Ouch :-(

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On Aug 10, 2011 10:17 PM, "Ben Scott" <mailvor...@gmail.com> wrote:
> "The UPS has an automatic self-test feature which periodically tests
> the battery. When the battery needs to be replaced, the UPS will
> indicate this by dropping the load."
>
> We lost all phones and networking for a few minutes in one of our
> buildings today. The APC Smart-UPS powering the comm rack did a
> self-test; apparently it didn't like the battery and dropped the load
> during the test. It re-powered itself after, but with "Replace
> Battery" lit now. This is the second time this year I've had a
> Smart-UPS do that. I've had it happen to me before, too. What's the
> point of a self-test if the behavior is identical to failing during
> operation?
>
> F'ing APC. I bet the batteries are swollen and stuck in the unit, too.
>
> -- Ben
>
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