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Which UPS for 2009 Mac Pro Octo
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Do you guys run your MP on it's own APC? I've got the 09 Quad, Router, Modem, Phone, ex HD, LCD and printer hooked up to one.
I understand, and it's appreciated.
I share when possible, as a good deal hard to pass up. Usually due to a lack of funds at that particular time, unfortunately. I didn't see anything. Checking APC's site, I got the impression it's just a model number change, nothing on the actual product itself.
I understand, and it's appreciated.
I didn't see anything. Checking APC's site, I got the impression it's just a model number change, nothing on the actual product itself.
Hmm, interesting. If it really is the same unit as the SUA1500, but just made for Dell as I've been reading, then I'll return this SUA750 and order the DLA1500
Edit: eww $64 shipping makes it less appetizing.
Yep. However I noticed that Tiger Direct doesn't charge sales tax for CA orders, and I was able to get 10% cashback by searching "tiger" at bing.com. Total ended up being $364 with shipping (then minus $31 for cashback) brings it down to $333. The SUA750 I bought in person at Fry's was $271 inc tax. So I dont feel too bad about paying $62 extra for double the capacity.
Cheers
Cheers
Not bad in the end.Yep. However I noticed that Tiger Direct doesn't charge sales tax for CA orders, and I was able to get 10% cashback by searching "tiger" at bing.com. Total ended up being $364 with shipping (then minus $31 for cashback) brings it down to $333. The SUA750 I bought in person at Fry's was $271 inc tax. So I dont feel too bad about paying $62 extra for double the capacity.
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Of course, the total (no cash back) isn't too bad compared to the normal price anyway. Factory refurbs are good too, if you can find them.
I've managed it on my last one (BackUPS BR1500LCD though). I didn't spot the tiger ad (MR post), until after I got it. Oh well. It works, so no complaints. what about this one?
what about this one?
NEW CyberPower Intelligent LCD CP1350AVRLCD 1350VA UPS
CyberPower Intelligent LCD Series UPS 1350VA 810 Watts AVR 8-Outlet - Power Panel Software
I just purchased it and it looks to be a good one?
any comments on it?
what about this one?
NEW CyberPower Intelligent LCD CP1350AVRLCD 1350VA UPS
CyberPower Intelligent LCD Series UPS 1350VA 810 Watts AVR 8-Outlet - Power Panel Software
I just purchased it and it looks to be a good one?
any comments on it?
Sua1500
Nano and company, yes there is no difference. In fact, the one I ordered came in the standard APC box, not an OEM box. The one they charge $412 for seems to come in an OEM box, mine is EXACTLY like the other 2 I have that were ordered from Provantage or APC directly. They all have the same boxes, and nothing noted about being OEM or Dell. They may have sold out on that run, but I am just sharing what I had. I also did not pay $60 for shipping to Michigan, I paid $30. Here is a copy off my invoice
1 A75-3002 APC Smart-UPS / 8 Outlet / 1500VA / 980Watt / UPS
MPN: DLA1500
$299.99 $299.99
Net Product: $299.99
Sales Tax: $.00
P & H: $29.88
Invoice Total: $329.87
INVOICED TOTAL
Net Product: $299.99
Sales Tax: $.00
Shipping & Handling: $29.88
Total Shipment: $329.87
Peace,
Noushy
Nano and company, yes there is no difference. In fact, the one I ordered came in the standard APC box, not an OEM box. The one they charge $412 for seems to come in an OEM box, mine is EXACTLY like the other 2 I have that were ordered from Provantage or APC directly. They all have the same boxes, and nothing noted about being OEM or Dell. They may have sold out on that run, but I am just sharing what I had. I also did not pay $60 for shipping to Michigan, I paid $30. Here is a copy off my invoice
1 A75-3002 APC Smart-UPS / 8 Outlet / 1500VA / 980Watt / UPS
MPN: DLA1500
$299.99 $299.99
Net Product: $299.99
Sales Tax: $.00
P & H: $29.88
Invoice Total: $329.87
INVOICED TOTAL
Net Product: $299.99
Sales Tax: $.00
Shipping & Handling: $29.88
Total Shipment: $329.87
Peace,
Noushy
hey ,
i've recently purchased the Smart Ups 1500va Usb & Serial 230v -
was just wondering if everyone leaves it powered on 24/7 ?
