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rcolman
Aspirant
Jun 24, 2015

UPS Recommendation for ReadyNAS 204

Please recommend a model for my newly acquired 204.

TNX.

Rick

7 Replies

  • How big if I only care about powering the NAS with 4-drives (2 right now)??
  • mdgm-ntgr's avatar
    mdgm-ntgr
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Don't need that much runtime to shut the NAS down safely. Allowing a minute or two for the NAS to shutdown would be plenty. Also, you don't want to put more than 80% load on the UPS or else the battery will drain too quickly.

    So it depends on how much runtime you want which model you get.
  • APC has a product selector tool on their website.
    The entry level units are fine but have a year less warranty.
    Smart UPS are not cheap compared to the Back-UPS range. These cheaper ones with USB monitoring have RJ50 to USB proprietary cables which can be problematic and are expensive to replace. The smart ups units will accept a standard device to USB cable.
    There are other manufacturers of UPS devices.

    I doubt you'll get a specific device number from anyone, it depends on where you live, prices locally, your current and future load, warranty requirements.

    I also believe it helps do do your own research, you have a better understanding of what you are buying.
  • Personally I use a CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD with my RN202.

    It is shared with a nearby desktop PC, but the USB connector is attached to the RN202.

    I have two other CyberPower in the basement with the main network stuff - they protect several NAS (including an RN100), my main switch and router.

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