apc SUA5000RMI5U has 4 batterys manual tells me to connect 3
Hello spiceworks,we have bought a UPS from APC (model SUA5000RMI5U ) and the manual says the following:Connect only the first two batteries in the string of three batteries. Be sure that the...
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I'm looking at both of these units. They seem to be very similar and am looking for insight about why you might pick one over the other.The Tripp Lite has a bit more power and I can get it for about...
View ArticleCrapy minuteman UPS software
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View ArticleCan I scan a UPS that is connected with serial cable ?
I read that we can scan UPS that are connected directly to our network or connected to a computer via USB.Can we also scan UPS that are connected with serial cable ?Thanks for your helpCedrick Renaud
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We have an APC Smart>UPS 2200 XL and I have already ordered two different batteries that appeared to be compatible with it and they are way too big. Our unit has a long sealed metal box with a bunch...
View ArticleUPS redundancy setup (Smart UPS 3000 & 1500)
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View ArticleL6-30 Extension for UPS?
I have a L6-30R that is up in the ceiling of our new facility. It is roughly 10ft from the ground. It is also offset to the side of the rack by a foot or so. So the UPS unit I have only has a 10ft...
View ArticleUPS power on button extension?
Hello experts, I have a unique situation, we use 1300VA 780Watts UPS for a computer which is non-networked.The problem is that we have to keep the ups in a cabinet which is locked with a key therefore...
View ArticleRecommendations for UPS to protect PS4, XBOX ONE and Sky+HD
Anyone got any recommendations for UPS to protect PS4, XBOX ONE and Sky+HD.Ideally as small a unit as possible as not a lot of room, similarly for the cost, but most important thing is it will do the...
View ArticleUPS - Eaton Vs APC
Hi All,We're replacing our UPS due to it being underpowered now our infrastructure has grown. I'm limited with my floor space which has to match the existing size so have narrowed down to these two...
View ArticlePowerChute Network Shutdown and Third-Party Monitor Device
We're interested in running a combination of PowerChute Network Shutdown (PCNS) in our APC UPS units (via the APC AP9630 UPS Network Management Card 2 or the APC AP9631 UPS Network Management Card 2...
View ArticleLiebert \ Emerson Contact Information
Does anyone have any contact information for the people at Liebert who can actually help with problem resolution on their MCR products? We are having trouble with ours and I cannot find someone at...
View ArticleI found the missing UPS USB communications cable!!!
I've been scouring the office looking for missing USB comm cables for our SmartUPS units. I found one today in a most unlikely place.
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I am looking for a proper solution to interconnect 2X20 KVA UPS with 50 KVA Generator to common load with autoswitchover. In the absence of coomercial AC the UPS should take the load for few minutes;...
View ArticleMains to UPS
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View ArticleNeed an UPS for new big screen tv
So I bought a new tv and need an UPS for the TV and some collocated network equipment. I was looking at...
View ArticleEaton 5130 will not power on
Hi,I have a Eaton 5130 which will not power on. It's out of warranty, and I'm not sure if it's simple to fix or if I should just replace it. Or could it be faulty batteries?The incoming power is live...
View ArticlePowerChute Network Shutdown - install on all servers or just one?
Hi everyone,We have an esxi5.0 server running three windows servers. I have installed PowerChute Network Shutdown on all three assuming that is the correct way to do this. For some reason after I was...
View ArticleUPS Suggestions?
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View ArticleUPS recommendations
Hi All,Looking at UPS systems for our network, mix of standalone and HP Blade C3000 chassis (Currently only basic APC UPS installed with no NIC or Management cards), I am looking at improving the...
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