Do you use a UPS (uninterruptible power supply)?

[NDC]

If so, what brand and model do you use?

[Roadkill]

On my wife's machine, CyberPower 1250AVR. Don't have one on the other machines yet.

[Centurion]

Yes - after last year - getting nailed almost every night for a month with lightening and losing two of 4 machines to it. The boxes are on ups - monitors are on surge - and the phone lines get pulled off when it gets nasty.

Models - I will edit in later - I went with minimal setups. Just enough to take a hit - and keep running.

C

[Mntsnow]

Yep I have a bunch of UPS units :)

Starting off with smaller units to larger units

APC BK350 (http://www.apcc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=BK350&language=en&LOCAL.APCCountryCode=US)
Conext 700 (http://www.conextproducts.com/ups/product.cfm?sku=CNB700)
Conext 900 (http://www.conextproducts.com/ups/product.cfm?sku=CNB900)
APC Smart-Ups 1250 (http://www.apcc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=BP1400&language=en&LOCAL.APCCountryCode=US)* link to the 1250 pdf manual (http://sturgeon.apcc.com/techref.nsf/docID/128C9E5051B779BD852567A70057E436/$FILE/7001-8.pdf)
APC XS1500 (http://www.apcc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=23) The RS is basically the same as the XS.
Powerware Prestige 9 1500 + 2 battery cabinets (http://www.powerware.com/Products/Prestige/product.asp)
APC Smart-ups 700RM2U (http://www.apcc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=SUA750RM2U&language=en&LOCAL.APCCountryCode=US) Mine is Beige colored model instead of black
Best Axxium 2000 + 1 battery cabinets (http://www.powerware.com/Products/9125/product.asp)* Powerware bought out Best Power (http://www.powerware.com/End_of_life_products/Axxium_Rackmount/Spec_details.asp).
APC Smart-ups 2200RMXLNET 5U (http://www.apcc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=SU2200RMXLNET&language=en&LOCAL.APCCountryCode=US)

NOTE: The One's marked with the * astrisk are no longer produced in the exact model so the link is to the one that replaced it.

[Spyder]

I never had a problem with power outtages when I lived in Ma. but since my recent move I do believe I will be investing in a few of them now. What would you consider to be a good brand for a home user?

[Stan]

No UPS here...
I almost bought one (Belkin 625VA) but I changed my mind at the last minute as I've never had any problems.
Everything is surge protected though...

[Centurion]

Spyder - as you can see Mntsnow uses APC mostly - and so do I - as for size of the unit - I just spec'd it to have enough time to do a proper shutdown without crashing everything.

I live in a really rural area - so I can hear the UPS fire up - and then hear the thunder as the lightening takes effect.
If I was in a more urban setting - I might be a little less willing to toss the money for these.

All my machines had been on surge before this as well - but the bumping power created issues. Especially when it ran into smoking gear.

C

[Dudster]

APC Smart-UPS 1000VA

Got my monitor and PC connected to it with room to add another PC in the future.

Haven't had a power cut since getting it but it trims the voltage a lot, regardless of voltage sensitivity I think.

[Mntsnow]

Yep I love my APC ups systems. btw the conext ups' are made by APC and are their "generic" brand.

As for size of UPS to get you can figure out the apx wattage your system needs (include the monitor!) and then figure out how long a run time you want/need. I also suggest adding in atleast 20% overhead for future growth to handle new HD's or additional items added to your ups so you have some room to grow :) APC has a slick ups selector to help you figure out what models fit your needs at http://www.apcc.com/template/size/apc/

[diveram]

I have 1 Belkin model # F6C120-UNV with the server, modem, router, and monitor on it.

I would like to get another one for the workstation and the monitor to take the load off the other if the power goes out.

[jad1097]

Have one (Belkin F6H350) but need to get a couple more soon.

[NDC]

Originally posted by Spyder
I never had a problem with power outtages when I lived in Ma. but since my recent move I do believe I will be investing in a few of them now. What would you consider to be a good brand for a home user?



I use a Back-UPS RS 1000VA (http://www.apcc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=BR1000&language=en&LOCAL.APCCountryCode=ww)


I've never had power outages in my area either. The main reason I got it is to protect my system from surges, spikes, etc for my electrical line and telephone line for my DSL connection. And if there is a power outage, I will be prepared...

