This has been an interesting thread. It has also made me realize I might be
rather naive when it comes to UPS systems. I have worked with APC power units
in a data center and I have only used APC battery backups on my home systems.
Where I live the power goes on and off quite often, but rarely for more than 30
seconds. Because of this, I have never bothered looking into or configuring the
auto-shutdown type features of a UPS for my home equipment.
But with so many comments here and other places that this thread caused me to
look makes me wonder...
What features do you look for when you purchase a UPS?
I have a single Battery BackUPS ES 550. I have my server, my workstation, one
workstation monitor, and my router plugged into the UPS. It will allow these
devices to run for about 10 minutes without power, so it is plenty sufficient
for my needs, or so I think...
But as Keith said, lightning season will be here soon! Don't all home office
(read: cheap) UPS systems operate basically the same way? What should I be
looking for?
On Tuesday, May 28, 2013 07:04:54 keith smith wrote:
> Thanks Nicholas!
>
> I've been using Trip-Lite's Isobar for about 20 years. I really like them
> and attribute the longevity of my computers to the Isobar.
>
> I'm thinking this might do the job
> http://www.walmart.com/ip/Tripp-Lite-AVR750U-Line-Interactive-UPS/4694704
>
> ------------------------
>
> Keith Smith
>
> --- On Tue, 5/28/13, Nicholas Leippe <n...@leippe.com> wrote:
>
> From: Nicholas Leippe <n...@leippe.com>
> Subject: Re: UPS recommendations
> To: "Provo Linux Users Group" <plug@plug.org>
> Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 6:35 AM
>
> Just perusing amazon, looks like your options for non-APC brands are Tripp
> Lite or CyberPower. Both have units that are big enough for your server
> priced under $100. I can't say as to their safety, quality, or software
> availability.
>
>
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