Choosing a UPS for a 100W home server setup
A small setup that uses about 100W while idle needs a new . The two choices are a and an online UPS, and their prices are nearly the same. The line- uses about 10W of its own power with the 100W setup, so it adds less to normal electricity use.
The online model has larger batteries and is expected to use more power, but it should keep the equipment running longer during an outage. The protected equipment includes a NAS and devices.
Key points
- The server setup uses about 100W while idle.
- The two UPS options cost nearly the same.
- The uses about 10W of its own power.
- The online UPS has larger batteries and should last longer during an outage.
- The protected equipment includes a NAS and devices.