When an old UPS becomes a server risk
An (SUA1500i) made in 2010 is still in use, and its batteries are replaced whenever needed. Other is limited to occasionally clearing dust from the fan.
The main concern is not the battery, but the aging UPS unit itself. The practical question is whether internal parts wear out with age and raise the chance of a serious failure, even when the unit still appears to work, and whether it is time to buy a newer used UPS.
Key points
- The UPS in question is an (SUA1500i) made in 2010.
- Its batteries are replaced regularly when the unit needs them.
- Routine care is mostly limited to clearing dust from the fan.
- The concern is whether aging internal parts can fail badly over time.
- A newer used UPS may be worth considering even if the old one still works.