Reddit mentions of APC UPS, 600VA UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector, BE600M1 Backup Battery Power Supply, USB Charger, Back-UPS Series Uninterruptible Power Supply

That's USPS. They're talking about uninterruptible Power Supplies

I've done that exact setup.

2 of these.
https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-NanoStation-Dedicated-Management-NS-5ACL-US/dp/B078NN1J4K/

1 of these for within the barn
https://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-GREENnet-Switching-Protection-TPE-TG82G/dp/B074PXNRFH/

1 of these for inside the house:
https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-PoE150S-Injector-Adapter-compliant/dp/B001PS9E5I/


If you want wifi out there you can do a LR:
https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-UniFi-UAP-AC-LR-Single-Version/dp/B01609AF22/

Cameras you can use a variety. but even at 4k resolution with h264 you're at 75 mbps with 4 cameras at 30fps.

one camera option:
https://www.amazon.com/Camera-Outdoor-Security-Surveillance-Waterproof/dp/B0776S8N8X/


edit: i also suggest a battery backup to clean power up in remote buildings. esp if they're old
https://www.amazon.com/APC-Battery-Protector-Charging-BE600M1/dp/B01FWAZEIU/

For computers, I recommend either of these units (or their lower wattage siblings where appropriate):

• APC BR1500MS
  
• CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
  
  For networking equipment, something much lower end like the APC BE600M1 would be fine.
  
  > Bonus points: simulated sine vs true sine; marketing gimmick or worthy investment?
  
  Depends on the use case. For nearly any modern computer, you'll want true sine wave. Stepped waved UPSes often cause issues with modern 80+ certified PSUs which use Active PFC.
  
  For other devices that don't have Active PFC PSUs, or just aren't all that sensitive, stepped wave is fine. Things like networking equipment, phone chargers, etc are fine on stepped wave.

A UPS will absolutely correct brown-outs, and a surge protector will not. However, a UPS that small will likely not be able to supply enough power for all the equipment you describe, and may shut down unexpectedly if it switches to battery mode while the system is heavily loaded. I would expect your computer tower alone to be able to pull 275-300 watts under gaming load, and a monitor is probably 25-50 watts on top of that. Speakers and peripherals won't add much more, but you're still looking at 300-350 watts.

At an absolute minimum I'd go for something like this APC, but a few bucks extra on something bigger might be wise.

An uninterruptible power supply or uninterruptible power source (UPS) is an electrical apparatus that provides emergency power to a load when the input power source or mains power fails.

This:

APC UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector with USB Charger, 600VA, APC Back-UPS (BE600M1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FWAZEIU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_T5QTCbAZQB04C

THIS, #ALLDAY! Perhaps it's due to the fact we live in an older home, but the number of times my battery backup(s) kick on over the course of any given month is much more than I'd care to think about, or admit. My lab servers are lacking proper UPS(es), as they're mostly for testing, learning, breaking, fixing... et cetera, but I absolutely run all my crucial networking gear off one tiny APC that'll keep the optical network terminal, router and wireless access point (via PoE) going for more than 2.5 hours in the event of a power loss. Summer storms can be a real bitch and it's nice to be able to sit around, or lie in bed at night and surf on our phones, tablets, laptop, etc. while the rest of the neighborhood is dark.

My daily driver desktop also gets its own APC Back-UPS Pro 1500 because I fucked up and went cheap on the PSU for this machine I built and I don't trust the rest of such a hefty investment to handle the semi-regular power fluctuations we see. 1 Blackout and 1 "Electrical Noise" (both 5 seconds each) is all that the battery has had to intervene with/for over the past ~half a year, but I sleep better at night knowing my investment is protected. I have a couple virtual machines (namely Plex & Pi-hole) that I want to keep on ticking in the event of any issues with our electricity.

Smaller, 600VA model also available for $45 ($75 - $30) on Amazon

900VA model rated at 480W, while 600VA model rated at 330W

Running on a Pi is a good call. I'd look into a ups. You can plug you main computer and your pi into it.

Edit link: Amazon 600 VA UPS

$50 to protect a device that costs about the same or more? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FWAZEIU/

if you aren't having long outages, you could get a pretty small capacity one for less than $100. I use CyberPower, but APC is good too. Go for something like this (Amazon link)

Get an inexpensive UPS (uninterruptible power supply) like this https://smile.amazon.com/APC-Back-UPS-Protector-Charging-BE600M1/dp/B01FWAZEIU/?th=1. Plug in your rPis, router, and cable modem (or dsl modem). When my power goes out, I usually stay online via wi-fi because the cable modem signal is still active.

