Setting up Tripp Lite SNMPWEBCARD & PowerAlert Software
We currently have a Tripp Lite Smart UPS 3000 deployed in one of our racks but have never utilized the PowerAlert software. We also have a Tripp Lite Smart UPS 1000 that I am currently using for...
View ArticleUndervoltage Alarm Smart-UPS 1500
We keep getting a message in SpiceWorks that the UPS is discharging. When I look at the logs, it says - UPS: Compensating for a low input voltage. Then a few minutes later it says it is no longer...
View ArticleAPC battery backups...
I have 3 APC smart ups 1000. Last night when nobody was working, I received notifications: "UPS: Compensating for a high input voltage. Name: Unknown Location: unknown Contact:...
View ArticleAPC in dusty environment
I need to upgrade a PC in one of our concrete plants. As you can guess it gets very hot and dusty, I have and enclosure for the PC that will keep it clean and cool, however I an wondering if the APC...
View ArticleAPC battery backup charge status lights flashing
I have a APC SUA3000 Rack mount battery backup and I noticed today that the 6 led's for the battery charge status are occasionally blinking together. I have always noticed them as all lit before. The...
View ArticleIron Batteries
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View ArticleCan Eaton software shut down workstations remotely?
I'm in need of a new UPS in the server room and I've pretty much settled on Eaton. My question is can I use the Eaton software to shut down workstations remotely? (I'm considering UPSes for...
View ArticleGraceful shutdown of ESXi Hosts and NetApp Storage's via Eaton IPM/IPP
Since a couple of days i am troubling with this topic. i have a production environment with vcenter, esxi vmsphere 5.1 hosts, netapp storages, many virtual machines and a couple of Eaton Powerware...
View ArticleSuggestions for UPS configuration.
Hello everyone, My current workplace has an old APC UPS. Since then we have had the servers replaced and an additional server installed. I did point out on numerous occasions that the UPS was...
View ArticleRecommendations for an UPS to power the office coffee maker.
So I came in to work today and the power was out and couldn't make coffee. This has pointed out a fatal flaw in our business continuity/DR planning and highlighted the need for an UPS for the IT...
View ArticleUPS Monitoring Solution
Hi, I am trying to find a way to monitor our UPS's. Most of them are APC brand, with many different models. Some of them have serial ports, some USB, none have network cards. I need to do this on the...
View ArticleHave 2 not working Tripplite 2200VA UPS's - Unserviceable???
I have 2 units, one is a US2200XL and the other is SMART or SMARTPRO2200... The former was bot new and put on shelf after original set of batteries wore out. Then a couple years later, new batteries...
View ArticleNew UPS or battery replacement
Hi, I have 5 years old rack mount SmartUPS 1500, should i just replace the battery or better to replace the whole unit and buy new one? Is the price difference between the battery (replacement task +...
View ArticleThe new Eaton 5SC UPS -- Review it & get one free!
We've just released our new Eaton 5SC tower UPS, this is the latest edition to our 5-Series UPS line-up and we want your feedback. If you're interested in reviewing this UPS please contact me by...
View ArticleSomeone installed APC PowerChute on Windows Server 2012
Anyone has experience installing PowerChute on Windows Server 2012 ? Сan share experiences ?
View ArticleThanks for your response to our Eaton 5 series evaluation post
We've reached our maximum number of evaluations units for this promotion. Thanks to everyone who responded so quickly! Stay tuned to read their reviews at:...
View ArticleEATON 5130 UPS and graceful shutdown for ESXi
Hi Before posting my question on Spiceworks, I have done my homework and read EVERY manuals and bit of information I could find for my EATON UPS on how to gracefully shutdown virtual machines and the...
View Article45min runtime battery backup?
Hello, Currently we have three 1000w battery backups, but they only provide around 16 minutes of backup power. We're looking to extend this out to 45 minutes and I've already checked the models; we...
View ArticleUPS safety suggestions
Hi everyone, Our main UPS providing redundant power to our servers went out last week, the batteries leaked and gave off that wonderful sulfuric smell in our server room. The unit is still covered...
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