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Reliability issues with new Data Center equipment (anyone care?)

Hi all. I couldn't find any contact info for someone "higher up" in APC so I'm posting this here. We had our InfraStruXure Data Center equipment installed in our new office in July (the rep started the...
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Replace batteries or entire UPS in 2 x BP500CLRs?

We have owned two BP500 CLRs for about 10 years and are now replacing both of the Apple Mac g4 computers they protected. Both batteries have been replaced once and need replacing again. Should we repla...
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Ups

1. Hi 800 SQ Home UPS Running On Battary mode comes distrub sound Fan and Tubes why did not Run silant how solve tha problem ? 2. Input AC volts 260 Out put is same On home ups why do not control the v...
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SMT1500I and Buffalo Terastation Shutdown

I currently have a SUA1500I with a APC9607 Expander Card installed. This is connected to two Buffalo Terastations and use to shut them down if there is a power failure. I am thinking of upgrading to a ...
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Have to restart PCNS service on Server 2003

General synopsis: Windows Server 2003 running PowerChute Network Shutdown utlity. Connected to a SmartUPS 2200. When the system first boots up, and randomlly every 10 or 12 hours afterwards, I will hav...
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UPS for gaming system?

Hello. I was hoping for some help selecting a UPS for a gaming system. My computer is an Intel i5 3570 running Windows 7 with a Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 video card and four hard drives (1 SSD, 1 external...
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UPC shutting down

I have a APC SLP 625P and it is shutting down at least five times a day. No warning, no beep nothing. Just bang everything powerless. Why is this happening?
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APC SLP 625P shutting down

Lately out of the blue my UPC keeps shutting down up to 5 times a day. I loose everything I'm working on. No warning or beeps, just bang off. Any help appreciated.
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Do I need to install and use APC's software to control my 2 years old ...

Hello. Earlier, I had a small power outage that lasted about 30 seconds but my new updated 64-bit Windows 7 Enterprise Edition SP1 office Lenovo PC went to sleep right away with my two years old UPS. M...
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Battery replacement

What do the terms "hot swap" mean? Is it okay to replace the battery in an ES 550 without disconnecting from the power source? Thanks for info...
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trying to get into a AP7900

I bought a used AP7900. I have the IP address, but not the user/pass. I don't have a serial cable and really need to get this up and running soon. I can browse & telnet to the ip that is on the box...
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