[tech] Auction TOMORROW for UPS

[Harry McNally]

On 09/03/11 13:00, Bob Adamson wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> There's an auction coming up TOMORROW at Ross's[1], where some new 3kVA 
> Liebert PS3000RT-230 UPS's are going to be auctioned. If possible, I would 
> like to get one of these for the club, as well as an extra battery unit. 
> They are 2RU rack mount with 15 plugs - which will mean that we would be 
> buying it with no guarantee that we can power it. Mark Tearle tells me the 
> addition of another 15A socket in the machine room will cost around $500.
> 
> I don't have any experience with UPS's - has anyone on the list used these 
> before and can tell us if they're crap or not? Also, can anyone suggest 
> how much we should be bidding on them?

Hi Bob

I think Liebert is a pretty good brand.

I don't have any experience with this unit but if they are unused but
manufactured some time ago then I think the batteries will have rotted. I'd
find out the generic type and cost of batteries and bid based on replacing the
batteries if the units are maybe three years old or later.

The UPS isn't something to rely on if it's uncertain that it will hold up
under load.

If previous discussion is right and they go for $150 or similar then
re-battery still makes them a well priced unit. A new 15A outlet sounds like a
larger part of the cost!

Harry

> 
> Bob Adamson
> UCC President
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> [1]http://www.auctions.com.au/auctions/2011/03/10/massive-it-clearance-auction-including-imac-core-2-macbook-hp-printers-and-cisco-equipment.html#672
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