CyberPower SystemsĬyberpower’s PFC Sinewave CP1000PFCLCD UPS sports 10 outlets (five of which feature battery backup), but they’re closely spaced and won’t accommodate very many large wall warts. With that flexibility comes fragility, as they rely on cleaner power. Modern PC power supplies are sophisticated, working over a variety of different power systems in different countries. This model, however-and the UPS tower series of which it’s part-has features specifically designed for modern computers, attempting to ensure that the power it outputs is as clean as possible no matter the power variation and outages that occur. This CP1000PFCLCD produces enough power for the price that it could be useful and affordable to provide a power backup for home or small-office network hardware that totals 50 to 100 watts, with a runtime of more than an hour on the lowest end, if you have frequent or longer outages, and want to keep your network online while using laptops and mobile devices that have their own batteries to keep them going. Via the OS or using CyberPower’s PowerPanel Personal, you can set parameters for how long before attempting an automatic shutdown when the UPS switches to battery power, among other settings, including scheduling power off and on times.

Glenn Fleishman / IDGĬyberPower’s PowerPanel Personal software informs you of the UPS’s status, including how much runtime is available. (There’s even a serial port for older computers.) This model also works with UPS features built into some operating systems. This unit has a USB connection and CyberPower provides Windows, macOS, and Linux software for handling most settings more easily, as well as monitoring. Some features can be programmed through the front panel, though it requires a long panel in a large folded instruction manual to explain the indicators and a separate letter-sized sheet with programming instructions if you want to change settings. This review is part of TechHive’s coverage of the best uninterruptible power supplies, where you’ll find reviews of competing products, plus a buyer’s guide to the features you should consider when shopping for this type of product.

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