Re: [cobalt-users] Strange Qube 2 Power Problems

["Zeffie" <cobaltlist@xxxxxxxx>]

> Hi All;
>
> I have a strange Qube 2 problem and support said it is not the power
supply.
>
> I have a very dirty power source here and I got a small Trip Lite backup
BC
> 3348..

I was unable to locate this model on Trip's site.

> kicks in for a few secs. depending on the day. When it does about 50% of
the
> time my server slows down or locks up...
> I cannot even re-boot with the buttons, I have to turn the power off in
> order to restart it....
>
> It seems to work ok with out the backup but I have a NT base server and
> several other computers on the same type of back up and they do not even
> blink when it happens.... and the power dip and peaks are usually from 108
> vac to 128 vac and will not cause the Qube to burp as long as it is
> direct... not into a backup...I use the same model on other equipment and
> yes I did switch around stuff....and use different circuits....
>
> The Qube does not like my Triplites....Ideas ???
>

Depending on your model you may be having a problem with the power transfer
time of 2-4 (milliseconds.) and the noise/spike that can result or it may be
the PWM Sinusoidal (bad) output that Trip lite has on some models.  For the
best protection use a APC Matrix or other product the doesn't have these
problems... and produces clean power without a "Glitch".  Instead of
"switching on" they are always on so when the power goes off your just not
charging the batteries anymore and the output sees nothing at all but clean
power

Zeffie
"I use Triplite for my tv/alarm/clock/system"