[SoopaStar]

I'll be adding one this week for my web server inmy house. going on my honeymoon next week and want to makre sure it stays up. sams club has a 1100 APC model for $110 or so and I will probably go with that. Says it can stay up for nearly 120 minutes, so i estimate 30 minutes for my two pc's and cable modem.

[robin801]

the purpose of a ups is so that u can have time to power down your system correct?

but if you're not home how does having your system on a ups help?:confused:

[Stan]

Each UPS comes with its own software suite that will shut down your server/workstation gracefully in case of a power failure.
The UPS is connected to the server either via a serial or USB connection.

[Centurion]

they have a usb or com port connector to give input to the machine. - as Stan has said - software after that -C

[GohanSSJ]

No i don't, my brother uses 1 though for his own computer, stereo and our network server.

[NDC]

Originally posted by SoopaStar
I'll be adding one this week for my web server inmy house. going on my honeymoon next week and want to makre sure it stays up. sams club has a 1100 APC model for $110 or so and I will probably go with that. Says it can stay up for nearly 120 minutes, so i estimate 30 minutes for my two pc's and cable modem.


I doubt it the battery would give you that much uptime. It would depend on the number of devices plugged into the battery outlets and the amount of power your monitor and system uses. I believe their estimated uptime is based on the lowest power consuming devices as possible. Perhaps a 15" LCD monitor and a system with just the bare essentials.

I'm using a 1000VA / 600W UPS with a 21" monitor and a dual processor system with no other devices on the battery backup and here is the estimated uptime:


Here (http://www.xtremepccentral.com/gallery//showphoto.php?photo=548)

[EndobioticChaos]

Yep. I use a Connext, which I believe is a rebadged APC.

[Mntsnow]

You are correct Endo...Conext is the generic line of APC. The shutdown software that comes with it is a APC disk and is labeled with the powerchute logo :)

[NDC]

Oh, I didn't know that. I was going to get a Conext CNB900 (http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product%5Fcode=282176&pfp=BROWSE). I might have gotten it if I knew it was a generic line of APC. Only thing that made me hesitate getting it was because I thought it wasn't a very known company for UPS and I may end up with a product that may no longer have support...

[fosin]

I have apcs, a belkin, and a couple of cyberpowers. All have done well so far...other than the normal worn out batts.

I have several (I mean too many). Usually buy them when I see a good rebate or someone has one with a dead battery and doesn't want it anymore. I give them out as presents. Everyone can use a UPS :). Use them for my TVs also, takes too long to redo/remember all the settings when the power goes out. Plus you can still watch TV when the power goes out. Very handy gadgets.

[a Bill]

I have four APC Smart UPS 900s on my computers at the house that I have been using for many years now. I need to switch over to rackmount UPS's at home eventually.

[Socal]

I have a Minuteman BK520 [i think that's the model, i'm not at home at the moment].

[Mntsnow]

Check this out.... in the last 4 weeks I've had two times my UPS's have intervined on my behalf saving me from possible damage! and the latest one was just a few minutes ago and lasted over 16 mins!

http://www.xtremepccentral.com/images/forums/ups.jpg

[NDC]

Luckily, none of that here in Cali. I'm glad I have mine. Just feels so much better knowing that my hardware is protected. Beats having those $5 power strips they claim to protect your system! LOL

[Stan]

Mntsnow... I understand why you love your UPS!!!

[madfish]

Military surplus 5KW diesel gensets {2 each}
Powers anything I want to :D

I had a APC but it shorted out, I tossed it.. then I get a manfac recall notice on it 6 months later. go figure..

[earthling]

I have a Back-UPS ES 500 from APC

[Idigguns]

I use a conext 900 for my main rig, and an APC 350 for my other two cows.

[Vester]

APC Back-UPS 650.

I have an APC EV 500 UPS for my TV. It was intended for a second computer.

[PresterJohn]

i've got 4 ups...all APC.

two 1300 (need to replace the battery in one of them!)
one 600
one 450

[Uncle Bob]

Belkin Model F6H650-ser

[BBA]

I have a compaq 5 KW powering my office, and a bunch of APC's on about everything else in the house.

[Kevschick]

We got 4 of them don't ask me what kind.

[Siliconjunkie]

I have a couple of Belkin ones in the office, once doing the PCs and one for the cable modem, router and vonage box.