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Rackmount UPS Comparison Charts and Resources.

With more and more systems moving into rack configurations, the ideal solution is a rack-mounted UPS, and Minuteman's got the perfect Rackmounted UPSes for your Servers, Telecom, VOIP, Security Systems, and other rack systems and for your budget, whether large or small.

Minuteman PRO-RT vs APC - Comparison

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The Minuteman PRO-RT Series UPS is an AVR UPS - an automatic voltage regulation Uninterruptible Power Supply - and is a value-priced, yet feature-rich UPS incorporating line-interactive technology that preserves backup battery power by providing voltage regulation during voltage sags and/or power surges.
The PRO-RT Series can be used as battery backup for servers, telecom or VoIP systems, security systems, plus many other applications.

Application:
Size:

Telephone Systems
Security Systems
Server/Network Small
Medium
Large

a comparison of Minuteman's PRO1500RT and APC's SC1500:

feature Minuteman
PRO1500RT APC
SC1500

Online Retail Price* $286.73
$430.01

Watts 1050
865

Power Factor 0.7 0.6

Installation Format Rack / Tower / Wall Rack / Tower

LCD Front Panel Yes No

Non Pro-Rated Warranty 3 Years 2 Years

Battery Runtime at
865 Watt Load 15.5 min 7.6 min

Battery Runtime at
433 Watt Load 35 min 20.6 min

Battery Protected Receptacles 6 6

Surge-Only Receptacles 2 0

Comm. Port USB / DB9 DB9

Surge Energy
Rating (joules) 1140 445

SNMP Option Slot Yes No

Battery Output Waveform Simulated Sinewave Simulated Sinewave

Shutdown Software Included Included

*Online retail price based on Google index 03/2012; Advantages appear in bold; Features and specifications based on published material from respective suppliers websites as of 06/2010

Minuteman EnterprisePlus UPS vs APC - Comparison

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The Minuteman EnterprisePlus Series UPS offers true sine wave output, extended battery runtime capability, AVR, and versatile configuration options for a full range of applications. It can be rack mounted, floor-standing tower OR wall mounted.
The EnterprisePlus Series can be used as battery backup for servers, telecom or VoIP systems, large or small, plus many other applications.

Application:
Size:

Telephone Systems
Security Systems
Server/Network Small
Medium
Large

feature Minuteman
E1500RM2U APC
SMX1500RM2U

Online Resale Price* $516.49
$638.24

Watts 1200
1200

Power Factor 0.8 0.8

Installation Format Rack / Tower / Wall Rack / Tower

LCD Front Panel No Yes

Non Pro-Rated Warranty 3 Years 2 Years

Runtime at 1200 Watt Load 5.6 min 5.8 min

Runtime at 600 Watt Load 13.4 min 17.2 min

Battery Protected Receptacles 6 8

Independent Battery Bypass Yes No

Comm. Port USB / RS232 USB

Surge Energy Rating (joules) 800 645

SNMP Option Slot Yes Yes

208V Model Available Yes No

Shutdown Software Included Included

*Price based on online retailer pricing index as of12/2010; Advantages appear in bold; Features and
specifications based on published material from respective suppliers websites as of 12/2010

Minuteman Endeavor UPS vs APC, TrippLite, Eaton, Liebert - Comparison

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The Minuteman Endeavor Series UPS combines true on-line, double-conversion technology and extended battery runtime capability in a compact and versatile case design.
The Endeavor Series is rich in standard features and optional accessories allowing users to order off-the-shelf products and yet retain the flexibility previously only available as a special order product.

Application:
Size:

Telephone Systems
Security Systems
Server/Network Small
Medium
Large

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Minuteman
ED3000RM2U

APC
SURTA3000RMXL3U

Eaton
PW9130L3000T-XL

Liebert
GXT3-3000RT120

TrippLite
SU3000 RTXL3U

Average retail price Retail price based on survey of online resellers as of 2/2012	$1084.53	$2027.97	$1930.19	$2166.06	$1245.81
Power Factor Higher power factors mean greater efficiency due to less energy loss in the unit; reduces energy consumption and increases capacity of the unit	0.7	0.7	0.9	0.9	0.8
Watt Capacity Measure of the true power output, and therefore capacity of the unit	2100	2100	2700	2700	2400
Dimensions (HxWxD, inches) Size of unit; Minuteman & Liebert 2U rack height vs. 3U for others	3.5" x 17.3" x 24"	5.1" x 17" x 26"	12.8" x 8.4" x 16.1"	3.4" x 16.9" x 23.7"	5.2" x 17.8" x 26"
Installation Format Available installation configurations; optional wall-mount hardware ED3000RM2U is available for added versatility	Rack/Tower/Wall	Tower/Rack	Tower Only	Rack/Tower	Rack/Tower
Weight (lbs.) Total weight of the unit in pounds	110.9 lbs.	120 lbs.	76.1 lbs.	71 lbs.	73.8 lbs.
Input Power Cord Length Length of supplied input cable	10 feet	8 feet	6 feet	10 feet	10 feet
Standard Receptacles Output receptacle quantity and type	(6) 5-15/20R (1) L5-30R	(6) 5-15R (2) 5-20R	(4) 5-20R (1) L5-30R	(6) 5-20R (1) L5-30R	(4) 5-15R (4) 5-15/20R (1) L5-30R
Load Segmenting Output receptacles divided to allow prioritizing of power loads; extends battery runtime for vital equipment	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes
Non Pro-rated Warranty Parts & labor coverage; non pro-rated battery coverage only available on ED3000RM2U	3 Years	2 Years	2 Years	2 Years	2 Years
Protection Insurance Protection policy amount for equipment connected to the UPS	200000	N/A	250000	N/A	250000
RoHS Compliant Complies with EU standards on hazardous substances	Yes	7b Exemption	N/A	Yes	Yes
Runtime @ Half Load Estimated battery runtime with half of unit's rated power load connected	25.7 minutes	33.9 minutes	N/A	11 minutes	14 minutes
Runtime @ Full Load Estimated battery runtime with unit's full rated power load connected	10.3 minutes	14.1 minutes	6 minutes	4 minutes	5 minutes
Max # of Ext. Battery Packs Ability to add unlimited external battery packs allows for one unit to be expanded to meet any battery backup runtime requirement	Unlimited	4	4	4	1 or 4
Independent BP Chargers Independent chargers in each battery pack allow for much faster recharge times after loss of power	Yes	No	No	No	No
Surge Protection Rating (Joules) Rating of power surge and voltage spike suppression ability of the unit; higher ratings mean greater protection	800	480	N/A	390	510
RJ11/45 Spike Protection Protection for phone, fax, and network lines from voltage spikes and power surges in power	Yes	No	No	No	Yes
Front Panel Display Display shows the status of the UPS and power input and output	LED	LED	LCD	LED	LED
Communication Port Ports allow connection for monitoring and management via software; USB and DB9 is most trouble-free for all systems	DB9 and USB	DB9	DB9 and USB	USB	DB9 and USB
REPO Port Perform an immediate remote shutdown of the UPS in cases of emergency or when access to the UPS is restricted or inconvenient	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
SNMP Management Option to manage UPS via network connection with SNMP accessories	Option Slot	Option Slot	Option Slot	Option Slot	Option Slot

Minuteman advantages appear in bold, competitor advantages in bold; Features and specifications based on published material
from respective suppliers websites as of 4/2011 All names and trademarks are the property of the respective companies.
*Prices based on survey of online retailers total cost of purchase.

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