BE500-PH plug 2 devices in one outlet

[Anonymous user]

I have:
- Midtower PC
- monitor 14" CRT
- router xavi (x8021r)
- switch 8 port (ENH908-NWY)

I need all this devices to stay connected to internet during a power faliure, i need to know if i can connect 2 devices (router and switch) into one outlet (battery poweded outlet) with a power strip

[TheNotoriousKMP_apc]

Hello,

Based on the information you provided, it may put the UPS at or near maximum capacity. Since the number of battery backup outlets is dependant upon the size of the UPS, I would recommend having a larger UPS for this type of job.

[Anonymous user]

I read that the Back-UPS must be plugged directly into a wall outlet; not into a surge protector or a power strip and that void warranties, but i want to know if plugging a power strip into a UPS to increase your number of outlets (one outlet for router and switch), don´t damage the ups

[TheNotoriousKMP_apc]

Hello,

Again I'm going to reiterate what I stated earlier. Do not plug a surge protector into the UPS regardless of what side, as it's going to hinder the performance. If you are using a surge protector to achieve more outlets, we cannot guarantee performance on the UPS. As previously stated, the number of provided outlets is based on the size of the UPS. If you're going to plug all of this equipment into the battery side, you're only going to get 2-3 minutes tops of runtime anyways, so you'll need a larger unit to run on battery longer.

[Anonymous user]

The Notorious K.M.P. wrote:
Hello,

Again I'm going to reiterate what I stated earlier. Do not plug a surge protector into the UPS regardless of what side, as it's going to hinder the performance. If you are using a surge protector to achieve more outlets, we cannot guarantee performance on the UPS. As previously stated, the number of provided outlets is based on the size of the UPS. If you're going to plug all of this equipment into the battery side, you're only going to get 2-3 minutes tops of runtime anyways, so you'll need a larger unit to run on battery longer.

The power consumption of router and switch are very small and I see no issue with using a power strip. There's a difference between "power strip" and surge protector, but if you go to Target or the like, just look for a product marked as "power strip" these do not have surge protector. If you have a lot of wall-warts power strip and/or power squid is the only way to get around it.

It's not a good idea to put a power strip downstream of UPS, but upstream there's really no issue. Either way, APC warranty clause states that equipment coverage will be valid, even if you use a surge protector with your UPS, so long as they're APC-MGE brand.

[TheNotoriousKMP_apc]

The point about the warranty was already made in a prior post. The information pertaining to the surge protector and not being used with the UPS is due to the VA Capacity. These things are designed with a set number of outlets to make sure that the user does not overload the UPS. If you need more plugs, chances are, you're going to need a larger UPS. I was also trying to make the point that the surge protector may hinder performance because it is NOT a power distribution unit. Therefore, it's receiving a step approximated sine wave (which if other people use a surge protector and a PC, it may just power off, who knows), the power is going to not be steady, nor is it evenly distributed.

[Anonymous user]

Thanks for the fast response, but if I connect 2 devices (router and switch) into one outlet (battery poweded outlet) with a power strip, it causes some kind of problem or its can works fine

[Anonymous user · Accepted solution]

I have:
- Midtower PC
- monitor 14" CRT
- router xavi (x8021r)
- switch 8 port (ENH908-NWY)

I need all this devices to stay connected to internet during a power faliure, i need to know if i can connect 2 devices (router and switch) into one outlet (battery poweded outlet) with a power strip