Terence EdenJun 25, 2021

Gadget Review: SMT1500i UPS + Linux Instructions

I never get power cuts. But, we've had two in the last week. They've both been fixed quickly, but it takes an age for my cable modem to reboot - and then an age for my smarthome to reconnect to the WiFi. So it was time to invest in an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).

My friend Paul Curry recommended the APC

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Gadget Review: SMT1500i UPS + Linux Instructions

I never get power cuts. But, we've had two in the last week. They've both been fixed quickly, but it takes an age for my cable modem to reboot - and then an age for my smarthome to reconnect to the WiFi. So it was time to invest in an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). My friend Paul Curry recommended the APC SMT1500i. It usually retails for around £700, but I found a refurbished one for £200 L…

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Show threadTerence EdenApr 23

After 5 years of service, I woke up to this delightful message:

> Emergency! Batteries have failed on UPS SMT1500i. Change them NOW

What's the go-to UPS these days? Or should I just stick some new batteries in there?

Just needed for a small home-lab. Nothing excessive needed - but USB or Ethernet connectivity would be useful.

What do you personally recommend?

Show threadIain Cuthbertson

@Edent still happy with the APC Back UPS series. Currently have 3 in use (two at home, one with my parents).
Occasionally (many multiple years) have to replace the sealed lead acid battery.

Lots of 3rd party sellers for the batteries.

Initially chosen for Linux compatibility. They all continue to work without fuss.

Apr 23 at 9:50amWeb
Show threadmathewApr 23
@bigcalm @Edent Same here, two APC Back UPS units that are at least 10 years old at this point, and I only replaced the previous ones because I wanted USB rather than a serial port. Batteries are easy to buy at the local battery store.