UPS in standard network rack
We have been using APC UPS devices for years and we like them. They are networkable so this allows us to reboot them remotely or at least troubleshoot if it's offline or not. The issue has been they...
View ArticleUPS not waking device when power is restored
I'm using Cyberpower UPS's and have the software installed to gracefully shutdown the device when power is lost and the device BIOS settings are configured to Power On when power is restored but when...
View ArticleLow output voltage (107 volts) from Eaton 5SC
Hi! I recently bought an Eaton 5SC 1500 for some servers and networking hardware. I'm noticing its output voltage is pretty low (107-108 volts) and AVR is on. The input voltage is 123-124 volts.I've...
View ArticleThe best kind of UPS is...
One that is deployed!Brother-in-law's small business took a power hit which half baked his SOHO firewall and clobbered connectivity for workstations and more importantly, the credit card processing...
View ArticleAPC PCNS Virtual Appliance Over VPN
Hello,I have APC SMART 1500 UPS protecting a ESXI host in our New York City office, I'd like to configure PowerChute Network Shutdown to automatically (and gracefully) shutdown the VM running on the...
View ArticleEaton IPM ESXi VM - do I need an activation key?
Hi everyone,It looks like Eaton allows you to use their IPM software without a license as long as your nodes are 10 or under according to this...
View ArticleTripp lite/Eaton battery kits for APC
I am not ready to replace the UPS but it is time to refit the batteries. Anyone used the refit kit they offer for APC units? Did you see an increase in run time?
View ArticleUPS vendors that don't suck?
Any recommendations for a UPS vendor that doesn't suck?To clarify, we primarily work with SMBs so are selling, installing, and supporting single-phase systems up to 2000VA.We started out selling APC,...
View ArticleComing to a data center near you? Lithium ion battery fires
Lithium ion battery fires--electric scooters Opens a new window, cars on ships Opens a new window, buses Opens a new window and now, the data center UPS....
View ArticleLooking for Eaton IPM v1.7 or older versions
Hi all, Need Eaton IPM Linux Appliance v1.7 ova older versions for home lab, looks like all links on official web site have been removed. I'll be grateful for help.
View ArticleRANT: Tripp-Lite, Y U No Sell Replacement Parts? - (cont)
So, this is an older topic, that was closed (why?), and is still an on-going problem. So far since 2015, we purchased 4 of these SRCOOL12K units. Why? There are several reasons, that I discuss below,...
View ArticleSingle UPS for multiple racks using PDUs
Hello. I have a site that's going through a complete remodeling. Since it's so extensive we are going to contract new wiring to be run through the building and with that I'm strongly considering...
View ArticleUPS Power Requirements for my SAN
All,I currently have two brand new APC SMT2200RM2UC units powering my Tintri SAN. Each SAN PSU is connected to each of the APCs. I am having trouble with the SAN controllers "losing power" if I...
View ArticleEaton network ms card - software upgrade
Dear all,I am trying to update Software of my card via web interface under settings->firmware upgrade but with downloaded version of BIN (from eaton) I am getting " ERROR : File CRC was not correct....
View ArticleCyberPower UPS Power On After Utility Power Restored
We have purchased a single CyberPowerPR1000LCDRT1U to test out as it checks a lot of our boxes (price, form factor, physical size, capacity) and I have some experience with this model from a previous...
View ArticleIf I was the least bit paranoid
I would think that this was a planned. Yesterday morning I got a battery alert on my UPS. Checking the configuration it showed install date of April 2019 and replace batteries by April 2023 (how do...
View ArticleEaton 5PXG2 3000VA Short Circuit Fault
Hi,I have been using my UPS (at home) now for about 3 weeks or longer. No issues.Suddenly today at 3 AM I lost power instantly, UPS started beeping, flashing a red LED with the triangle symbol and it...
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Eaton ups shows "output load unprotected"
Hello Experts,Our eaton 5PX 1000RT Network G2 shows 1 active critical alarm with code 81E that says "Output Load unprotected". Any ideas on troubleshooting this issue? Here is the alarm seen on the UPS...
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Eaton UPS and Windows Server
Hi, I have an Eaton 5PX1500RTNG2 with network card.I have a Windows 2016 server on a physical host (no VM).I have plug the USB cable on the Serveur and Windows sees it.How can I set things up so that...
View Article1U/2U UPS Recommendation WITH Automatic Restart
Need to get a total of 17 UPS for IDFs that will be roughly 40'-70' in the air. These need to have automatic restart and not break the bank. Let me know your recommendations.
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