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Why did you send me a CD and COM cable?

I recently received a CD and a COM cable from you. Unfortunately there is no explanation as to why. There are instruction for loading the software, but no explanation as to why I should. Especially for...
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Why did you send me a CD and COM cable?

I recently received a CD and a COM cable from you. Unfortunately there is no explanation as to why. There are instruction for loading the software, but no explanation as to why I should. Especially for...
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Go Green, Save Green eBook: The benefits of Sustainable Computing

Hi Everyone,We have released an eBook to explain the benefits of eco-friendly computing. Below is a summary of the chapters. Hope you enjoy!Green Computing Saves GreenFour Costly Computer MythsDid yo...
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Replacement jack for UPB70 (APC Universal Notebook Battery, 70Wh)?

I purchased a UPB70, APC Universal Notebook Battery, 70Wh a few weeks ago and it has worked great. I flew to London from Los Angeles last week and I had power for my Dell D410 for the whole flight (a b...
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Relay rack, vertical mount enclosure

I am looking for an enclosure that can mount in a relay rack. The enclosure would obviously have to allow you to mount your rackmount devices vertically inside the enclosure, almost like a blade enclos...
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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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