i power down everything in my studio at night , including the Ups , but obviously when i do that the battery kicks in .
so should i be leaving it powered on (ie plugged into the wall) so that the battery isn't having to switch on ?
also ,
i'm sure i read a post somewhere else on the forum where someone referred to how many power interruptions their APC Ups had dealt with in a month (something like 36) ...
how is that possible ?
would it be by using the 'Parachute' software ?
cheers
i've recently purchased the Smart Ups 1500va Usb & Serial 230v -
was just wondering if everyone leaves it powered on 24/7 ?
i power down everything in my studio at night , including the Ups , but obviously when i do that the battery kicks in .
so should i be leaving it powered on (ie plugged into the wall) so that the battery isn't having to switch on ?
also ,
i'm sure i read a post somewhere else on the forum where someone referred to how many power interruptions their APC Ups had dealt with in a month (something like 36
) ...how is that possible ?
would it be by using the 'Parachute' software ?
cheers
i'm sure i read a post somewhere else on the forum where someone referred to how many power interruptions their APC Ups had dealt with in a month (something like 36
how is that possible ?
Maybe because he lives where the electrical system is very bad?
Loa
I have my APC 1500 powered 24 hours a day. I have just my 08 Mac Pro, router and 1 display plugged into it. Everything else is powered through a nice APC power surge protector. If power fails, only the critical items remain on, giving me a better chance to work a little and shut down if I think the power won't be coming back on. I think the run time is about 20 minutes on blackout.
should've been a bit clearer ,
i meant : how is it possible to display the number of power interruptions !
Ah! By pressing the "Displays" button on the front of a LCD model, you have access to a lot of information about the device.
One of the displays "options" is the number of Events (when the battery had to kick in).
Loa
Leave it plugged in an "On". It won't kick in if there's no load (computer & other attached devices = OFF).hey ,
i've recently purchased the Smart Ups 1500va Usb & Serial 230v -
was just wondering if everyone leaves it powered on 24/7 ?
i power down everything in my studio at night , including the Ups , but obviously when i do that the battery kicks in .
so should i be leaving it powered on (ie plugged into the wall) so that the battery isn't having to switch on ?
also ,
i'm sure i read a post somewhere else on the forum where someone referred to how many power interruptions their APC Ups had dealt with in a month (something like 36
how is that possible ?
would it be by using the 'Parachute' software ?
cheers
The event counter will increase any time the power drops below it's input threshold (brown-out). They happen much more frequently vs. black-outs, and location on the power grid will make a difference as well.
I use a pair of SUA1500s for my MP and peripherals. The batteries are hardly ever the sole source of power, but the units do a ton of work making sure that the voltage stays in the correct range.
When power does go out, I can keep working for a LONG time, which is really appreciated.
When power does go out, I can keep working for a LONG time, which is really appreciated.
i got mine because i suspect that an iffy supply has been the cause of a few strange goings on in my studio recently !
we're pretty lucky , we don't get many power cuts but it's nice to be safe anyway .
any idea where the 'event counter' is that nanofrog mentioned ?
the manual with this thing is useless !
Event Counter
The powerchute business edition on pcs (and servers) lets you check all of the information and keeps a log, an event timer basically (I have it on my server and PCs, and can add a NIC to the smartups to do the same). The mac software is very basic, only shuts down and informs when the battery was on or off. I am hoping APC will create an agent for the MacOS, instead of the cheap powerchute personal edition.
Peace,
Noushy
The powerchute business edition on pcs (and servers) lets you check all of the information and keeps a log, an event timer basically (I have it on my server and PCs, and can add a NIC to the smartups to do the same). The mac software is very basic, only shuts down and informs when the battery was on or off. I am hoping APC will create an agent for the MacOS, instead of the cheap powerchute personal edition.
Peace,
Noushy