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On the surface, choosing an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for your organization’s server room may seem like a simple task, but like many IT tasks, the devil is in the details. In this I-T Dojo video, I discuss the following five tips that will help you choose the right uninterruptible power supply for your environment:

  1. Count your output connections.
  2. Consider using battery packs instead of moving to a higher-end UPS unit.
  3. Make sure you measure.
  4. Create a separate power circuit or branch.
  5. Plan for an outage.

After watching the video, you can learn more about how to choose a UPS by reading Paul Mah’s article, “Practical tips for setting up a UPS”–the basis for this video.

Bill DetwilerBill Detwiler is Head Technology Editor of TechRepublic. Previously, he worked as a Support Tech and IT Manager in the social research and energy industries. Read his full bio and profile. You can also follow him on Twitter.

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How long should your ups batteries last? Bill Detwiler - TechRepublicTechrepublic Moderator | 10/06/08
Realistically... flausher | 10/07/08
Extend Battery Life of UPS by upto 300% hamads@... | 10/07/08
Battery life wogglebug | 10/07/08
Having sold them before Oz_Media | 10/07/08
Good Tip, but Size Matters TexasJetter | 10/07/08
RE: Video: Five practical tips for choosing the right UPS Cynyster | 10/07/08
Cross connect. TonytheTiger | 10/07/08
Yep, that what we had in Northern Ireland. Mick_obrien685@... | 10/07/08
REF- Power plan. Mick_obrien685@... | 10/07/08
Have UPS for Network Equip. too. Junecore@... | 10/07/08
Missing an important point, battery fade. Mick_obrien685@... | 10/07/08
RE: Video: Five practical tips for choosing the right UPS DonWagner@... | 10/07/08
Under Lock and Key and Flavors of Power Kingbackwards | 10/07/08
LOCK ON BREAKER BOX! Mick_obrien685@... | 10/07/08
Understandable in most cases Kingbackwards | 10/10/08
Planned Obsolescence in UPS Manufacture? pjmorton@... | 10/09/08

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