Estimate of UPS Load for Replacement System
We have an aging Smart UPS RT 5000 XL with 5 external batteries. On the web interface, it says our Watts Output is 56% (I couldn't find anyplace in the command line or web interface that gives actual...
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Helle, How. Can i Monitor the Apc usw with spiceworks ? Laos an so on ........Best regards Egbert
View ArticleRecommended UPS
First, Thanks in advance for your help.Client has old UPS that failed and replacement batteries don't work. The recommended replacement came with the wrong plug (NEMA 5-20p). I need a twist-lockL5-30R...
View ArticleAPC Powerchute VMware or agent setup
I noticed in the new APC Powerchute software you can go directly to the VMhost with Vcenter. Is this a better setup then installing the agent on each VM individually.
View ArticleCALIBRATING UPS APC 1500va
Hi,how can i calibrate UPS APC 1500va ? i have serial cable which is working properly onUPS 1000va.please help
View ArticleBig spark when trying to install new battery pack into Eaton 5115 UPS
I haven't connected a 3x12V->36V pack before and I am unsure whether the UPS is faulty or I should go ahead anyway. The pack voltage is almost 41V. My multimeter shows that the connector (UPS side)...
View ArticlePowerChute Network Shutdown - Looking for advice on how to configure it
Hi all,I am looking for some advice on the best way to configure and use APC PowerChute Network Shutdown to gracefully shutdown our server's in the event of a loss of power (especially if it occurs in...
View ArticleAPC Smart UPS 5000
Hi guysI need some advice on our ACP UPS 5000. I think it’s over 6 years old and has 4 large batteries. Model is pretty similar to thisAbout a month back I had a warning light that the batteries were...
View ArticleEaton IPP - Email alerts not following Action settings
I've configured an email alert for Power events. I get an email, but it's not showing the info I specified. Here's a sample of what I am getting:Subject: Intelligent Power Protector (IPP) AlarmsBody:...
View ArticleDead Powerware 5115 UPS troubleshooting
I picked up this UPS from a friends work as they were tossing it. I had thought turn it into a car inverter, but it is a 24V model so that won't work. I opened it up and I see no signs of fried parts...
View Articlehow are you managing end user UPS's ?
I've always looked at the desktop UPS as a set and forget it until it fails device. Does anyone have an active maintenance program they would be willing to share for UPS's?
View ArticleDell UPS 2700R
Hi,I have 2 x Dell UPS 2700R on the rack.They are switched off since March last year (they were never in use, just tested for few days).Question:Is it OK to turn them on and start using them after year...
View ArticlePut your hands up if you use Eaton
Thinking of trying Eaton UPS for a new project, In searching the community I'm finding some good feedback but lots of specific model details and other things.So, could you answer the following- Do you...
View Article2 male to 1 female power cable
Hi all,I am searching for a cable that i can connect to 2 ups then to my peplink box.. its a redundant connection to the ups incase one has to be taken down for service or it dies.
View ArticleUPS Help
Does anyone know of a vendor that make a double conversion ups is a small form factor much like this http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=29&tab=models which is the Back-UPS from...
View ArticleNeed a portable gas generator to power my UPS for 8 hours
I have a TrippLite SU3000RTXR3U UPS (http://www.tripplite.com/support/SU3000RTXR3U) that is powering the 2nd power supplies in my two vSphere hosts and firewall - as well as afibre transceiverand a...
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What is this?
I 'm trying to understand what is this, it came from a APC UPS SNMP card that i'm trying to set it up.
View ArticleBuyer beware: Powershield UPS
We purchased a Powershield Centurion RT2000 which we received yesterday.Plugged it in and it had an over-temperature alert, so I shut it down and let it acclimatise in the server room overnight. It...
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I need some help with PowerChute Network Shutdown software running on Win2008
I have three APC UPSs, three VMware hosts, and a handful of physical Windows servers.I was going down the route of running PCNS 4.1.0 on each VM and Windows server.I'm in the "Configure Events" screen...
View ArticleSizing Switch UPS Units
I was about to send a PM to windso (Eaton)to follow up on a chat at SpiceWorld and ask for help sizing some battery backups for my switches. I figured I post it instead and get feedback and share the...
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