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Are Back-UPS CS 350/650 quiet?

Hi! I'm looking to buy my first UPS, probably [Back-UPS CS 350|http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=bk350ei&ISOCountryCode=US] or [650|http://www.apc.com/resource/include...
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APC - Back-UPS 1500

Hello all, I lost my network cable for this unit, and i bought: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220770717911 I tried connecting it with network cable to usb, but it doesn't work. ...
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how long will it run? different units give different answers

With my almost new ES 750-- I have it connected to my Dell 9200 and my Dell 26" flatscreen. PowerChute 3.0.2's "current status" says the load on the UPS is only 130 watts out of a possible 450. But, th...
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have ES750 and PowerChute 3.0.2- problem with dataserve "disk read act...

I have ES750 and PowerChute 3.0.2 I also use Norton AV, which sometimes pops up questionable activity on my PC. It periodically get such a popup telling me that the PowerChute file dataserv.exe is done...
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What size UPS do I need to last 30 minutes?

I am trying to find out what size UPS I need for my workplace. It is a construction site and power outages are quite frequent. I am running two Veriton L640 PC's, with one LG T1710 BP touch screen, one...
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Want PC to automatically restart when Back-UPS 1500 power is restored

I have the PCPE software installed on the computer and configured so the APC will shutdown the computer when utility power is off. However, even though the utilitiy power is restored to the APC and it ...
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Another Back-UPS Beeping Question

I've been searching the forum and a few other sites for this issue and have come across many similar, but none exactly the same. In our office we have Back-UPS 750's that power most workstations. The ...
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APC 750 Setup and GFCI Outlets

I have an APC 750. I have only two things plugged into the battery+surge outlets: The computer, which is plugged into the one marked "master", and my monitor. The UPS battery is plugged directly into t...
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While on Battery BE550G Ideal voltage

We have 30x BE550G's operating in our office, we had a power event recently and the units went on batteries as they were supposed to. Some of the systems attached to them turned off. While measuring th...
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Old BackUPS Pro, old Mac G4, old OSX - help?

I've owned the BP500CLR Backups Pro 500 for at least 12 years. I recently replaced the Mac G4 (PPC) internal hard drive and am doing clean software installs. I ran across the APC Power Management softw...
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Back-UPS XS 1300 - Can't remove battery

The UPS is chirping continuously every 2-3 seconds, and the battery indicator shows no charge left. There is not a 'replace battery' indicator, but I suspect this 5 year old battery is waving goodbye. ...
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