Would my DC provider (NextDC) have any issues with me using the ATS linked above. Trying to get our provider supply dual power supply NTU is becoming a hassle.
On Mon, Aug 13, 2018 at 4:08 PM, Rhys Cuff (Latrobe IT) < r...@latrobeit.com.au> wrote: > Thanks for that > I’m thinking faulty unit > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 13 Aug 2018, at 5:51 pm, Brad Peczka <b...@bradpeczka.com> wrote: > > I run a fleet of the APC ATSes - some of which are coming on 10 years > service - with no noted issues beyond some caveats in the firmware > update process. > > > In the absence of details on the error the UPSes threw, the original issue > sounds like a faulty device. > > > Eaton are a good alternative but there's certainly nothing wrong with the > APC units. > > > Regards, > > -Brad. > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* AusNOG <ausnog-boun...@lists.ausnog.net> on behalf of Nicholas > Hobbs <nicholas.ho...@epworth.org.au> > *Sent:* Monday, 13 August 2018 2:53 PM > *To:* Rhys Cuff (Latrobe IT); ausnog@lists.ausnog.net > *Subject:* Re: [AusNOG] ATS recommendation > > > Hi Rhys, > > > > We run a number (~6 or so) of the APC ATS’ for some of our critical (but > only 1 PSU) gear with no issues. > > We did however have one that was faulty from new that switched between A&B > feeds a bit randomly and was replaced because there was no reason it should > have been switching. > > > > Have you called APC to try and troubleshoot the issue? > > I’m not sure how the ATS could trip the UPS/Breakers as there should only > ever be one active circuit unless there’s a fault or overload condition. > > What size UPS’ are behind the ATS? 3000VA or so? > > > > Nick > > > > > *Nicholas* *Hobbs* > *Chief Technology Officer* > *Epworth HealthCare* > > Phone: > > (03) 9426 8840 > > Fax: > > (03) 9097 0062 > > Mobile: > > 0417 438 322 > > > epworth.org.au <https://www.epworth.org.au> > > <image001.jpg> > > *From:* Rhys Cuff (Latrobe IT) [mailto:r...@latrobeit.com.au > <r...@latrobeit.com.au>] > *Sent:* Monday, 13 August 2018 2:19 PM > *To:* ausnog@lists.ausnog.net > *Subject:* [AusNOG] ATS recommendation > > > > Hi Guys > > > > We have a very small server room with one rack drawing around 8 amps. > > I thought I was clever and installed an APC ATS to run the kit that only > has single feel power input. > > > > Well its been a disaster, final straw was 4am today when it caused both > UPS’s to error and trip all breakers. > > Bypassing the ATS fixed it. > > > > I’m thinking of abandoning the ATS idea or trying another brand like Eaton > > > > Does anyone have any thoughts on this? > > > > Thanks > > > > Rhys > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > This e-mail message and accompanying data may contain information that > is confidential and subject to privilege. If you are not the intended > recipient, you are notified that any use, dissemination, distribution or > copying of this message or data is prohibited. If you have received > this e-mail in error please notify the sender immediately by return > e-mail and delete all material pertaining to this e-mail. The views > expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except > where the sender specifically states them to be the views of Epworth > HealthCare. Epworth does not warrant that the integrity of the > communication has been maintained nor that the communication is free of > errors, virus, interception or interference. All e-mail sent to Epworth > HealthCare may be inspected and used by Epworth HealthCare for any lawful > purpose. Epworth HealthCare policy prohibiting transmission of > inappropriate material to its e-mail addresses is strictly enforced. > > > _______________________________________________ > AusNOG mailing list > AusNOG@lists.ausnog.net > http://lists.ausnog.net/mailman/listinfo/ausnog > > -- Bradley Amm 0420 501 801
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