Needing a UPS for Freenas Server

[manfromafar]

Hello All,

I assume this is a easy answer. I'm currently looking at getting a UPS for my server and I don't know what the recommended UPS are for freenas or even if they have changed lately.

Currently the Server is running:

E3 1241 V3
SuperMicro X10SL7-F
14 Seagate 5400 RPM Barracuda drives
Powered by a AX750 Corsair PSU

What are the recommended brands that work with freenas for graceful shutdowns on power loss along with what kind of volts/amps/watts should I be looking for? I don't need the UPS to run the server for hours on end just long enough for it to shutdown when the power goes off is all.

Thanks for all the help in advance unless there is nothing then whoa is me T_T

 

[joeschmuck]

there are a few threads where folks discuss UPS' and what they prefer. Personally I like APC, see my system build. Also, look at other taglines to see what others are using.

 

[Darren Myers]

I prefer APC as well, i use 3 different APC's, 2 rack mounted SUA1500RMU2's and a SUA1500 , i use these models because you can pick up a management card for cheap, and then configure it to power down multiple servers. Or connect multiple APC's together and let software or a VM manage it all.

 

[DrKK]

These are all quite expensive recommendations.

If this is just a standard home NAS, there are several of the usual models from APC or CyberPower at $50-$80 that will work just fine. I have a Cyber Power Systems CPS685AVR, and it can keep my FreeNAS running for over an hour, no sweat.

 

[rogerh]

The UPS maximum power output should be comfortably above the maximum power consumption of the server and any ancillary equipment it is supporting. The maximum power consumption is probably during switch on and drive spin-up. The other thing to note is the headline output of UPSs is usually rated in VA, rather than power. Maximum power is in the small print and often about two thirds of the VA rating. If this rating is not observed the UPS could switch off during server power-up which obviously would not be a good thing.

 

[joeschmuck]

These are all quite expensive recommendations.

Yes, I paid $149 delivered to my door from NewEgg. Mine is a bit over sized for just the FreeNAS however there are periods of time during bad weather where I'll have a few short blackouts so I am compensating for those as well as I have a second smaller NAS also being powered by the APC UPS. When I purchase something like this, I try to cover any possible use I might have in the next few years. As it looks right now, I'll be relocating my Cable Modem, wireless router to the basement and on this UPS, as well as introducing a new computer running Sophos. This computer it an energy hog for now and if I like Sophos, I'll build a dedicated piece of hardware for it.

My comments could be summed up with, plan your future requirements, not just the now requirements for components like this. If you buy a good one, all you will need to do is replace the battery every 3 to 5 years, much cheaper than buying another UPS.