APC UPS Model Number undecided - Final decision awaited...!!!

Thanks everyone for putting forward their opinion about UPS to my previous post.

I have read all the posts over and over again and finally have decided that I will purchase a UPS from APC.

Now again...few more questions though...????

A LITTLE BACKGROUND THOUGH:

I intend to use UPS for the following desktop:

P4 3 Ghz
3*512 MB RAM
CD DVD R/RW
HDD 160 GB three partitions
HDD 80 GB two partitions
windows xp operating system / windows advanced 2000 server
inkjet printer
d link router
compex switch
creative speaker
motherboard intel 865 GBF
Monitor 17 " LG flat

The application that I currently always use in SAP using Oracle database on windows server 2000 when using 160 GB HDD...

At other times normal surfing using windows xp professional with 80 GB HDD...

WHY I NEED UPS

I need Ups to ensure that when I am using SAP with oracle database...there is no unexpected power outage as it may corrupt SAP software...which is a headache to get installed again...

WHAT I WANT

I want a UPS which can support say 20 - 30 mins so that I can have sometime (normally it takes 10 - 15 mins) to stop server and client in SAP mode...and then exit and shut down the system normally...

I have given a rough configuration of my system so that some knowledgeable person can suggest me with his expertise which one suits my requirements best without burning a hole in my pocket...

IN A NUTSHELL:

In a nutshell, plz suggest which APC model UPS best fits my case balancing between my desire and cost based on above system configurations...?????????????????????

Your time, effort and patience is higly appreciated and will be the basis of my final decision.

warmest regards,

sunando

sunandoghosh at rediffmail dot com

p.s.

disclaimer: you have to say me which model number of product from APC fits my needs best as I am completely non technical and do not understand what Voltage / surge / AV / watt etc etc actually means.......................!

Thanks again for ur help...it is more than appreciated............!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by the way...plz advice keeping in mind...I am also planning to have an inverter...so i believe inverter can support the UPS longer...?????

I REPEAT PLZ GIVE ME EXACT MODEL NO FROM APC WHICH I SHOULD BUY AS I FAIL TO UNDERSTAND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.....PLZ....I AM JUST GOING TO SAY TO SHOPKEEPER THE
MODEL NO I WANT....?????????????????

Howdy again

I'm not too familiar with UPSes so I don't want to give you false advice. I am sure one of our members knows

anyone willing to help this poor computer illiterate guy with his technical computer wisdom plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz :bawling: :bawling:

plz its really urgent...someone advise

I have PMed a member who I think can help you better then I. It will probably be some time before he can respond as he's very busy. Please be patient.

20 minutes is a LONG time for a UPS system. If you want it to last that long, be prepared to pay lots of $$$$! Typically, for what you require 10 to 15 minutes should be quite enough to accomplish your needs, combined with configuring the computer's shutdown options in case of power failure. Here are two model numbers, one is for 10 minutes, the other is for 20 minutes:

1. http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=3
2. http://www.apc.com/resource/include/...u=SUVT10KF1B2S
3. http://www.apc.com/resource/include/...u=SU2000R3X155
the last one is a high end, ruggedized version

Originally Posted by sunandoghosh

plz its really urgent...someone advise

see my post at bottom

hi thanks so much for reply...but i am zero at technical / computer knowledge...

i dont know what watt / VA / volt means....

plz help me decide...i am from kolkata India....

i want to spend something around 4000-5000 rs maximum ( roughly 80-100 dollars)

The current Estimated Runtime associated with each model is based on a power draw of 200W. By adjusting the power draw to meet your requirements you can narrow down the list to only those models that meet your requirements.

Wattage is the amount of power the UPS puts out...Voltage is what voltage is supplied by the wall outlet, the links I provided are all suitable for your needs, The price ranges start from $100