When comparing CyberPower OL1500RTXL2U vs Tripp-Lite AVR750U, the Slant community recommends Tripp-Lite AVR750U for most people. In the question“What are the best UPS units with data line protection?” Tripp-Lite AVR750U is ranked 5th while CyberPower OL1500RTXL2U is ranked 6th. The most important reason people chose Tripp-Lite AVR750U is:
In terms of hardware and electrical design, a line-interactive UPS (with automatic voltage regulation) is considerably more expensive than a simple standby UPS (without automatic voltage regulation). For around $88.89, a line-interactive UPS is quite a bargain. Line-interactive topology allows the unit to regulate voltage during surges or brownouts without switching to battery, effectively reducing the chance of premature battery failure.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Substantially expandable battery life
The default three minute battery life of this UPS (at full load) can be extended using external battery modules. A single battery module can triple the unit’s battery life from three to nine minutes on-battery lifetime at full load. Up to 10 of these modules can be attached for a total of 63 minutes at full load. The modules can also be installed even while the system is running.
Pro Can be placed outside the network rack
This unit comes with the tabs and screws necessary for mounting it on a U rack or a tower stand. This means you can opt to save precious space in a server enclosure by placing the UPS somewhere outside the network rack. Since the UPS has a large form factor (2U rack), this can be helpful.
Pro Has a removable LCD control panel
You can use the LCD control panel to control and view the UPS’s settings. The fact that it’s removable is quite helpful, since UPSs are often installed in inconvenient places such as crowded IT closets, at the bottom of a rack or even on the floor. The LCD panel can be placed up to 10 feet away from the UPS itself, though you’ll need a DB26 cable (not included) to connect it.
Pro Affordable automatic voltage regulation solution
In terms of hardware and electrical design, a line-interactive UPS (with automatic voltage regulation) is considerably more expensive than a simple standby UPS (without automatic voltage regulation). For around $88.89, a line-interactive UPS is quite a bargain. Line-interactive topology allows the unit to regulate voltage during surges or brownouts without switching to battery, effectively reducing the chance of premature battery failure.
Pro Great value for money
This UPS combines features such as automated shutdown capabilities, automatic voltage regulation and network line protection in an affordable $88.89 450W UPS. At 5.06 Watts/USD, it’s also one of the most efficient solutions with this feature set.
Pro Provides protection from surges via network lines
This UPS supports data line protection. This way, the connected systems are protected from power surges that can potentially come from those connections.
Pro Supports automatically saving data and shutting down
If your computer is running on this unit's battery and it's almost empty, the automated shutdown function enables all data to be saved and for the system to shut itself down.
Cons
Con External batteries are large and expensive
A single external battery module costs $413.88 and has a 2U rack form factor. Doubling the on-battery lifespan of a single unit would cost about ⅔ of the price of the UPS. Also, space in a server rack is usually very limited, therefore, expensive. The external battery module would also take up 2U rack height, same as the UPS itself.
Con Lack of an interface hinders control and monitoring
The unit only has a basic ON/OFF switch and two LED indicators. While it might be seen as a cost-cutting measure, even a simple LCD interface would have greatly increased the functionality of the UPS.