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Do all UPSs require software to keep things on?

Synomenon

Synomenon

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Do all UPSs require the software they come with to keep the computer on when the power goes out?

I don't have the software for this UPS installed.

I have Belkin F6C1100-UNV UPS and whenever the power goes out, so does everything connected to the battery backup plugs.

I thought the equipment connected to those four battery backed plugs are supposed to stay on when the power goes out?
 
If everything shuts off immediately I'd strongly suspect that the unit is bad or has a bad battery. At least with my APC UPS the software isn't really necessary. If you have the UPS connected to the computer WinXP and newer should recognize the unit automatically and monitor the battery level, auto shutdown when it's low etc. The APC software really just lets you check the status of the unit, tweak settings and so on.
 
Are you sure the UPS isn't borked?

I've never heard of a UPS that required software to stay on in a power failure situation. I've used plenty of UPSes on devices that aren't even capable of installing such software (A/V gear, routers, etc.).
 
The battery might be bad, but the unit is only around a year old.

I expected the UPS to act like a laptop's battery, but with a much, much shorter runtime.
 
All I have connected to the battery backed plugs are:

The PC in my sig.
Dell U2410
Dell G2410
Cable Modem + Router


The UPS is a Belkin F6C1100-UNV.
 
I just installed my 4th UPS. 2 Tripp Lites and 2 APCs. None of them REQUIRE software or a com=nnection. That is an optional automated shutdown gracefiully program. APC calls theirs "Powerchute." But, it is not at all required.

Just installed the APC BX1000G. Has 8 ports - 4 battery backup and 4 surge only. What I connect to Battery backup is the PC and monitor. Everything else is by convenience.
 
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I've always had the best service out of apc units. I currently run a xs1500 with the red lcd panel on front but my system puts it on the edge when my fermi's are at 100%.
 
I use APC myself, they are the best. And you do not need the software installed.
They may use it on network controllers, so tabs can be kept on the equipment remotely. A UPS should keep the computer up for 5-10 minutes or so, giving you enough time to do a normal shut down.
 
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