APC SMC1000-2U UPS Backup Arrived

[mcpaf76]

Looks great Dan. Projects like that are very satisfying when the results turn out so good.

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Dan,
The APC looks great in your rack. Nice work on the paint job.

[Masterlu]

Dan... nicely done!

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by doggiehowser

Would it make sense to put a UPS ahead of the P10?

doggiehowser.......No, the purpose of using the UPS is to support the hard drive and solid state drive in the Aurender music server. I don't want the added load of the P10 and the connected components on the UPS. During a power interruption the amplifier will shut off. It serves no purpose to try and keep the preamplifier and other source components energized with the UPS.

[salamander]

Very nice Dan. I had no idea you also have an artistic side. We may need to start commissioning a few custom audio pieces from you!

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by salamander

Very nice Dan. I had no idea you also have an artistic side. We may need to start commissioning a few custom audio pieces from you!

Richard.......Thank you. I've always had the gumption to take on tasks that aren't necessarily my expertise. I think we all can handle a can of spray paint, but painting a component and hoping it will look like a factory job when complete takes a bit more attention to detail.

The top cover of the APC UPS had three stickers on it, one with the Schneider logo, one warning of sealed lead acid batteries, and one reminding the owner to turn the battery around in the compartment before use. Only the battery installation sticker came off the cover without leaving glue residue behind. The other two stickers left sticky glue on the metal. I used paper towels sprayed with WD40 to soften and remove the glue, then isopropyl alcohol to remove the WD40, finger oil, and dust from the surfaces before finally laying down two coats of paint.

I am please with the the final results. Whether or not I can be commissioned for other paint projects is a whole different thing.

[jdandy]

The APC SMC1000 UPS got put to the test this morning. A serious thunderstorm with high wind rolled through here and I lost power four times. Each power interruption was less than 10 seconds each, but that would have been four power losses the Aurender N100H would have had to recover from, reboot its operating system, and hopefully not lose power again before it had recovered. No worries. The UPS did its job perfectly, immediately transferring to battery backup that kept the Aurender music server powered without any issues. As soon as the utility power came back on the UPS transferred back and all is well. I am pleased to know I can rely on this new UPS to perform its job supporting my Aurender N100H with AC power. That's what this whole project has been about. Color me happy!

[W9TR]

That’s a great outcome Dan. Looks great, works well - hard to beat.
My server is battery powered but the HDD associated with it is not protected from power line dropouts. I like this solution a lot.
Tom

[Antonmb]

Excellent. A good ups is essential for a server-based streaming system if you’re in an area prone to power outages. I use a Cyberpower box but will check out the APC when replacement time comes.

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by Antonmb

Excellent. A good ups is essential for a server-based streaming system if you’re in an area prone to power outages. I use a Cyberpower box but will check out the APC when replacement time comes.

Tony.......CyberPower is a good UPS. I seriously considered switching to a CyberPower UPS but the long time reliability APC UPS's have provided me kept me brand loyal. CyberPower offers a better warranty than APC, three years versus APC's two years, but since I have never experienced a failure with an APC UPS the additional warranty didn't change my mind. Both APC and CyberPower are industry leaders.