I got this one on a sale and it's been great, $43 I believe. Currently it's about 55.

Has a UL listed charging port, a USB-A to connect to your PC to display the battery status, and then 5 power/battery + 2 power outlets. Basically when the power goes out, you have 5 power sources available on battery.

I've only needed it once so far and I didn't want to drain it any more than I needed, but basically the PC, monitor, my speakers and desktop vaporizer which are all best to not have power suddenly cut.

Also has wall mount.

Just note that not very many UPS have great battery life past 20 mins or so, and I believe not many have a ton of cycles. I believe you're meant to replace the battery after 3-5 years as well. The main thing to look out for is battery quality and build quality (the wires, solder). The main thing is that when power cuts, you have some time to save your work, shut down safely, and ignore the issues that come with a power outage, even with the protection of a surge protector.

I'd definitely recommend one if you live in a high-outage area, possibly even if you're a light user. It's just a nice assurance knowing that any game you're playing or work you have open isn't going to go bye-bye because of fucking PG&E unreliable coverage.

Heres what will fix your problems

Something like this one will get you an hour or two of backup power if all you plug into it is the wireless modem/router and the base unit for the cameras but that should be enough in most situations.

​

edit: spelling

I'm looking for a basic UPS that can handle a 918+, Verizon FiOS G1100 Gateway, Orbi, and switch.

Is this one okay? - APC Back-UPS 600VA BE600M1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FWAZEIU

Would it support automatic shutdown?

I’ve had a APC UPS unit for the last two years and it’s been great. Only keeps the computer running for about 5 minutes upon loss of power, but it’s enough for a safe shutdown.

Heck, when the power went out for two days at my house we relied on that unit to charge our cellphones. Overall great $32 investment.


Here’s a similar one that looks good. It’s about double the power of mine and a little bit more expensive:

APC UPS 600VA Battery Backup & Surge Protector with USB Charging Port, APC UPS BackUPS (BE600M1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FWAZEIU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_s2s7BbVABWT1R

It seems that your comment contains 1 or more links that are hard to tap for mobile users.
I will extend those so they're easier for our sausage fingers to click!


Here is link number 1 - Previous text "APC"



----
^Please ^PM ^/u/eganwall ^with ^issues ^or ^feedback! ^| ^Delete

Sure, I can add those...

EDIT: Here are the links:

Desk: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GVRKCWP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Mouse: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071Z8RZHG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Keyboard: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LP3P834/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Monitor (actually took a risk and went with used from Amazon and save ~$150): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MKT1W65/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

KB/Mouse pad: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N3SVZCT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cable Management: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GCS77TU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Laptop Tray: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FUOILAC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Extra Monitor Arm: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BHXZBYQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

UPS: https://www.amazon.com/APC-Battery-Protector-Back-UPS-BE600M1/dp/B01FWAZEIU/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=APC+UPS&qid=1564668695&s=gateway&sr=8-3

USB Hub: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XFPNXQW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

MBP: 2018 2.6ghz i7, 32GB, 512 ssd

https://www.amazon.com/APC-Battery-Protector-Charging-BE600M1/dp/B01FWAZEIU/

These are the minimum I put at our work desktops.
600va, will last about 20mins or so at 100w draw.
I think most of our desktops will get about 15-20mins on those. (Ryzen5 2600, gtx1050)
$58 from Amazon there.
Also USB cable and software to allow the UPS to tell the pc to shut down automatically when the battery gets low.

Word of caution: This model from Amazon looks exactly like the one you can pick up at walmart. The Walmart one does not have a replaceable battery though.
Was slightly disappointed when I had a coworker just grab one real quick one day.

There are other models. The APC brand seems to be half-decent.
The higher va you get the better runtime you will have.

This is the one I typically go with for office computers. Bigger is usually better, but if all you're using it for is power filtering an surge protection a cheap one will do.

I bought this one, works fine with my DS1517+ and is inexpensive. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FWAZEIU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use an simple UPS from APC.

Yeah I second this. I had a similar problem when my t-stat trips the furnace or A/C -- UPS fixed it. You don't need anything fancy, this will likely be more than enough.

EDIT: Oh and just in case it isn't obvious, don't plug the fridge into the UPS!

