UPS Solutions and Batteries

A UPS (uninterruptible power supply) is a battery backup that keeps your devices running when the power cuts out and protects them from surges and voltage drops. It gives you time to save your work and shut down safely.

If power cuts or voltage fluctuations happen where you are, yes. A UPS protects your data from sudden shutdowns and your hardware from surges, which matters most for desktop PCs, servers, NAS drives and network equipment.

A line-interactive UPS is the right choice for most home and office computers. For servers and sensitive equipment choose an online (double conversion) UPS, which delivers clean, constant power at all times.

Add up the power in watts of everything you will connect, such as the PC and monitor, then choose a UPS rated comfortably above that total. Leaving some headroom also gives you longer runtime during an outage.

A typical desktop UPS keeps a PC running for a few minutes, which is enough to save your work and shut down. For longer runtime choose a larger UPS or a model that supports external battery packs.

Yes. A UPS is designed to stay plugged in and keeps its battery charged automatically. The battery wears out over the years, so replace it when the UPS warns you or the runtime drops.

Avoid devices that draw a lot of power, such as laser printers, heaters, kettles and air conditioners. They can overload the UPS and drain the battery. Keep the UPS for computers, monitors and network equipment.