How Many UPS Units Do You Run / Recommend for Home Office? (1 Viewer)

[justsomedude]

I just got a new 8-bay NAS up and running and finally got a UPS for it to make sure I can power it down safely during an electrical outage.

However, I need network access to shut it down, which requires the router to be powered on. I've also kept one monitor connected to the UPS (primary 30" editing monitor, which is a 45 watt power hog), along with my PC (which also sucks a lot of juice).

Right now I have the following plugged into the UPS:
- NAS
- PC
- Monitor
- Router

I'm considering a 2nd UPS specifically for the Router, Cable Modem, and to offload the monitor to extend emergency run time on the other UPS.

If I did get a 2nd UPS, my setup would then consist of:

UPS 1
- NAS
- PC

UPS 2
- Monitor
- Router
- Modem

Is running 2 UPS units common? Is it worth it? Advice for/against?

 

[justsomedude]

Or maybe...

UPS 1
- NAS
- Router
- Modem

UPS 2
- PC
- Monitor

 

[nitzilla]

Most UPS or NAS boxes can shut down automatically after a power outage, it's controlled through a USB connection usually....
I'll PM you