Michael Christie wrote: > G'day to all, > I have to buy a new UPS for our server. Our old one a APC, although it > would still work the software is incompatible with XP. > Have you any suggestions for a modestly priced UPS? The price in the > Green Guide ranges from say $150 to $500. > I only want one that will run for 15 mins, warn you if the power goes > off in hours so I can shut the server down, or if out of hours > gracefully shut the server down. > Do I need to spend the extra or would the cheaper versions do the needful? > _______________________________________________ > Gpcg_talk mailing list > [email protected] > http://ozdocit.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gpcg_talk > > Hi I dont know if they are any good but I chose a powerware the other day 1500VA as a temp measure till i save enough for an APC 1500VA. It actually seems nice so far, runs the server long enough for shutdown and has software to initiate the soft landing, monitor the battery etc (USB not serial too).
$299 at umart. Reviews seemed ok . its not the same class as apc but neither is the price. Batteries are replaceable. ymmv JD -- ================================================= dr john dooley mbbs frcpa aka "ron" _______________________________________________ Gpcg_talk mailing list [email protected] http://ozdocit.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gpcg_talk
