UPS Configuration Options

For a detailed overview of which UPS’s support each configuration, please view the “PowerChute Network Shutdown Operating Modes and supported UPS Configurations” Application Note here.

Single-UPS Configuration

Redundant-UPS Configuration

Redundant-UPS Configuration: Two or more UPS's of the same model protect each server. Each UPS can support the server load on its own. All UPS Network Management Cards communicate with each server that has PowerChute installed.

For detailed information, please view “Using PowerChute Network Shutdown in a Redundant-UPS Configuration” Application Note here.

Parallel-UPS Configuration

Parallel-UPS Configuration: Two or more UPS's of the same model protect the load and provide redundancy or increased capacity depending on the load. The UPS outputs are tied together so a single output goes to the load. All UPS Network Management Cards communicate with each server that has PowerChute installed.

Note: To use the Parallel-UPS configuration, your UPS devices must already be configured to operate in parallel mode.

For detailed information, please view “Using PowerChute Network Shutdown in a Parallel-UPS Configuration” Application Note here.

Advanced UPS Configuration