Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 17:35:04 +1000 From: yudi v <yudi.tux@gmail.com> To: Erich Dollansky <erich@alogt.com> Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: UPS buying suggestion Message-ID: <CACo--mvzj6K20YRZuXk0hCxpAvPxKQYUs-K6Te48uJ%2BXc-=8ag@mail.gmail.com> In-Reply-To: <20131015134826.528289be@X220.ovitrap.com> References: <CACo--msUpY-6r7MkuEvrPDpSVdFZyBotSA-eS7aLGMFDeq_vDQ@mail.gmail.com> <20131015134826.528289be@X220.ovitrap.com>
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yes, but it does not tell you how long the UPS will be able to support > the 400W. It sounds to me that > I only need it to shutdown the system cleanly, so I am guessing less than 5mins is more than enough. > As you need the current anyway, I would use an ampere meter to > determine the exact current drawn. I got already some surprises there. > > I would sugggest an UPS above 1000VA. I have currently this in use: > > > I think 1000VA is overkill for a little server, I am going to get this power monitor <http://steplight.com.au/monitor/plug-in-electricity-power-meter/>and see what the exact numbers are and then decide. -- Kind regards, Yudi
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