Newbie question

[Anonymous user]

Hi All,

I am in the process of setting up a server and a couple of computers and have 2 x Sua1500i APC UPS units, one I have for a specific computer BUT every time I connect my computer to this unit the computer does not receive power.

The UPS has 5 small green lights down the RHS (as you are facing it) and 1 green larger light just left of the centre, this is my first foray into the UPS's and I have probably misread or misinterpreted the instructions but as winter is coming there are power failures looming which I am wanting to overcome.

Any thoughts, ideas or suggestions.

Thanks

P

[BillP · Accepted solution]

Good day,

Here's what the LEDs on the front panel mean [SUA1500I Manual|http://www.apcmedia.com/salestools/ASTE-6Z8LFV_R1_EN.pdf]. The LEDs on the right hand side indicate the battery charge of the unit, the green LED on the left hand side in the middle of the column is the On-Line LED that indicates that the UPS is operating on utility power.
If the UPS doesn't have any output, check the output breakers on the back plate of the UPS. If an attached device draws too much current the output breaker for that outlet(s) will trip as a safety measure. The breakers on the back of the unit are generally of the pop-up variety, and will stick out approximately 1/2" when tripped. Press the breaker plunger to reset. Please note that pressing in on an un-tripped breaker may cause a momentary loss of output power. From [this kbase|http://nam-en.apc.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11152/].