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BK650M - does not work when communication cable plugged in.

I have a BK650M that works perfectly UNLESS I plug in the communication cable; part #940-0020B. BUT when I connect the communication cable from the APC to the computer. The green lamp on the power swit...
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New UPS ES 550

Hi, I've just purchased and installed a new UPS ES 550. The light is blinking red and green constantly, and the alarm is screening non-stop. Yes, the battery is connected properly (I've checked and re-...
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Back-UPS ES 725 No Data Port?

I have been Googling this issue for days and can't find any information. I have two Back-UPS ES 725's in the office and for some reason the power supply here is messed up and they like to beep randomly...
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Powerchute not showing events always...

Hello everyone, two related questions: 1) Sometimes, although the UPS enters AVR trim mode (I hear the clicking and the upper light lights on), Powerchute does not record any event. Why is this? 2) I a...
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Two UPS's with PowerChute PE

I have two BackUps NS1250s. One of them powers my main Windows machine, and the other powers a Linux server and a FreeNAS box. I would like to control them both from the main Windows machine. I don't w...
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creating a new home network

Hi all, Looking for suggestion/recommendation on an APC solution for the following home network: 1) 3-4 year old Dell PC running Windows XP w/a 17'' monitor (Forget the model - nothing fancy) 2) iMac 2...
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Smart UPS SU1000NET Dead, No lights No Alarm

Hi I have an older APC Smart UPS SU1000NET I have had for years... When plugged directly into an outlet I get appsolutly nothing... No lights no alarm nothing... I hate to get rid of it if it only nee...
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usb to rj45 cable

I was given a apc Backup xs 1000 by the company I work for. However the cable was not included. Where can I get such a cable. And do I need special drivers for this to work? Thank you in advance for an...
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Backup UPS LS 500 keeps beeping

I just replaced the battery with a new one I ordered from APC. The unit beeps intemitently and the red light flashes when it beeps. I keep getting a message through powershoot that the battery is disco...
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APC BE550G battery backup problem

Hi, I recently got a APC BE550G to protect my computer from power outtages. It goes on to battery backup fine when I unplug it from the wall however my main source of power is a generator so I often ru...
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Which APC model to match with a N.A.S. server (QNAP TS-459 PRO) ???

Hi everyone, I am putting the final touches to a Home/Small Office Network and want to incorporate a proper UPS in the mix. I have looked at many models but am unsure which one will work "as expected"....
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