UPS for Mac Pro with 2 monitors

[sash]

Hi,

I have to get a UPS asap for the following config:

Mac Pro 2,8 octo + 2 LaCie 120 monitors

and maybe another one for G5 2 x 2,5 + 30" ACD.

I'm thinking about APC Back-UPS RS 1500VA, -- is it sufficient, not enough, overkill? Is APC a reliable brand (no experience with UPS at all)?

Thanks!
sash

 

[DocVT]

I have a similar set up with two Samsung 22" monitors. I have my Airport Extreme and Time Machine external drive attached as well. I think it says that I have 17 minutes of run time on UPS battery with this configuration. Most of my research suggested 1500VA would be best.

 

[sash]

Thanks, Doc!

Do you have any idea about the life-cycle of its battery? How soon does it have to be replaced?

sash

 

[DocVT]

In my reading, I found 3 years to be common life. Here's a link to read:
http://www.broadbandreports.com/forum/r21222765-UPS-Battery-Life

 

[scottydawg]

I have the APC RS 1500VA, the LCD screen typically says it has about 12 minutes of runtime available if there is a power loss.

 

[sash]

In my reading, I found 3 years to be common life.

Hi,

Thank you for the link, it looks indeed like 3 years are the most common term. Thus I'm set for MP.

Does anybody knows, whether G5 with 30" could be used with a less powerful UPS, let's say with APC Back-UPS RS, 1000VA/600W ?

Thanks once again!

sash