Can this UPS support two desktop computers in case of a power cut? If so for how many minutes. null

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MarkusMN · Accepted Answer

It lasted 20 minutes with one laptop, a docking station and two 28" 4K monitors. I would look for a larger UPS if you are looking for a longer up time.

dharr18 · Answer

You will want a larger unit to protect PCs.

Marvin · Answer

I own two of the larger Backups and the reality is that the power output is only as good as it's battery capacity. For example, the units I own suggest they putout over 1000 wats, now its powered by two 12volt 9amps batteries. So not by a long shot. I cracked one open and the output transformer is good for about 375 watts, based on size and frequency of output. I looked online and found many people complaining about any load over 400 watts would shut the system down with overload for the exact units I own, so right inline with my findings. So the truth is, You can only support what the internal battery can put out even if the electronics were built like a tank, you can only put out so much juice out of the battery, and then you have to account for internal power usage of the unit itself. . I suspect these units with only one internal battery of 12 volt and 9amp hour will probably hold 50 to 60 watts loads for about one hour. If you double that load you cut time in half and so on and on, till you reach the maximum output load of its electronic at which point it will overload and shutdown. My 1200 power unites are good for about 350wats max load. How long will they last? depend on the batteries and load.

Answered by Marvin 7 years ago

APCProductSupport · Answer

Thank you for inquiry. Unfortunately this unit will not likely support two desktop computers since it only supports 255 watts of equipment connected to it. This unit will provide around 2 minutes of runtime at full load. I suspect you may have to purchase 2 of the units to support the 2 desktops but it would depend on how much power the desktops draw. The power draw should be listed in their manuals. Please do not hesitate to contact an APCbySchneider sales team if you need further assistance in sizing the unit.

Answered by APCProductSupport 8 years ago

Smitty · Answer

It's a question of how much power the two computers use. This unit supports up to 465 watts, which means the two computers and monitor/s would have to use no more than that, so you do the math. Odds are you will find you need two UPS devices. I have two computers but each has their own UPS, which I think is the better way to go.

Answered by Smitty 8 years ago

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