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Correct size UPS for Dell t410
Hey,
Im trying work out the best size UPS for our servers. (without going over board and over priced)
We have -
1 x Dell t300 (Single quad core processor, 2x SAS drives, two power supplies)
1 x Dell t410 (Dual quard core processor, 2 SATA drives, two power supplies)
How do I correctly detirmine what I need?
Servers only need to run for 10 minutes in a blackout so they have enough time to safely shutdown.
Each server would need to connect to USB on UPS so it can get the shut down signal. Does this mean I need a seperate UPS for each?
Cheers
Mitch
PS; the APC website has a UPS sizing application. It told me I need 1 2200VA UPS. This seems overkill to me as it says only 48% capacity on the UPS will be used allowing the servers to run for 27 minutes.
Im trying work out the best size UPS for our servers. (without going over board and over priced)
We have -
1 x Dell t300 (Single quad core processor, 2x SAS drives, two power supplies)
1 x Dell t410 (Dual quard core processor, 2 SATA drives, two power supplies)
How do I correctly detirmine what I need?
Servers only need to run for 10 minutes in a blackout so they have enough time to safely shutdown.
Each server would need to connect to USB on UPS so it can get the shut down signal. Does this mean I need a seperate UPS for each?
Cheers
Mitch
PS; the APC website has a UPS sizing application. It told me I need 1 2200VA UPS. This seems overkill to me as it says only 48% capacity on the UPS will be used allowing the servers to run for 27 minutes.
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Depends on the conditions of the batteries.. but you should get around 10 to 15 minutes easily if they are at low load. If they can afford a 2200VA and required power works (any electrician can add a 15 amp outlet easily), go for that, if not, a 1500VA will suffice.. or maybe a 1500VA with extended runtime (same output, but more batteries).
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I just want to confirm that you think 1x 1500VA will run both servers for 20ish minutes?