That reminds me I need to do a UPS test. My APC 1500va makes a chick as it switches to and from battery power. I assume it's a relay switching the power source. My G5 has been running off UPS power ...

2.4 times more power dense and half the weight and size than comparable solutions, APC Smart-UPS Ultra delivers more power in less space, freeing up valuable IT space for edge applications Lithium-ion ...

We’ve all been there before. The power surges or cuts, even if for a second, and everything shuts off. The problem is you were in the middle of a big project and you have no idea when your work was ...

I have an APC Smart-UPS 3000 XL battery backup. In addition to the internal batteries, it has a connector for adding an external battery pack to it. While it's available on Newegg for WAY cheaper than ...

Editor's Note: March 16, 2026: We've added a section answering some frequently asked questions related to purchasing a UPS backup at the end of this story, which we hope will help you figure out how ...

The humble battery is responsible for running so many devices, but it usually only draws attention when it drains. In the IT infrastructure, where batteries are necessary for backup power supplies, ...

RALEIGH, N.C. —Eaton announced a leap forward for lithium-ion battery capabilities in uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) in North America with the launch of its new LXP-P series solutions. The ...