Hey everyone, I'm looking to buy a used rack mount UPS to replace a couple of standalone units I've got sitting on a shelf in my rack. Specifically I'm looking for one with expandable capacity to get extended run time for my network gear if there's a long power outage. Realistically I only need about 1000VA since I just run a couple single socket machines, but larger would be fine too.
If you've got one let me know, I'll be happy to lug it out of your basement for you!
-- Wyatt Zacharias
You will probably need a 20A circuit and plug for anything >1000VA.
I have a small PDU I can’t use because of that. 😊
Don’t discount cyberpower, the name is a bit strange but they make decent gear.
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Sean
From: Roundtable roundtable-bounces@muug.ca On Behalf Of Wyatt Zacharias Sent: June 2, 2021 11:51 AM To: Continuation of Round Table discussion roundtable@muug.ca Subject: [RndTbl] Looking for a used rack mount UPS
Hey everyone, I'm looking to buy a used rack mount UPS to replace a couple of standalone units I've got sitting on a shelf in my rack. Specifically I'm looking for one with expandable capacity to get extended run time for my network gear if there's a long power outage. Realistically I only need about 1000VA since I just run a couple single socket machines, but larger would be fine too.
If you've got one let me know, I'll be happy to lug it out of your basement for you!
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Wyatt Zacharias
Luckily my rack is only 10ft away from my breaker panel and I've got some spare slots so no issues there. Aside from the price of copper of course...
-- Wyatt Zacharias
On Wed, Jun 2, 2021 at 1:33 PM Sean Cody sean@tinfoilhat.ca wrote:
You will probably need a 20A circuit and plug for anything >1000VA.
I have a small PDU I can’t use because of that. 😊
Don’t discount cyberpower, the name is a bit strange but they make decent gear.
--
Sean
*From:* Roundtable roundtable-bounces@muug.ca *On Behalf Of *Wyatt Zacharias *Sent:* June 2, 2021 11:51 AM *To:* Continuation of Round Table discussion roundtable@muug.ca *Subject:* [RndTbl] Looking for a used rack mount UPS
Hey everyone, I'm looking to buy a used rack mount UPS to replace a couple of standalone units I've got sitting on a shelf in my rack. Specifically I'm looking for one with expandable capacity to get extended run time for my network gear if there's a long power outage. Realistically I only need about 1000VA since I just run a couple single socket machines, but larger would be fine too.
If you've got one let me know, I'll be happy to lug it out of your basement for you!
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Wyatt Zacharias
Roundtable mailing list Roundtable@muug.ca https://muug.ca/mailman/listinfo/roundtable
You can get up to 1500VA off a regular 15A circuit with a regular NEMA 5-15 socket. (e.g. APC SmartUPS 1500) Above that is where you need the 20A or weirder sockets.
One thing to watch out for with Cyberpower: they use proprietary battery sizes. Like, physical sizes. Same chemistry, save voltages, same mfgrs, etc. but like 8mm thinner or slightly squarer or ... etc. Some of the units designed to have replaceable batteries use normal sizes, but some use proprietary sizes. Just check the battery type/dimensions - if you can - before purchasing. Right now, my dad has 3 of their smaller (~400VA) units and it's only $10 more to buy a new unit than it is to replace the battery!
-Adam
On 2021-06-02 13:28, Sean Cody wrote:
You will probably need a 20A circuit and plug for anything >1000VA.
I have a small PDU I can't use because of that. 😊
Don't discount cyberpower, the name is a bit strange but they make decent gear.
--
Sean
From: Roundtable roundtable-bounces@muug.ca On Behalf Of Wyatt Zacharias Sent: June 2, 2021 11:51 AM To: Continuation of Round Table discussion roundtable@muug.ca Subject: [RndTbl] Looking for a used rack mount UPS
Hey everyone, I'm looking to buy a used rack mount UPS to replace a couple of standalone units I've got sitting on a shelf in my rack. Specifically I'm looking for one with expandable capacity to get extended run time for my network gear if there's a long power outage. Realistically I only need about 1000VA since I just run a couple single socket machines, but larger would be fine too.
If you've got one let me know, I'll be happy to lug it out of your basement for you!
--
Wyatt Zacharias
Roundtable mailing list Roundtable@muug.ca https://muug.ca/mailman/listinfo/roundtable
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