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NetShelter SX Product Enhancement Request

Just a thought.....How about replacing the plastic trap doors on the top of the SX racks with brushes? Perhaps a few dividers running perpendicular to the long axis so cables wouldnt bunch up at one en...
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Newbie, looking for advice..........

Hello All, I am new to APC as a reseller and looking for some advice from those that have traveled down this road before. I am waiting on my initial training class in May, but would like to get a jump ...
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back-ups es 550

Hi i have a hp pavilion a6400f pc i just pick up apc back-ups es 550 my question is do i need to ininstall power chute personal edition software? to be protected. thank you
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UPS Beeps

I have a new home and once in a while my ups beeps i shut down the computer and turn it back on and when i do my ups beeps no stop? why is this?
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Electronic House Reviews Power Saving SurgeArrest

Abstract: Got a some kids at home—or a partner or roomie—who habitually leave the computer on, or shut it off and leave on the speakers, monitor and more, long after they’ve finished using it and are i...
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Helping me go GREEN, UPS Suggestion

I have been working a home-built device to control power for my PC accessories (Monitor, speakers, Ext. USB Hub,...) using a relay connected to the 5v power from my PC's internal USB port. While this w...
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APC UPS Selector - Feedback Needed

I work for APC and own the content of the UPS Selector below. I am looking for feedback from anyone (customers, partners, APC employees) to help me further improve this tool. If you have never used it ...
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Self test puts computer in power save

I have an NS 1250, which while several years old, was working fine even after I upgraded to W 7. Then a few months back, with a power interruption it would go into power save and I would have restart a...
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Are you all comfortable the way you get support on spare parts?

Dear Friends, I am an independent consultant. Recently when I had to be extending consultancy for a company dealing with APC power solution products. To my great surprice I realised that APC does ...
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What is a "single phase" UPS?

Greetings,The Trade-UPS program allows me to trade in my old UPS for a new, "single phase" UPS. What is "single phase", exactly?The UPS is for a home office.Thanks,Shane.
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When APC UPSes are off & still connected to power AC, do their batteri...

Hello.This is a newbie question: When APC UPSes are off and still connected to power AC, do their batteries still get charged when there is power to the UPSes?Thank you in advance.
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