Rackmount UPS
We recently had a rackmount ups go out on us. I've narrowed it down to just bad batteries and have purchased new ones to replace them. Problem is the way their mounted inside the unit. They face each...
View ArticleReady for a blackout?
There's nothing quite like a spring thunderstorm to test your UPS system... it's a quick test of readiness. Today, only the users' workstations went down, which prompted management to request a quote...
View ArticleWill vCenter Server Foundation Support Eaton IPM plug-in for controlle shutdown?
We currently have 3 ESXi hosts, all connected Eaton RW5115's. We have a physical desktop running IPM 1.4 build 104. Will the IPM module work with vCenter Server Foundation, or do I need Standard...
View ArticleSmtp parameter on EATON IPP
Hello everyone,I have some trouble about a simple SMTP configuration with Eaton Intelligent Power Protector. (Eaton intelligent power protector is an monitoring software for UPS).For information it's...
View ArticlePursue Caching the MX Record for your selected SMTP server on the DNS server
Okay I am trying to troubleshoot a failure with an APC NMC 2 card. Their KB article points out that it has trouble with snmp an it needs to be able to lookup the mx record. Here is a clip from the...
View ArticleManually Adding Node to EATON IPM?
Hi All,I want to know if its possible to Add a node manually to the IPM. I did try to add one through "User drivers editor", but somehow I cant find it. Even if I search directly on the ip-address....
View ArticleWall socket equipment power on/off notifications via email/SMS?
I have a warehouse full of widgets plugged into power outlets. These widgets are dumb devices that don't run software; they just draw power from the wall socket. I need to know which widget has been...
View ArticleAssistance on APC Units - What do i need...
Hello spiceheads....i am in need of some assistance.This question is going to come of very amateurish, because i know very little about power/electricity and the terms :)I will be going through all of...
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...
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I 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.
View Articlegenerator ups
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
We currently have stabilizers which supply power from the mains to ups, few days back the stabilizers at night went off and ups after an hour went off because of which the server room was down all...
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?
I've been tasked with finding an Uninterrupted Power Supply for use at the office.I'll be equipping 15-20 computers.At least 750W for one tower and one monitor.Any suggestions?Any brands to watch out...
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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