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What UPS to choose?
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I use my B&W G3 as a web server for my consulting business. Not only does it host my web site, it also hosts surveys for my customers. After the rough weather in the Midwest last week (when we lost power), I was wondering if we should look into adding an uninteruptable power supply (UPS). Since the phones stayed operational, I assume that having my DSL on the UPS with the Mac and the router would allow me to keep my site up.
However, I know next to nothing about UPS except that APC is a company that makes them. Any suggestions?
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sorry, duplicate, I wanted to edit it.
(Last edited by angelmb; Jun 2, 2004 at 03:30 PM.
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Well, I use a MGE (Merlin Gerin) 800 USB I use it with:
- PowerMac B&W G3 with its Apple Studio 21" CRT
- harman/kardon SoundSticks
- Al 17" PB
- Wacom A4 Silver Edition
- HP LaserJet 2100 TN
- SGI O2 + TFT Philips + Philips a3-310 speakers
all computers using a dsl connection. No problem. A UPS is a must if you, like me, lost power or under storm.
Here you can check the product range and the tech specs
Ah, I see you can have your Mac as server / always ON, maybe this is more accurate for you, Pulsar Evolution
Finally, the MGE service here in Europe is really good.
Hope this helps.
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I use an APC BackUPS to keep my home network (and cordless phone) running when the power goes out.
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If you're looking for a USB UPS with mac support, and having trouble (I've just been through this) then you might like to look at http://www.powerguardian.com/
Looks like it will allow most USB UPS's to be controlled even if the manufacturer doesn't support Mac's. There's some very complementary reviews on versiontracker about this software.
Last weekend I couldn't find a UPS that was mac supported, but have now found that the unit I was tempted to buy (Liebert PSA1000) is supported by powerguardian, so it'll be shopping for me next weekend.
J.
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The Energy Saver panel in Panther now has built-in support for UPS's with USB connections. I don't know if one brand is any better than another but APC is certainly the biggest player.
I got an APC XS-1500 from CompUSA for only $100 last fall, after rebate. Keep an eye out for sales and rebates.
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