You might want to invest in a UPS. Something like this should do the trick:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01FWAZEIU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495290569&sr=1-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=uninterruptible+power+supply&dpPl=1&dpID=41FJ2xgXGEL&ref=plSrch

For anyone that might read this and have the same question:

Ended up finding a couple options.

1. https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-550VA-Audio-Backup/dp/B000WS0CRQ Not bad but too heavy duty for what I need and more than I was looking to pay for something like this.
   
   
2. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FWAZEIU/ref=psdc_764572_t4_B000WS0CRQ?th=1 More in the price range and should fit nicely in the encloser and has the outlets on top which should be ideal for how I'll be using it.
   

One of these should do the job nicely.

We were planning on using an uninterruptible power suppy so that the wiring would be simpler and anything could be connected to it. They are basically large rechargeable batteries that have normal sized plugs.

Here is an example one though we plan to use an older one: https://www.amazon.com/APC-Back-UPS-Protector-Charging-BE600M1/dp/B01FWAZEIU/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1496198446&sr=1-5&keywords=ups&th=1

I am about to buy this right here for that very purpose..

APC Back-UPS 600VA UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector with USB Charging Port (BE600M1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FWAZEIU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_RAGlzbZDMDX7Z

Have you ever considered using a good battery backup and surge suppressor like an APC? APC has different sizes available as well.

https://www.amazon.com/APC-Battery-Protector-Charging-BE600M1/dp/B01FWAZEIU

You could buy an uninterruptible power supply similar to the one below. They have an internal battery that will prevent anything connected from losing power. I can't say how long it should last, but it's one idea.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FWAZEIU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.bN6CbKHX83QF

You might want to look up a relevant subreddit for your specific needs but something like this: https://www.amazon.com/APC-Battery-Protector-Charging-BE600M1/dp/B01FWAZEIU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=JP7ZHHLLWA8D&keywords=battery+surge+protector+for+computer&qid=1559103578&s=gateway&sprefix=battery+surge+protector%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-1

I think you can have something fitted to your home that does the same thing but for whole house but you might as well check the easier/cheaper routes first. Good luck with your neighbors I hope they're nice :)

I have this APC UPS with my DS416Play. I also run my Router and 24 port switch off of it.

https://www.amazon.com/APC-Battery-Protector-Charging-BE600M1/dp/B01FWAZEIU

It supports auto shutdown and gives me about 30 minutes of run time on battery.

These are the statistics if you are interested:

https://camo.githubusercontent.com/96b1991deeed76ada1c1bf23ffae4208049c8661/68747470733a2f2f692e696d6775722e636f6d2f38553556774e582e706e673f31

So, I'm not in an office environment, but I bought one of these: https://www.amazon.com/APC-Battery-Protector-Back-UPS-BE600M1/dp/B01FWAZEIU/ for my 1019+.

It connects properly via USB, and the NAS estimates my time on battery at 3688 seconds. I have gotten emails when the power grid has gone shaky, and when it's come back. The DS1019+ is rated at 38.59w access and 13.32w hibernation... so very similar specs power wise.

Hope that helps.

I have one of these powering my routers/several Pis:

Inexpensive and awesome!

https://www.amazon.com/APC-Back-UPS-Protector-Charging-BE600M1/dp/B01FWAZEIU/

Here you go, this should suit your needs:

router

switch

power backup and protection

While I doubt that this is a common use case, the truth is that QNAP simply uses the standard Linux mdadm utility for RAID. They then throw the volume into an LVM pool. If you choose encryption the specific LVM volume is then LUKS encrypted.* Depending on your use case, that may be enough to get you through.

If you require high of availability for a network share (where even Amazon's next day delivery is too slow), then you need a fail-over box. Because I guarantee you that any time the NAS goes down you're going to spend 12+ hours checking the raid array for errors, and another quite a few more hours making sure my data is instact, updating my backups, and then running the extended hard drive self tests. I sure as heck wouldn't just put disks where the enclosure itself failed back into operation without at least every check I can throw at them. In addition to the possibility of the array having issues, the disks themselves could have suffered damage at the same time.

Speaking of which, the box is on a UPS right? And plugged in via USB and configured to turn itself off before the UPS battery dies right?

tl;dr: If you require that sort of uptime, then you need a full fail-over machine with the QNAP synchronizing with it fairly often.

* The caveat being that QNAP uses their own utility. To call the C crypt function (based on MD5) with their own static seed. So the password you use in the GUI is different than the real LUKS password.

