Hi All,

Apologies if this is in the wrong community.

I’m looking to get a UPS for my home server. It runs Homeassistant, Plex, and a few other things. I mainly need something to protect from power flickers/blips, and for it to allow a proper shutdown for prolonged power outages.

Here is the power useage on all my devices:

  • Server: 350w
  • NAS: 90w
  • Router: 42w

Any info on what to look for or which model to buy would be greatly appreciated.

  • iter_facio@lemmy.oneEnglish
    4·
    1 year ago

    So, Eaton, Liebert/Vertiv are your premium UPSes, and while they offer all sorts of quality and features, they are pricy.

    APC was in this group, until they started going with their subscription model. Now you have to be wary.

    Cyberpower is perfectly fine for home use - Costco sells one that has been pretty reliable for me (I have purchased 3 of them now). I do not use for my main server, but for all my desktops and HTPC that is what I use.

    I use a Eaton P5X for my main, but my wattage is a bit higher than yours.

    • chronically_crazy@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      I didn’t realize APC was going that route. I wanted to vomit after I saw what came up on Google.

      I don’t want a UPS to connect to anything outside my network. Pretty much goes against the principle of selfhosted.

      • iter_facio@lemmy.oneEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        Completely agree. It is sad, but with the current marketplace of “SaaS all the things” it is not really surprising.

        I want my UPS to be in my OOB network - It should not even be accessable by users in the network. Its completely isolated off.

  • OutrageousUmpire@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    1 year ago

    I have a similar setup as you and I got this. It has worked for several years without problem:

    APC UPS BX1500M Backup Battery Power Supply

  • loganmarchione@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    1 year ago

    I would say the UPS tier list is:

    1. Eaton
    2. APC
    3. CyberPower

    I highly recommend you watch this video by Lawrence Systems. It’s long, but worth the watch.

    PSA about CyberPower. Your mileage my vary.

    Also, some APC software now requires a license (not sure if this is home or business). You can use NUT as an alternative.

  • halagascan@kbin.social
    1·
    1 year ago

    The question I have, why doesn’t anybody make a consumer grade UPS with a built in lifepo4 battery. I see lots of videos about how you can DIY one, but I would hate to destroy a fine battery.

  • OutrageousUmpire@lemmy.worldEnglish
    11·
    1 year ago

    I have a similar setup as you and I got this. It has worked for several years without problem:

    APC UPS 1500VA UPS Battery Backup and Surge Protector, BX1500M Backup Battery Power Supply, AVR, Dataline Protection

  • OutrageousUmpire@lemmy.worldEnglish
    11·
    1 year ago

    I have a similar setup as you and I got this. It has worked for several years without problem:

    APC UPS 1500VA UPS Battery Backup and Surge Protector, BX1500M Backup Battery Power Supply, AVR, Dataline Protection