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UPS & battery backup

Rack and tower UPS units and replacement batteries. 347 part numbers listed.

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How to choose ups & battery backup

Size a UPS by watts first, then VA, with about 25% headroom. Line-interactive units suit most network closets; online double-conversion units give the cleanest power for servers and sensitive equipment.

Common questions

How do I size a UPS?

Total the watts of everything it will power, add about 25% headroom, and make sure the UPS's watt and VA ratings both exceed it. Our UPS sizing calculator does this for you.

Should I buy a used UPS?

A used UPS chassis is often good value; the batteries are what wear out. Ask for battery age, or have new replacement batteries quoted with it.

Can I add network monitoring to a UPS?

Many rack UPS units take a network management card, such as APC's AP96xx cards or Tripp Lite's WEBCARDLX, for remote monitoring and safe shutdown.