September 20, 2010

Bob's Best Bets for your UPS needs Rackmount VALUE

Here is my advice for your best value UPS units.  These units deliver all the benefits of the newer UPS units at a fraction of the price.  They come with a 1 year warranty on the unit and 2 years on the batteries if bought in our eStore or over the phone.

  • Small Server group - 1400va - 120v:  APC 1400va 2U in Black  (402c) - $239  ... this unit has the same look as the newer 1440va (402b called a 1500 for some reason) at $50 cheaper.
  • Larger Service group - 3000va - 120v:  APC 3000va 5U in Beige (315) - $429  ...this is just $10 more than the 3u (303), but has 30% more battery life and and Extended run port.
  • High Voltage small - 3000va - 208v:  APC 3000va 3U in Black (383b) - $449  ... better built and cheaper than its 2U cousin (382b) it also has two 120volt outlets which help.
  • High Voltage large - 5000va - 208v:  APC 5000va 5U in Beige (585) - $939  ... a solid workhorse, this unit offers generous battery time and unlike its newer version (585AB), keeps the 120volt convenience outlets