[CentOS] Re: wich apc ups?

Mark Hull-Richter spake the following on 5/29/2007 11:32 AM:
> On 5/29/07, Bob Chiodini <bob.chiodini at nasa.gov> wrote:
>>
>> Euroka,
>>
>> Generally, bigger is better.  1500 VA is certainly within the capability
>> of a 15 AMP typical US wall outlet.
>>
> 
> Getting a little OT here, but how does one match up the VA ratings of
> the UPSs (and battery backups) with the power supply wattage ratings?
> 
The industry standard is roughly 60% of VA is the Watt rating of the UPS.
So a 1000 VA UPS would be "near" 600 Watts.

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