VessRAID Setup - Promise Technology, Inc.

Viewing UPS Information
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Notes
1. Detection Setting must be set to Auto. If a UPS is detected, the
setting changes to Enable.
2. The maximum recommended Loading Ratio varies among
models of UPS units. The general range is 60% to 80%.
To view information about a specific UPS unit:
1. Click the Subsystem icon in Tree View.
2. Click the UPS icon.
3. Click the UPS1 or UPS2 icon.
4. Click the UPS tab in Management View.
UPS information includes:
• Voltage Rating – Output voltage of the UPS.
• Battery Capacity – Backup capacity expressed as a percentage.
• Remaining Backup Time – Number of minutes the UPS is expected to
power your system in the event of a power failure.
• Loading Ratio – Actual output of UPS as a percentage of the rated
output. See the Note below.
Note
The maximum recommended Loading Ratio varies among models
of UPS units. The general range is 60% to 80%. If the reported
Loading Ratio exceeds the recommended value for your UPS unit:
• Have fewer subsystems or peripherals connected to this UPS
unit.
• Add more UPS units, or use a higher-capacity UPS unit, to
protect your RAID systems.