[OPLINTECH] *External* Uninterruptible Power Supply Recommendations

[Justin Bumbico]

As others have said, APC is solid. We used to deploy the SMT2200 model.

More recently we've been using Vertiv/Liebert's PSI5-2200RT120. Nice functionality on these is that you can add external battery packs that extend the run time without having to upgrade your power - if you need it. We typically deploy a 2200 with 2 external batteries.

On the power topic, check out a remote managed PDU. These allow you to restart any flaky devices by remotely power cycling the individual outlet once the PDU is on the network. Using Tripp Lite here, model - PDUMH20ATNET.

Also, all of the UPS items including installation services are E-Rate eligible. I don't believe we submitted our PDUs via E-Rate, but I would think those would be eligible as well.  You'd still have time this year if E-Rate is desired.

Justin
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Hi All,

We are looking for recommendations on uninterruptible power supply units. These will provide power to both our staff and public computers and should have automatic voltage regulation to help combat brownouts, power sags, surges, etc.

We've used APC in the past, but I'd like to hear what other libraries are using.


Ken Butler
hcotech at holmeslib.org<mailto:hcotech at holmeslib.org>
Head of Information Technology
Holmes County District Public Library
3102 Glen Drive
Millersburg, OH 44654
PH: 330-674-5972 ext 224

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