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FAQ: How do I get rid of my old UPS battery?

The facilities listed in this document are equipped to handle the return of used batteries from APC uninterruptible power supplies. Used batteries should be repackaged in the packaging from the new rep...
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FAQ: Correct APC Replacement Battery Cartridge (RBC) for my UPS?

To determine the correct Replacement Battery Cartridge to purchase for your APC UPS and to see other options available to you, use the UPS Batteries & Upgrades Selector tool [http://www.apc.com/too...
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FAQ: Need Replacement Battery Cartridge (RBC) Specifications for my UP...

FAQ: Where can I find the Part #, weight, dimensions, battery specifications and UPS compatibility of APC replacement battery cartridges? Please see attachment or look at the UPS Selector which will gi...
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FAQ: What is the expected life of my APC UPS battery?

Most APC batteries should last three to five years. Below are some guidelines to ensure optimum life expectancy: ***Some APC Back UPS models may have a shorter battery life expectancy. Please reference...
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Back-UPS RS 800VA on battery even if power in AC Outlet

Hi All, Here is what happened... I was playing a game on my rig and suddenly my Back-UPS RS 800VA went on battery mode. I noticed a glitches on the lights in my room. There was still power in the AC Ou...
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Back-UPS ES550 Question

Having problems w/ES550 holding charge and called tech support. I was told that if I have a power outage and run the battery down, that I have to unplug all items from UPS and allow the battery to rech...
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Which model to Use?

I need to replace the ups on my phone system. I had a old APC BK400 but the electronics are bad. I tried a new BE350 but you have to press the on button if it goes to battery and discharges the battery...
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Back-UPS ES 750 just lets a out a loud constant tone

Actually it could be my PSU Not sure.. This thing is right out the box from best buy. Not sure if its refurbished. Looks as if it was retaped and there was a reciept on it with bunch of test-pass on it...
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Smart-UPS or Back-UPS for Proliant ML370

I am relative newbie in IT. In my current job we have a number of servers running off of APC SmartUPSs. However these UPS's from what i'm aware of are not currently being monitored. I do not have any ...
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Back-UPS ES 650 -- battery problem

I have the Back-UPS ES 650 and until recently it's worked like a champ. But recently the battery side has ONLY be acting as a power plug. If I plug in only one device, something as simple as a 40w lamp...
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Which UPS works with Vista X64?

I can't seem to get a straight answer. Are any of the UPS back up systems compatible with Vista 64 BIT? if so, can I use one with a USB only port or do I need one with serial port? Which software would...
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