Questions & Answers for APC Back-UPS ES 8 Outlet 450VA 120V
6 Questions from the Community
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Will this work for the new quad-core iMacs? The maximum continuous power is rated at 365W for the 27 inch iMac.
I am wondering because the Technical Specs for this item says that the output power capacity: 257 W/450 VA. Does this mean that it won't provide enough power if the iMac is processing something requiring peak power?
- Asked by Richard S from Montebello
- Oct 20, 2009
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Good question! It is not that it won't run, you just won't get the rated 9 minutes of power during an outage, maybe more like 7... In my experience when a power outage occurs, either the power comes back on in a brief minute or two, or if not, you tire of hearing your UPS chirping its warning sound and have a chance to safely shut down your computer well before the battery backup is drained. Hope this helps.
- Answered by Tycho T from Lebanon
- Dec 14, 2009
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My APC UPS came with Powerchute software on a disk. Connecting the USB cable from the UPS to the Mac and installing the Powerchute software, Powerchute will be available in the System Preferences, allows the computer to shut down automatically when the power fails. If the power comes back on before the shutdown occurs, it is as if nothing happened, the Mac stays on. Be sure to save changes to your files before leaving the building; it is probably better if no dialog boxes pop up during shutdown and you know the saved version has all your creativity preserved.
- Answered by Bradley T from Orange
- Nov 14, 2010
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Will my Mac Mini OS X 10.6.7 recognize the included software?
I just purchased this very same unit at a local retailer and it states on the box (fine print) Mac compatible however the included software indeed does not recognize Mac. If the Apple Store can guarantee the software it comes with can be installed I will return this one and purchase the replacement from the Apple Store.
- Asked by Bruce B from Plantation
- Jun 12, 2011
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APC BE550G for Mac power pc G5 17in.? Is this a good option?
- Asked by Eileen Y from Westerville
- Oct 12, 2009
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plz tell me are this gadget Compatible macbook pro 2011(15 inch)?
- Asked by Sina S from Cupertino
- Jul 13, 2011
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Will this product work with the new iMac 21.5"
- Asked by Benjamin W from Cliffwood Beach
- Oct 30, 2009
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