EATON AMA
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@Dashrender said:
@BRRABill said:
@Dashrender said:
We just had a 2.5 hour outage yesterday and I hadn't replaced my desktop UPS yet. I'm ordering this right now (Amazon has it for $200 for the 1500 model.. awesome price!)
CDW (who we buy from) is even cheaper, and according to this AMA they'll give you credit for trade-in!
If I decide from the next 2 hours of answers from Eaton that the 5S is going to be OK for my new server, I'll be placing an order as well today!
The problem with the 5S1500 for a sever is simply how long the server takes to shutdown versus how long the power will stay running.
under my current load (pretty close to full test yesterday) my two APC 3000XL units (server each have one power cord to each) and one APC 3000 (switches and phone system) all last about 40 mins.
How long is it taking that stuff to shut down?
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@BRRABill said:
@Dashrender said:
The problem with the 5S1500 for a sever is simply how long the server takes to shutdown versus how long the power will stay running.
Well I am comparing it to the 5P1500 so the run time should be the same, I'd think.
I'm really looking for the differences in features between the S and P lines.
You mean besides huge prices? I'm guessing the P model has all of the advanced networking tech that the S home model does not.
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@Dashrender said:
The problem with the 5S1500 for a sever is simply how long the server takes to shutdown versus how long the power will stay running.
under my current load (pretty close to full test yesterday) my two APC 3000XL units (server each have one power cord to each) and one APC 3000 (switches and phone system) all last about 40 mins.
The Eaton 5PX would be the comparable model, specifically the 5PX3000RT. I'd stick to a 5PX1500RT if you need the runtime. The 5PX allows you to use external batteries and extend the runtime form the base unit.
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@Dashrender said:
You mean besides huge prices? I'm guessing the P model has all of the advanced networking tech that the S home model does not.
That was my original question. For 1 server, that has USB, would the S line be OK?
I'm not sure what "advanced networking" features are. In my original thread the only thing that was really mentioned was the 2 distinct output groups.
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For the record, super pleased with ours!
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@windso said:
@Dashrender said:
The problem with the 5S1500 for a sever is simply how long the server takes to shutdown versus how long the power will stay running.
under my current load (pretty close to full test yesterday) my two APC 3000XL units (server each have one power cord to each) and one APC 3000 (switches and phone system) all last about 40 mins.
The Eaton 5PX would be the comparable model, specifically the 5PX3000RT. I'd stick to a 5PX1500RT if you need the runtime. The 5PX allows you to use external batteries and extend the runtime form the base unit.
No prices on the 230 V models. That's what I have currently (the only power options available too).
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@BRRABill said:
@Dashrender said:
You mean besides huge prices? I'm guessing the P model has all of the advanced networking tech that the S home model does not.
That was my original question. For 1 server, that has USB, would the S line be OK?
I'm not sure what "advanced networking" features are. In my original thread the only thing that was really mentioned was the 2 distinct output groups.
You'll definitely have no remote management of the UPS on the S series. that was stated via Jared's question earlier.
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@Dashrender said:
You'll definitely have no remote management of the UPS on the S series. that was stated via Jared's question earlier.
In this AMA? I went back and re-read and STILL didn't see that.
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@Dashrender said:
No prices on the 230 V models. That's what I have currently (the only power options available too).
Odd. Definitely a web glitch. Thanks for letting us know. We'll have it fixed ASAP.
In the mean time, prices are right in line with their 120V equivalents. -
@MattSpeller that picture is going to be their new ad!
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@scottalanmiller said:
@MattSpeller that picture is going to be their new ad!
Why wouldn't we use it! So gorgeous. I almost cried a little...
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@BRRABill here it is.
@JColeKen said:
@JaredBusch They can report status, but you're unable to take any action on the ones that do not have the network card.
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@BRRABill indeed @Dashrender , no network card slot on the "Superior" models. (Also not rack mountable). Breakdown of line card can be found here. "P" is for premium. Anything with "X" has extended battery capabilities.
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@windso he's actually printing and framing it right now! www.eaton.com/9PX is @windso's baby
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So for 1 server, the network reporting wouldn't be a big deal. If you had a bunch, or multiple Eaton units, that's whee the network management start to be really useful.
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@BRRABill unless you want to shut that one server down remotely
Which can come in handy when the power goes out, your A/C isn't running and your server starts to overheat while running on battery. (FEAR MONGERING!!!) -
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@windso on the weekend no less!!!
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@gbeyhaut said:
@BRRABill unless you want to shut that one server down remotely
Which can come in handy when the power goes out, your A/C isn't running and your server starts to overheat while running on battery. (FEAR MONGERING!!!)Precisely what we use the 9PX for. Servers stay up for the ~10-15 mins it takes to shut them down, then the bulk of the run time goes to our PoE switches + Mitel box to keep the phones running in case of emergency.
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@gbeyhaut said:
@BRRABill unless you want to shut that one server down remotely
Which can come in handy when the power goes out, your A/C isn't running and your server starts to overheat while running on battery. (FEAR MONGERING!!!)Of course the FiOS would also be down, and thus I'd have no way to reach out to that UPS anyway.
FEAR CONTROLLED!
