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timbck2
Feb 18, 2023Tutor
Amazon Basics 800VA UPS works via USB connection to ReadyNAS 214
For those looking for a reasonably priced UPS that works with ReadyNAS, I purchased an Amazon-branded model that works: Amazon Basics 800VA UPS. I connected it to my ReadyNAS 214 using the included U...
Sandshark
Feb 19, 2023Sensei
BTW, here is the best way to test an UPS:
- Power on the UPS.
- Connect the USB cable to the NAS, but don't power the NAS from the UPS -- plug it in directly.
- Power up the NAS
- Plug a load (100W conventional light bulb works well) into the UPS.
- Unplug the UPS and wait for the shut-down.
Doing it this way, the NAS will not see an uncontrolled removal of power if the UPS doesn't hold up.
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