Caveat the second is QNAP does not do this when encrypting external disks. However, the GUI silently limits you to a 16 character password.

Save yourself some headache for next time.

https://www.amazon.com/APC-Battery-Protector-Charging-BE600M1/dp/B01FWAZEIU/

Get one of those - plug your essential/expensive devices into the 'battery' side. It does a better job of protecting your devices if there is too MUCH power and too LITTLE power.

I'll snap some pix this evening and post them up.

This is what I use:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FWAZEIU/
It’s 600va and does the job fine. My ONT is two prong so this works great.

Purchased the 600 VA model APC Back-UPS (BE600M1) from Amazon for about $55 USD.

Not sure if anyone else encountered this, but it took a while before my 218j recognized that a UPS was connected via USB (~30 minutes).

During the summer my area gets the occasional short blackout. Is this a good UPS to power my PC and monitor? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01FWAZEIU

I've got my cable modem, wifi router, NAS, and a 4 port switch along with all my "entertainment" stuff (TV, TiVo, Roku, UHD BluRay player) on this, but this is all I need if I just wanted to protect the "entertainment" stuff. You can go even smaller if it's just a few things. You won't get a long run time, but it's mostly to avoid surges, brownouts, and rapid powercycles.

Getting a UPS would be a good idea, they are power conditioning devices which use their inbuilt battery to remove abnormalities in the power supply.

They also supply 30-90 mins (depending on model) of battery power in case of an outage, so you can safely play during a thunderstorm or windy conditions.

​

|Item|Detail|Amount Paid (Pre Tax)|
|:-|:-|:-|
|Laptop|Inspiron 13 7000; i7-8550U@1.8GHz, 16GB 2400MHz RAM, 512 GB M.2 PCI-E NVMe SSD|$940.79|
|Monitors|2 of Samsung IT LC27F398FWNXZA Samsung C27F398 27-Inch Curved Monitor (Super Slim Design)|$435.98|
|Keyboard|Corsair CH-9101021-NA Gaming Mechanical Keyboard, Backlit LED|$103.99|
|Mouse|VicTsing Wireless Gaming Mouse with Unique Silent Click, Breathing Backlit, 2 Programmable Side Buttons, 2400 DPI, Ergonomic Grips, 7-Button Design- Red|$19.99|
|Dock|Dell USB 3.0 Ultra HD/4K Triple Display Docking Station (D3100)|$108|
|Laptop Stand|Vertical Laptop Stand [Adjustable Size], OMOTON Desktop Aluminum MacBook Stand with Adjustable Dock Size, Fits All MacBook, Surface, Chromebook and Gaming Laptops (up to 17.3 inch), Silver|$25.99|
|UPS|APC UPS 600VA Battery Backup & Surge Protector with USB Charging Port, APC UPS BackUPS (BE600M1)|$54.99|
|Headphones|COWIN E7 Active Noise Cancelling Headphones Bluetooth Headphones with Mic Deep Bass Wireless Headphones Over Ear, Comfortable Protein Earpads, 30H Playtime for Travel Work TV PC Cellphone - Black|$62.99|
|Back LED|Megulla Color Bias Lighting for TV and Monitor - Small (39inch), RF Remote and Dimmer -USB LED Backlight RGB Adhesive Strips for HDTV, Desktop Monitors and More -2Pack|$19.99|
|Webcam|Logitech C270 Widescreen HD Webcam and 3 MP designed for HD Video Calling and Recording|$21.99|
|Wireless Phone Charger|Seneo Wireless Charger, Qi Certified Wireless Charging Stand Compatible iPhone Xs MAX/XR/XS/X/8/8 Plus, 10W Galaxy Note 9/S9/S9 Plus/Note 8/S8, 5W All Qi-Enabled Phones(No AC Adapter)|$19.99|
|Flag|Official United States Flag, Flown over U.S. Capitol Building in 2008 (Thanks, Chuck Schumer!)|$0.00|
|Backup Harddrive|WD 2TB Black My Passport Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBS4B0020BBK-WESN|$79.99|
|Total||$1,894.68|

​

Shopping list:

Le Pi:
https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-3-model-b/

60 Watt USB Hub: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZZD870/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

1 Compac: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016CWBYJK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

(Expensive from that seller, i'd suggest elsewhere)

Smaller USB hub for Pi Power: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V33RCTU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

UPS: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FWAZEIU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

El-Cheapo switcho: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JKMYVU4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Dat Pi stack (4 layer): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LVUVVOQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The 2Pac's were purchased direct from the guy for around $30 a pop. x5

Been using this one - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FWAZEIU - an APC BE600M1 on my Tevo Tarantula since June and it has saved many prints from power surges and glitches.

