The positive experience with the old model, confirm also with the Back UPS:
- Easy set-up under Windows and Linux
- Connected to USB on the computer Windows 7 detects the UPS without any other driver as an external battery
(Drivers can also install, then there are even more features)
- Also under Linux driver / services are sufficiently available, the drive to the computer automatically down during power failure
- On Linux and garfische monitoring tools are available
- Idle significantly more energy efficient than the old Smart UPS (when the computer is off) (all current models are better off)
- Nice display + panel, which indicates a lot of information about the current power consumption, and residual maturity, etc.
- Display can be switched off to reduce the idle current of the unit further
- If you connect the monitor with the Back UPS (has 8 ports) can be the monitor of the computer is switched off completely from the mains,
This saves additional idle current or additionally switchable outlets
- Protection functions for network + phone
Main differences with the Smart UPS:
- The Smart UPS will be more expensive
- But it offers a stackable metal casing (probably meant more for companies)
Small flaws the Back UPS:
- My old Smart UPS was a little quieter at idle, the Back UPS hums a little more. You hear but only if you're tight on it and it is usually quiet. If the computer next to the operation humming softly, one does not even notice that.
- The housing shape (narrower than Smart UPS, for later) is my footprint somewhat disadvantageous
- Ventilation slots above (side in addition below), the dust; the Smart UPS was the only side
- Only one connecting cable for external devices here: I had the cable of the old UPS to connect the monitor so ever can; Unfortunately, that is with all providers so
In total, however, a good device, I would buy again!
