Symmetra or a Smart. I thought I had a clue what I was doing until I looked at our existing Symmetra and got myself all confused. Our Symm...
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Input/Output Voltage Convention

The SU5000R5T-TF3 is listed as a 208V Input and 120/208V Output. This raises several questions: 1) Since it has a 3-blade input plug (NEMA L3-30P), I'm assuming this is a single phase supply, fed from ...
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