Edit: Canadian deals :)

• Supermicro short rails - $55
  
  • https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16816101354&ignorebbr=1
    
• Rosewill 2U case - $64 (others on sale too)
  
  • https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16811147180
    
• APC BE600M1 600VA UPS w/ USB for apcupsd (very important feature for servers!) - $68
  
  • https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01FWAZEIU

I am a fan of this Asus Router with this APC backup power supply.

If you have an android phone check out how crowded your Wifi is with Wifi Analyzer. Sorry IOS does not have any Wifi Analyzer apps.

Excellent suggestion, thank you!

Do you think an APC 600VA UPS would be good for 2 gaming PCs plus monitors, or should we go for something bigger like a 1000VA?

EDIT - thinking we'll just go with the 1500VA/900W unit to be safe.

EDIT 2 - lots of bad reviews citing problems with those APCs so now I'm looking at other options.

Something similar to this, to regulate and control the power flowing to your computer.

Oh didnt know that. Is this good enough?

https://www.apc.com/us/en/faqs/FA159690/

I have had good luck with APC

https://www.amazon.com/APC-Battery-Protector-Back-UPS-BE600M1/dp/B01FWAZEIU?ref_=Oct_BSellerC_764572_0&pf_rd_p=89dfa9d0-02d8-5522-9bc4-9bd0165bb96e&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=764572&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=JXP5G5AFGHHMDDYVQHFT&pf_rd_r=JXP5G5AFGHHMDDYVQHFT&pf_rd_p=89dfa9d0-02d8-5522-9bc4-9bd0165bb96e

Cyberpower but I don't know if they have the auto shutdown you need.

Edit: cyberpower does too:

https://www.cyberpowersystems.com/product/software/power-panel-personal/powerpanel-for-mac/

I don't know how much power you need, but I have this one and it is fairly small for a UPS. I haven't had any problems with it.

I recommend anything by APC. Good, solid kit. I have a ~$200 one under my desk now (large rig to keep powered up) and it's saved my ass so many times. Power goes down, everyone else groans, I chuckle.

They do smaller, cheaper ones. I've never used this one, but it looks like what you're after:

https://www.amazon.com/APC-Back-UPS-Protector-Charging-BE600M1/dp/B01FWAZEIU/ref=sr_1_5/144-0402611-0262120?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1501704983&sr=1-5&keywords=apc+ups

Same range as mine, just smaller.

APC and Cyberpower are decent consumer brands and you can get units that have been refurbished with new batteries for a bit cheaper than new. Amazon has a better explanation of what this 600VA battery backup can do per wattage: https://www.amazon.com/APC-Back-UPS-Protector-Charging-BE600M1/dp/B01FWAZEIU

So if a 600VA unit can power up to 10W for about 4.3 hours then if your system can take up to 500W at max load it should last up to 5.16 minutes, though I'm not sure of the exact conversion rate and if other efficiency factors may be involved (IE, it may get less efficient nearer to its capacity). At that small amount of minutes you definitely want a UPS that supports USB connectivity to the computer to allow it to send a shutdown signal, which I believe this one does as part of the "PowerChute" software.

Something like this for the POE Injector should work.

Then something comparable to this would work for the battery backup. The higher the VA the longer the runtime.

It won't affect the PSU, but will most definitely affect files. I'd suggest getting a ups, something like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FWAZEIU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NJmIzbXPKW0BV

This one is nice. However, it is only 600VA / 330W. Your system & monitor can't draw more than 330W to use something like this.

APC BE600M1 - smallest one I know off that has USB UPS management.

i recently bought one myself for this exact reason.. i had 2 power outages and couldnt breathe... ive had this for 3 weeks now, and no issues, however i also havent lost power since..

https://www.amazon.ca/APC-BE600M1-Back-Uninterrupted-Electronics-Computers/dp/B01FWAZEIU/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=ups+600w&qid=1559305463&s=gateway&sr=8-3

easy to setup, and plugs into a USB if you need to change settings or what have you

Cheaper, more outlets, works fine.

The TrippLite one I'd use if I was plugging it into a $50,000 piece of sensitive electrical equipment in a controlled lab or something. But for everyday use, a nice power strip surge protector works great.

If I was going to spend close to $50 on a power solution, I'd just get a battery backup anyways.

