Hello all,
I have a small, but fairly dense virtualization and storage network that needs 24/7 uptime (some VMs I host are crucial to operation at a few local businesses), currently afforded by two consumer Cyber Power "1500VA 900W" units (CP1500PFCLCD). I can get maybe 10-15 minutes each out of these units in a power outage, max.
I'm looking to extend my ride-it-out window up to at least an hour and get network management capabilities while I am at it. The area I am, and more specifically, the power company in this area, experiences multiple complete power failures every week with many brownouts in-between. Some will last up to 15 minutes, but typically it is less than 1 minute. It is truly the dirtiest power I've ever seen.
Here is what is running on my current two UPS, one each:
ESXI: Dual E5-2630 V4 (85W TDP each), 256GB DDR4 (16x16GB), Supermicro MBD-X10DRI, 6 400GB DC3710, 2 WD Se 4TB, PERC H730 1GB+BBU, all in a Supermicro CSE-825TQ - ~50 VMs
Unraid: E5-1660 V3 (140W), 64GB DDR4 (4x16GB), Supermicro MBD-X10SRL-F, 2 400GB DC3710, 8 WD Se 4TB, H310 in IT mode, Nvidia GTX 1080 passthrough, Quadro K4200 passthrough, all in Supermicro CSE-745TQ - 4 VMs
The ESXI system runs about 65% CPU utilization on average with my VM workload, rarely peaking to 100% and only for a bit, and RAM is of course fully utilized. The CyberPower reads an average use of ~285W. The highest reading I've ever seen on this system is ~360W
The Unraid system runs about 50% CPU utilization on average with my VM workload, and RAM mostly fully utilized. The GTX 1080 maybe gets run 4Hr a week and the K4200 is active maybe 30Hr a week. The CyberPower reads an average use of ~375W, and I've seen it peak as high as 700W with both GPUs going and all disks spinning.
I can run scripts to trim power usage down to ~200W on the ESXI system in case of power outage. The Unraid system I can get down to ~250W. However, I'd prefer not to go into limp mode so-to-speak when the power goes out.
While I would prefer 240V inputs and outputs, I realize this can drove up costs. Three phase 208V I do not have. I am fine with a 120V unit (I am stateside). I do not use a PDU, if that makes a difference. I can comfortably spend maybe $800, and definitely not afraid of Ebay deals or bargains (almost all my gear is used Ebay stuff/server pulls). Whatever gets the job done at least cost is great.
Noise is not an issue, my rack is noise isolated and tucked away deep in the basement.
TL : DR
Typical power draw: 660W
Max power draw: 1000W
Uptime needed: 1Hr
Noise does not matter.
240V I/O preferred, but 120V I/O is OK
Network Management Needed
$800 is my top dollar currently.
I have quite a few questions, as I am not at all an expert on UPSs.
1: Do those power numbers seem right for the load I am giving (i.e. can I trust what the Cyberpower units are telling me)?
2: What unit and/or capacity would give me the hour up-time I am looking for? I was thinking a decent 2000-2200VA Eaton or APC would do. Maybe a 3000VA in the worst case power draw scenario.
3: What units do users at ServeTheHome prefer in the 2000-3000 VA range?
4: I only have experience with Eaton's management interface, is APC any better?
5: Any good deals currently? Ha... I really don't know what a good deal is on these, not an expert on them.
I have a small, but fairly dense virtualization and storage network that needs 24/7 uptime (some VMs I host are crucial to operation at a few local businesses), currently afforded by two consumer Cyber Power "1500VA 900W" units (CP1500PFCLCD). I can get maybe 10-15 minutes each out of these units in a power outage, max.
I'm looking to extend my ride-it-out window up to at least an hour and get network management capabilities while I am at it. The area I am, and more specifically, the power company in this area, experiences multiple complete power failures every week with many brownouts in-between. Some will last up to 15 minutes, but typically it is less than 1 minute. It is truly the dirtiest power I've ever seen.
Here is what is running on my current two UPS, one each:
ESXI: Dual E5-2630 V4 (85W TDP each), 256GB DDR4 (16x16GB), Supermicro MBD-X10DRI, 6 400GB DC3710, 2 WD Se 4TB, PERC H730 1GB+BBU, all in a Supermicro CSE-825TQ - ~50 VMs
Unraid: E5-1660 V3 (140W), 64GB DDR4 (4x16GB), Supermicro MBD-X10SRL-F, 2 400GB DC3710, 8 WD Se 4TB, H310 in IT mode, Nvidia GTX 1080 passthrough, Quadro K4200 passthrough, all in Supermicro CSE-745TQ - 4 VMs
The ESXI system runs about 65% CPU utilization on average with my VM workload, rarely peaking to 100% and only for a bit, and RAM is of course fully utilized. The CyberPower reads an average use of ~285W. The highest reading I've ever seen on this system is ~360W
The Unraid system runs about 50% CPU utilization on average with my VM workload, and RAM mostly fully utilized. The GTX 1080 maybe gets run 4Hr a week and the K4200 is active maybe 30Hr a week. The CyberPower reads an average use of ~375W, and I've seen it peak as high as 700W with both GPUs going and all disks spinning.
I can run scripts to trim power usage down to ~200W on the ESXI system in case of power outage. The Unraid system I can get down to ~250W. However, I'd prefer not to go into limp mode so-to-speak when the power goes out.
While I would prefer 240V inputs and outputs, I realize this can drove up costs. Three phase 208V I do not have. I am fine with a 120V unit (I am stateside). I do not use a PDU, if that makes a difference. I can comfortably spend maybe $800, and definitely not afraid of Ebay deals or bargains (almost all my gear is used Ebay stuff/server pulls). Whatever gets the job done at least cost is great.
Noise is not an issue, my rack is noise isolated and tucked away deep in the basement.
TL : DR
Typical power draw: 660W
Max power draw: 1000W
Uptime needed: 1Hr
Noise does not matter.
240V I/O preferred, but 120V I/O is OK
Network Management Needed
$800 is my top dollar currently.
I have quite a few questions, as I am not at all an expert on UPSs.
1: Do those power numbers seem right for the load I am giving (i.e. can I trust what the Cyberpower units are telling me)?
2: What unit and/or capacity would give me the hour up-time I am looking for? I was thinking a decent 2000-2200VA Eaton or APC would do. Maybe a 3000VA in the worst case power draw scenario.
3: What units do users at ServeTheHome prefer in the 2000-3000 VA range?
4: I only have experience with Eaton's management interface, is APC any better?
5: Any good deals currently? Ha... I really don't know what a good deal is on these, not an expert on them.