A Tripp Lite UPS SYSTEM is Your Best Bet
Against Power Problems!

Provide
Battery Backup

Regulate
Voltage

Shut Down
Safely

Block
Surges

Filter
Line Noise

What You Need to Know

What Level of Protection
is Needed?

Standby Protection: Standard battery backup, ideal for home and office computers and peripherals.

Line-Interactive Protection: Automatic voltage regulation corrects abnormal voltages without using battery power. Ideal for high-performance PCs, workstations and A/V equipment.

On-Line Protection: Highest level of protection available! Ideal for mission-critical network/server equipment.

Find Your Model with the
UPS Finder!

UPS Finder

How Do You Determine
the Size/Capacity Needed?

1.Total the wattage of all equipment you plan to plug in.
2.Select a UPS system with a watt capacity as high or higher than the total equipment wattage.

How Much Backup Runtime
is Needed?

The runtime of a UPS tells you how long the UPS can keep equipment powered during an outage before its battery runs out. Additional equipment decreases runtime; a larger battery increases it.

Why is a UPS System a good investment?

For a fraction of the value of the equipment, data, and productivity it protects, a UPS system can prevent damage, downtime, and data loss. It conditions incoming AC power, protects against power problems, provides enough battery backup to outlast most outages, and may even be able to communicate with your computer so it automatically saves open files and shuts down gracefully during an extended outage.

SURGE AND NOISE PROTECTION: Surge protection and line noise filtering components shield your equipment from damage or disruption caused by lightning, surges, and electromagnetic (EMI/RFI) line noise.

VOLTAGE REGULATION: Voltage regulation ensures your equipment will receive voltages that won't cause damage or malfunctions. How the UPS system accomplishes this depends on the type of UPS system, with some types offering more protection than others.

BATTERY BACKUP: The internal battery keeps your connected equipment operating without interruption during a power outage. It also helps the UPS system protect your equipment from other hazards, such as extreme voltage problems.

Where do you plan to install the UPS System?

UPS systems come in a variety of sizes and formats from small desktop models to larger tower and rack-mount systems.

TOWER MODELS stand upright on the ground or on a desk/shelf, and are typically used in network workstations or desktop computer applications.

RACK-MOUNT MODELS can be mounted in standard 19" rack enclosures and can occupy anywhere from 1U to 12U (U=rack space). They are typically used in server and networking applications.

Do you need pure sine wave output?

Many UPS systems generate an approximation of the pure sine wave power you receive from your electrical utility instead of a pure sine wave. Although this approximation is compatible with most equipment, pure sine wave power is required by some devices - such as computers with active PFC power supplies - and prevents others from overheating, malfunctioning, or failing prematurely. On-Line UPS Systems that provide pure sine wave power from battery may offer superior compatibility with sensitive equipment, such as networking hardware and high-end audio/video components.

Do you need any special features?

Extended Runtime
Select UPS systems accept external battery packs that extend runtime during a blackout.

Hot-Swap
Repair/Replacement
Hot-Swap UPS systems have a detachable PDU with a manual bypass switch that enables live UPS repair or replacement.

Remote Power
Management
Web management cards let you remotely monitor energy usage and reboot unresponsive equipment from anywhere.

Energy-Saving
Eco-friendly UPS models reduce energy consumption and associated costs.

LCD screen
An LCD screen may allow you to access the advanced features of the UPS system without using a computer. It can also display helpful information, such as input voltage or battery capacity.

Communication Ports
Select UPS systems have built-in USB, DB9, and/or contact closure communication ports that enable power management and automatic unattended shutdown via PowerAlert® software.