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Hi. OK, maybe this isn't fair, but I'm not really looking for a formula to pick out an uninterruptible power supply. I am hoping someone can suggest what I need.

I have an HP Proliant ML 100 G4 server with a Dual core Intel pentium processor 820, 1 GB of RAM, four WD 160 GB SATA non-hot plug hard drives with a DVD which probably won't be in use anyway.

I am guessing I will need a UPS with AVR or sinewave (don't know much about them). Also, can I used refurbished? I am on a budget.

Thanks.

SysExpert

ANy of the APC UPS's should be fine. Just make sure it comes with a cable and software to do automatic shutdown.

COst - $40 - $100 especailly if you use rebates.

I hope this helps !

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Brian Pringle

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aindelicato

You need to give us a bit more information if you'd like specific suggestions.

How much runtime do you require if you lose power?

Do you just want something which will do a graceful shutdown or do you want the server to stay up until a 2nd power source comes online?

Bert2005

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Pretty much enough time to shut down the server. Fifteen minutes would be sufficient. Of course, you can shut down the server quite a few times in 15 minutes : )

Brian Pringle

The CyberPower application allows you to specify when to shut the server down, such as after 10 minutes of no power or even at 10% battery run time remaining.

Bert2005

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Hi btpringle

Thanks for your suggestions. I am looking at this one right now. Actually, I have it in the shoppting cart. Let me know what you think.

http://www.shopharmony.com/product.asp?i=CYB1500

Brian Pringle

That one seems pretty good and seems to be a very good price for the features. Let us know if we can do anything else for you.

Thanks,
Brian