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From: jsdph@acad3.alaska.edu (HARRIS DENNIS P)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.novell
Subject: Re: UPS's and Novell
Keywords: UPS
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Date: 12 Jan 91 12:34:40 GMT
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In article <2788B9A3.11730@ics.uci.edu>, jsuker@bonnie.ics.uci.edu (Johnathon Laurence Suker) writes...
>I am currently investigating several different options for backing up our
>Novell Network against power failures.  Recently the power went out in our
>office and our Novell Network did not like it to say the least. I was
>wondering if anyone had any experience with UPS's designed for or marketed
>specifically for a Novell Network.  

here's a manufacturer that makes the best UPS going:

	Best Power Technology, Inc.  (800) 356-5794
	PO Box 280
	Necedah, WI 54646

They make units from 500VA to 20KVA.  All you will need for auto 
server shutdown is their ups-to-mouse port cable for a PS/2 
server (uses the servers's SERVER.CFG file).

disadvantages:  not cheap.  factory has trouble keeping up with 
demand.  backorders can run up to a month.  not reviewed in 
magazines because they won't furnish free review units.

advantages:  comprehensive manual.  good toll-free tech support.  
very conservative power ratings.  microprocessor controlled.  can 
be monitored and reconfigured with a special serial cable and any 
dumb terminal.  logs power outages.  can display waveform at last 
triggering.  diagnostics display.  ferroresonant on-line design 
filters and conditions ac power.  trigger parameters can be reset 
through serial port.  very high quality.  i could go on and 
on...

disclaimer:  i used to sell these units.  counter-disclaimer: i 
was happy to sell these units, because they didn't have problems. 
 the only time i had trouble with them was when they were 
installed in alaskan bush villages with diesel generators that 
were so unstable that the ups wasn't on the ac line long enough 
for batteries to charge.  i've used them to protect netware 
servers and microvaxen in remote areas of alaska with few 
problems.

list prices for the 500VA units start around $800, but many 
dealers discount the factory list prices.


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