Ups Backup Power Supply For Server Rooms

I bought this to provide backup power to 2 workstation I use as fileservers. One has Ubuntu server, the other is SUSE 11.x as a file server. Integration via USB and apcupsd works like a champ. Both computers will shutdown after the period of time I specified and puts the UPS into standby until the power comes back. And all devices automatically restart. Very sweet. I choose the size based on power supply ratings and the actual load on the UPS is only about 33% capacity. As it turns out, I could have gone with a smaller unit.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this UPS. I take cybersecurity very serious and naturally run vpn's from a central server on my own private LAN, which means knowing that my network will not be interrupted by power outages or damaged by surges is a huge deal for me. This was the perfect solution as it was easy to setup and fit perfectly in my rack. Fair warning, this thing is deceptively heavy, so be prepared for a bit more effort to carry it around if you need to move it anywhere. It takes some time to get the batteries fully charged but that is the cost of having long lasting backup power. In addition to providing backup power to my server, computer and router I also use this to backup my tv and video game systems in my office. I have no doubt this could run my whole office in a pinch, but I doubt I will ever push it that far. In addition to being a powerful backup solution it is well designed with a nice sleek look if you wanted to set it up anywhere in your home for consistent power. It is a bit of a luxury purchase but I don't think there is anything better on the market and highly recommend this if you are in the market for a UPS.

I bought this January 2024 and today got around to configuring it to my liking. It works great with my Ubuntu Linux server. Ubuntu Noble Numbat. Got this so that a power burp won't cause my server to crash. With some customization I have it doing exactly what I intended. root@sgl-nuc:/var/log# pwrstat -status The UPS information shows as following: Properties: Model Name................... AVRG750U Firmware Number.............. BF01513H3H22 Rating Voltage............... 120 V Rating Power................. 450 Watt(750 VA) Current UPS status: State........................ Power Failure Power Supply by.............. Battery Power Utility Voltage.............. 0 V Output Voltage............... 120 V Battery Capacity............. 86 % Remaining Runtime............ 97 min. Load......................... 27 Watt(6 %) Line Interaction............. None Test Result.................. Passed at 2024/04/15 14:50:12 Last Power Event............. Blackout at 2024/04/15 15:07:33

Restored my backup power supply to as-new condition in just 5 minutes, with a new battery.

This is a well built bugger. I like the low power consumption since it's on 24/365. Power supply fits in my UPS conveniently. Little known Trendnet makes good things. This is my second switch of theirs.

I have a server with 12 hard drives and no staggered spinup. My last power supply, even though a 850w was not booting due to power supply shutdown. After installing this one it boots with all 12 hard drives plus all the extra power heavy stuff. Seasonic is the best of the best as far as power supplies go. They only make power supplies and they know their stuff.

Easy to install, and my backup power supply is working like new without having to buy a whole new unit.

My work could depend on a backup power supply for my camera

I really did not need this power supply. The camera is powered by POE. Got is just as a backup PS.

This is my 3rd APC product purchase. Like those before it, I expect to outgrow it before having any issues. Of the 3, only the first needed a purely age-related battery replacement This unit is the primary and handles the Synology NAS (media server), both i7-class desktops and their monitors, and all networking. The secondary handles external drives for the NAS, one room light (desk), and mobile devices. This configuration permits orderly shutdown (UPS - NAS) and allows the HDDs to be free floating after shutdown of the OS. Total power consumption is approx 550 VA across the 750 VA & 1500VA units. Minimal runtime on battery is 17 minutes (tested). Power in central PA is unpredictable. On the clearest of day a power event can cause just enough interruption to 'crash' the NAS and force a restart. Recovering from abrupt shutdown is a long, time-consuming process while the RAID set verifies the file system (25 TB). A UPS of some time is mandated with a RAID-configured media server. This unit has been in operation 14 days, the weather mild (no snow), and has already had 2 events. None of the systems even noticed it. I've recommended APC to friends. One just purchased 3 BR1500G units for his office. Two blade servers and the file server. Enough said?