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UPS Shutdown Software Clientmate, gives me an alarm
hi.i have a megatech UPS which has an SNMP NIC installed.the client shutdown software is called 'Clientmate'and i have installed it and configured the snmp in it. in server system tray the program...
View ArticleUPS distortion
Is it safe to use a low end battery backup with a desktop computer, even though the BBU warns about generating a "40% harmonic distortion on its output"? Or is it important to use a (much more...
View ArticleEaton Network Card and Google Apps
Has anyone successfully configured one of these cards fro email notifications through Google Apps? I believe there is a piece missing on their config page if I am using aspmx.l.google.com as there is...
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Powerstrips, Surge Protectors, UPS for Network Equipment?
What kind of surge protectors, UPS etc do you use for networking equipment?
View ArticleBackup! I need Backup! Power that is.
What is your stance on, and policy if any, for backup power supply outside of your datacenter? Do you have coworkers that have a UPS at their desk? Why or why not, and what department/specialty are...
View ArticleRewiring UPS and Power Distribution
I have the opportunity to re-wire the power distribution on our server room. Which is in desperate need of some TLC.I have a decent enough 10kva APC Smart UPS with 3x 10amp feeds coming off it. The...
View ArticleEaton Intelligent Power Protector keeps showing powered by battery
Hi, I have a strange problem with 2 Eaton Powerware 9140's and Intelligent Power Protector. The UPS's are connected to the server via USB. Every few minutes IPP reports that "The system is powered...
View ArticleBattery Backup Replacement
I am in the process of researching replacements for the battery backups I currently have in use and had a few questions.1: APC recommends that the entire unit gets replaced every five years. Do the...
View ArticleUPS Sizing
Hi, I currently have a old APC su5000r51bx120 5000va ups which is estimating around 2 minutes run time. I am looking to replace the beast but i have a Hipath 3800 which i cant work out the power draw...
View ArticleIPP Shutdown Script Issue
I purchased an Eaton 9155, it protects two X-ray units in a laboratory. The X-ray instruments are particularly susceptible to sudden shutdowns due to the nature of construction of the X-ray tubes....
View ArticleHow to figure out UPS needs
On APC's site they have a load calculator but you have to know the Watts, VA or kVA...Here is what I see on the back of the switch+12V --- @11.25A, -53V --- @14.7ARating 100-240V~12A-6A, 50-60HzOK,...
View ArticleReplacement Batteries for Eaton 9135 UPS with EBM
I have been trying to get information on replacement batteries for our Eaton 9135 UPS with extended battery module. I tried to get information from our CDW reseller, but they cannot seem to get this...
View ArticleStrange APC power issue / logs?
APC SmartUPS is randomlly power cycling, in the logs i notice: 07/26/201608:13:29UPS: The power for the main outlet group, UPS Outlets, is now turned on.07/26/201608:13:28UPS: The output power is now...
View ArticlePowerChute Network shutdown setup for EMC VNXe3200
Setting up a couple of APC UPS to automatically shutdown my servers in the event of a power failure. The setup includes a redundant pair of APC SRT6XLT. The servers are VMware ESX 6 hosts and storage...
View ArticlePlanned Replacement For Facility UPS
For those of you who have large UPS's that supply multiple locations in your facility. Do you have a planned time line for replacing those?If so how long is it, 7 years, 10 years, 15 years, not until...
View ArticleUPS purchasing advice
We are currently in the market for a new rack mount UPS. We are currently not tied into any brand in particular. The UPS needs to able to last longer than 30 minutes when a power outage occurs(So if we...
View ArticleLooking for a surge protcter / battery backup for 2 freezers
I have 2 large chest deep freezers in my apt. I just moved in and its the stormy season. So I have noticed we lose power here a lot, but not for long just flashes that are long enough to reset all my...
View ArticleHow I know if the UPS battery needs replacement?
We have all servers and network gear protected with a High-End double conversion Online UPS.Computers (Dell Optiplex) are protected by APC or Tripplite UPS (750VA). UPSs has been running with the same...
View ArticleEaton UPS - Office365 SNMP email notifications on IPP IPM Network Card
Hi Spiceworks,I search a-lot about this Topic but no luck. Start with Eaton support first but it was hopeless.Before I had HPRT3000 and now I have EATON 5130 (Network-MS card) and 5P 1550 (connected...
View ArticleSurge Kill UPS?
Happy Frieday!I had a whole office power outage today. Our server room equipment was okay because our APC UPS was keeping the power to the devices just fine UNTIL the power came back on...huge surge....
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