Re: Re: UPS Recommendation

[Dan Khan <dan.khan@xxxxxxxxx>]

I'm using an APC SmartUPS 1500 with net management card (not
rackmounted,
but some of their solutions are, although much more epxensive).
I'm then using apcupsd on a linux monitoring server to capture UPS events
and script all other file servers and my main ESXi virtual server to
shutdown when battery is low.

APC have a good graphical tool on their site to determine the size of UPS
you need based on the attached peripherals - obviously you can use this to
spec the size/power draw requirements and then buy cheaper elsewhere - I do
find that the combination of the trusted APC brand, support, and open
source
software make this an attractive addition to my server cabinet, but
appreciate this might be too expensive a solution.

Cheers,
-Dan


2009/11/24 Andy <andywhitfield2002@xxxxxxx>

>
>
> Hi Paul,
>
> Do you know what VA rating you require?
> Or how much power in watts your servers draw?
>
> And how much runtime you need?
>
> 400mm isn't very deep. Typically the smaller rackmount UPSs are 460mm
/ 18
> inches deep. Plus you need room to plug in the cables at the back.
> I have rackmount and tower UPSs available.
>
> Regards
> Andy the UPS Man.
>
>
> --- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx <ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com>,
"Paul" <paul@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > Well after three and a half years service my Mini-ITX based HA
server is
> no more. Had a couple of power cuts yesterday afternoon and she did
not
> recover, no beeps, no monitor output and resetting CMOS had no effect.
> >
> > So can anyone recommend a relatively cheap UPS preferably
rackmounted
> (although if they go above 400mm deep that won't be an option). Would
need
> to control power down on two servers.
> >
> > MT
> >
> > Paul
> >
>
>
>


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