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#239892 9-Aug-2018 15:31

Whats a recommended , low cost UPS for a ML350 server
None of of the UPS selector pages at APC, ETON etc seem to work , tried FF Chrome & IE (maybe the product selector page needs java ?)

I suspect the cheaper Leibert etc dont switch fast enough for HP servers on a power outage.

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#2070777 9-Aug-2018 15:38

The HP T1000 and T1500 UPS models are pretty well priced for server UPS'. Part numbers are Q1F50A and Q1F52A for tower (floor) models. Rack models are available as well.

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#2070816 9-Aug-2018 16:25

Only the 1500VA is in stock.
Are the Eaton APC Line interactive UPS's OK on ML servers , anyone tested them with servers to see what happens when power is disconnected ?

Just tried a cheaper UPS on a test ML server here.
Doesnt switch to batt power fast enough on power outage (works OK on general PC's )

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#2070819 9-Aug-2018 16:28

Yes APC/Eaton will be fine.

You get what you pay for, online ones will cost more.

For an ML350 probably want between 1KVA to 1500VA

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#2070824 9-Aug-2018 16:34

1101: Only the 1500VA is in stock.

It depends where you are looking!

1101: Are the Eaton APC Line interactive UPS's OK on ML servers , anyone tested them with servers to see what happens when power is disconnected ?

Just tried a cheaper UPS on a test ML server here. Doesnt switch to batt power fast enough on power outage (works OK on general PC's )

APC is the premium brand in my mind... the SmartUPS range is the cheapest I would run with. Eaton are fine. And I agree with the 1000va minimum someone suggested, both because the battery won't be tiny and because it is likely to be built better. The no-name cheapies can be a fire hazard and do a poor job generally of looking after the health of the battery in my experience.

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