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BX1500G fails software self test

Just bought this today at Best Buy. Running a manual self test on the device itself yields a successful test. Running a self test with the PowerChute software tells me the test fails and I need a repla...
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How to Monitoring UPS

Hi, This is my first time in UPS area..I have a doubt to use the UPS in my trial. I already install the UPS 1000 in the servers and configure the IP that related to 3 servers (clients). The question i...
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Back-UPS 550 ES View Log?

Is it possible to view the times that power outages occurred that PCPE 3.0.2 shows in the performance section? Thanks, Brett
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How to replace a battery?

I have a SMART-UPS 700 and have purchased a new battery - the old one is 7 years! I have taken off the outer metal casing but the next step is not obvious. Anyone know where I can find instructions on ...
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APC ES 550 clicking noise - time to replace the unit?

**Time to replace the unit?** Have a ES550 and it recently started to click, often after three years of silence ~ Green light is on, no unusual equipment plugged in, location of unit hasn't moved for t...
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Cannot INSTALL PowerChute 3.0.2 on Windows 7

Not to be confused with this thread, I guess --https://community.exchange.se.com/t5/Datacenter-Forum/bd-p/datacenter-forumCan't get the program to install on new Windows 7 machine, no previous instal...
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APC Back-UPS RS 800VA 120V Vs APC BACK-UPS BE750G-CN

Which APC is better? I have to make a choice for RS 800VA to replaced my current BE750G-CN. Anybody have an expereince using RS800VA? Thank You
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Burning out UPS power

I am in a manufacturing environment. My servers are powered by several APC UPS's. Regardless of the model they last between 3 and 6 months. After which time I need to replace the batteries or the entir...
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APC Battery Time Remaining question

Hi Guys: I'm new and glad to see you here. The remaining time in the pic bellow seems change all the time. This UPS only supports one Cisco 4510 and some small device, while other UPSs which support 6...
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Unable to carry out a self test at this time.

I have a new Back-UPS CS 500 running a HP Microserver. with PowerChute 3.0.2 installed. The units power on test is OK but when running the test in PowerChute all I get is “Unable to carry out a self te...
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Back-Ups XS900 - Wont power back on after extended down time

I have a Back-Ups XS900 that was unplugged for about a month due to me moving things around the house and stuff. Now that im trying to get this unit back online it refuses to power back on. I unplugged...
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