/r/BuildAPCSales

Watch that forum for UPS’s and see what the hive mind has to say about them. Be aware that since they are battery operated, UPS has to be replaced every few years depending on battery health.

https://www.amazon.com/APC-Battery-Protector-Charging-BE600M1/dp/B01FWAZEIU/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1540473562&sr=8-2-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=ups&psc=1

this is one i have for a 7700k and 1080ti set up.

Ok, I'm going to take a whack at this. Here is my full build list with everything I'll need.


CPU ($190-not sure if mobo is compatible, seems like AMD has different socket?): AMD Ryzen 5 1500x

RAM ($270): - 2x of Crucial 16GB DDR3 ECC

MOBO ($200 - includes 10 SATA 6.0GBps ports: bypass needing HBA): ASRock X370 Taichi AM4 AMD

PSU ($110) - EVGA 650W Gold

Case ($220- fit's 10x 3.5" drives and ATX to match mobo) - Lian Li PC-A76X Full Tower Desktop Case

Drives (10x 8TB reds @ $200 + 120GB SSD for OS)

Server NIC ($160) Dell x520 Intel 10GbE..says it only works on dell?

Switch ($750) NeatGear 8-port 10GbE switch

UPS ($60) APC UPS

TOTAL PRICE: $3940 with a 10Gbe switch...thinking it's worth just biting the bullet and going 10GbE if I'm already doing all this.

Couple more questions.

Red 8TB's are out of stock so I'm considering going with 12x 6 TB reds instead. This is better since I'll lose 12TB to the Raid z2 instead of the 16TB I'd lose with 8TB disks yeah? They're the same price per TB. I guess I'd just need to find a bigger case and a MOBO with 12x Sata or maybe I need to get a LCI HBA instead and a cheaper mobo with ECC. Preference? Seems nice to do it all out of mobo and let freeNas take care of the raid.

Looks like a fiber NIC is similar in price to a 10GbE switch, so maybe it makes sense to just get 10GbE? If I got a 24ch gigabit with 2 fiber for cheap, can I run fiber to 1 PC and have 10GbE speeds and run the rest of clients at 1GbE no problem? I'm wondering if the 2 fibers on the switch are input only, or if they can go either direction. It would be really great to save the money and get a switch for around $200, because only one client really needs 10GbE speeds anyways right now.

I see that on the X520 NIC adapter that there are 10GbE ports. Does this mean I can daisy chain to other clients? Or is it recommended to go direct from switch to each client?

This server will be plugged into a shared workroom. I'm a bit worried it's possible for it to somehow get unplugged...my guess is that this would be catastrophic. Are there "security boxes" that the server can be locked into so its impossible to unplug?

I've tried replacing the hdmi cable. I also had vizio replace the motherboard because they and I thought it was the issue, not the apple tv. I don't know about the ac source. I have it plugged into this ups.

whats the advantage of the USB port and what does it do?
If this APC UPS is typical, the USB port is for charging your cell phone (or whatever).

Just any level of APC will help. This is a small one, so you won't get any long backup power out of it, but it will rectify the output.

APC UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector with USB Charger, 600VA, APC Back-UPS (BE600M1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FWAZEIU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1h1nDb9EWA2PV

\>2019

\>not using a small UPS on your PC

what are you even doing

Edit: I use this one except it's a 650, not a 600 like in the link. Works great, and I use the USB to power my SNES classic.

That's terrible. Get a small ups, totally worth it for the peace of mind. If you have a wineador then you likely have a large collection. I have this one (425va version)- https://www.amazon.com/APC-Battery-Protector-Back-UPS-BE600M1/dp/B01FWAZEIU. Idk how long it would run on a total power outage but it has been fine for riding out brown outs.

Then invest in a UPS https://www.amazon.com/APC-Back-UPS-Protector-Charging-BE600M1/dp/B01FWAZEIU

Totally offtopic of home theater -- but, how did you figure out what size APC to use to support your NAS, switch, and the like?

Currently have a NAS / mini-itx server / networking equipment but have no idea how to choose which one would be best. I see a lot of these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FWAZEIU/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I2VUE3DDHWTH4Y&colid=12Z7TORHW0YTP&psc=1

go on sale from time to time but don't know how to figure out if it's enough.

Also I love the setup of the wiring, so clean.

At this point, I’d recommend using a wall mounted rack. If you’d like to stick with the panel, this UPS may be small enough to fit in there.