How to Choose the Right UPS

A UPS, or uninterruptible power supply, is a device that provides emergency power to IT equipment when the primary power source is interrupted or fails.

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A UPS serves as a limited duration power source that enables you to:

• Ride through short power outages
• Provide time for a generator to activate
• Facilitate an orderly shutdown of IT equipment

Additionally, many UPS systems offer comprehensive power conditioning to protect connected equipment from power anomalies.

UPS types, or topologies, include standby, line-interactive, and on-line. These are explained in detail under Top 3 UPS Features and compared in the UPS Comparison Chart.

For selecting a UPS for home or office use, you will likely choose between standby and line-interactive UPS systems. Standby UPS systems generally cost less and require minimal space. However, if cost is a primary concern, consider investing in a line-interactive UPS, as the price difference is often negligible. If you aim to protect valuable and sensitive equipment, especially in areas with unstable utility power or frequent storms, opting for a line-interactive UPS is advisable.

In a network application outside your home, such as safeguarding servers and network hardware for a business, you will likely select between line-interactive and on-line UPS systems. Line-interactive UPS systems usually have lower acquisition costs, while on-line UPS systems offer significantly enhanced protection. The decision depends on whether the additional protection is worth the cost, which typically varies based on your application and tolerance for disruption. Consider the cost of replacing damaged equipment and the potential revenue loss and inconveniences from network downtime.

For most equipment types, line-interactive UPS systems deliver excellent, cost-effective protection. However, for critical equipment essential to productivity, devices sensitive to power quality, and locations with challenging power conditions, on-line UPS systems are a superior choice. They provide complete isolation from most power issues, ensuring the strongest protection against costly downtimes and the best compatibility with sensitive equipment.

Key Point: If budget constraints lead you to choose a line-interactive UPS instead of an on-line UPS, ensure that it offers pure sine wave output in battery mode rather than pulse width modulated (PWM) sine wave output.

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