I have an old APC that works decently well. But Im going to be switching around some stuff around the house and want to get a new one. I have some plans for the old one, but im looking for a couple of things:
- Able to communicate with my server (Linux Debian box) that pulls down max 60W. And the router which pulls down around 20W. So lets round up to about 100W just
- I want it to NOT beep like crazy when the power goes out. I believe theres a setting somewhere that allows you to do that, but its been a while and my old APCs dont have that option.
- Have about an hour or so battery life. I figure if the power goes out longer than that, then we just need to shut off the servers gracefully. I care more about the hardware than 100% uptime. We get hickups from PG&E from time to time and thats what im protecting mostly from.
- Id like to have it under 200 if possible. I think thats doable?
Anyways what do you recommend?
Does it acrually have to be an APC (the brand) or can it be whatever brand of UPS?
I would bet this is a “kleenex/bandaid” deal and any brand UPS would suffice.