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UPS models, runtime and shutdown support

We review selected US models through manufacturer manuals, runtime conditions, outlet assignments and shutdown support. Compare the exact load and host-software path with each model’s dated source facts.

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Source-dated manufacturer facts. Exact-model guidance.

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Sourced model reference

Compare rated watts with your equipment’s real-power draw and the VA requirement separately. Outlet allocation, transfer behavior, manufacturer runtime points, battery replacement and shutdown communication vary by exact model.

APC · US model

APC Back-UPS Pro BR1500MS2

Specifications and runtime

Manufacturer-claimed specifications

Rated apparent power

1500 VA

claimed sourceshop.se.comchecked 2026-10-17https://shop.se.com/pro/us/en/product/apc-back-ups-pro-1500va-900w-tower-120v-10x-nema-5-15r-outlets-avr-usb-type-a-c-ports-lcd-user-replaceable-battery/

Rated real power

900 W

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Topology

Line-interactive · checked 2026-10-17

On-battery waveform

Sine wave on battery · checked 2026-10-17

Transfer specification

8 typical / 10 max ms

claimed sourceiportal2.schneider-electric.comchecked 2026-10-17https://iportal2.schneider-electric.com/Contents/docs/BR1500MS2_User%20guide.pdf

Outlet split

6 battery + surge

claimed sourceshop.se.comchecked 2026-10-17https://shop.se.com/pro/us/en/product/apc-back-ups-pro-1500va-900w-tower-120v-10x-nema-5-15r-outlets-avr-usb-type-a-c-ports-lcd-user-replaceable-battery/

4 surge-only

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10 total

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Model-specific check

The front Type-A and Type-C receptacles are charging ports. UPS status and shutdown use the separate communication port; APC’s manual documents PowerChute Personal Edition for Windows and does not establish NAS compatibility. Verify the host software path before buying for graceful shutdown.

APC manual · checked 2026-10-17

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CyberPower · US model

CyberPower CP1000PFCLCD

Specifications and runtime

Manufacturer-claimed specifications

Rated apparent power

1000 VA

claimed sourcecyberpowersystems.comchecked 2026-10-17https://www.cyberpowersystems.com/product/ups/pfc-sinewave/cp1000pfclcd/

Rated real power

600 W

claimed sourcecyberpowersystems.comchecked 2026-10-17https://www.cyberpowersystems.com/product/ups/pfc-sinewave/cp1000pfclcd/

Topology

Line-interactive · checked 2026-10-17

On-battery waveform

Sine wave on battery · checked 2026-10-17

Transfer specification

4 ms

claimed sourcecyberpowersystems.comchecked 2026-10-17https://www.cyberpowersystems.com/product/ups/pfc-sinewave/cp1000pfclcd/

Outlet split

5 battery + surge

claimed sourcecyberpowersystems.comchecked 2026-10-17https://www.cyberpowersystems.com/product/ups/pfc-sinewave/cp1000pfclcd/

5 surge-only

claimed sourcecyberpowersystems.comchecked 2026-10-17https://www.cyberpowersystems.com/product/ups/pfc-sinewave/cp1000pfclcd/

10 total

claimed sourcecyberpowersystems.comchecked 2026-10-17https://www.cyberpowersystems.com/product/ups/pfc-sinewave/cp1000pfclcd/

Model-specific check

CyberPower publishes full-load and half-load runtime points for this model. Treat them as discrete manufacturer examples; use its runtime chart for another watt load rather than interpolating, and compare the actual connected load with both the VA and W ratings.

CyberPower runtime source · checked 2026-10-17

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CyberPower · US model

CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD

Specifications and runtime

Manufacturer-claimed specifications

Rated apparent power

1500 VA

claimed sourcecyberpowersystems.comchecked 2026-10-17https://www.cyberpowersystems.com/product/ups/pfc-sinewave/cp1500pfclcd/

Rated real power

1000 W

claimed sourcecyberpowersystems.comchecked 2026-10-17https://www.cyberpowersystems.com/product/ups/pfc-sinewave/cp1500pfclcd/

Topology

Line-interactive · checked 2026-10-17

On-battery waveform

Sine wave on battery · checked 2026-10-17

Transfer specification

4 ms

claimed sourcecyberpowersystems.comchecked 2026-10-17https://www.cyberpowersystems.com/product/ups/pfc-sinewave/cp1500pfclcd/

Outlet split

6 battery + surge

claimed sourcecyberpowersystems.comchecked 2026-10-17https://www.cyberpowersystems.com/product/ups/pfc-sinewave/cp1500pfclcd/

6 surge-only

claimed sourcecyberpowersystems.comchecked 2026-10-17https://www.cyberpowersystems.com/product/ups/pfc-sinewave/cp1500pfclcd/

12 total

claimed sourcecyberpowersystems.comchecked 2026-10-17https://www.cyberpowersystems.com/product/ups/pfc-sinewave/cp1500pfclcd/

Model-specific check

The CP1500PFCLCD has its own output ceiling, outlet allocation and runtime points. Its battery replacement part depends on the unit’s serial-number prefix, so identify the exact unit before ordering a replacement.

CyberPower product source · checked 2026-10-17

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APC · US model

APC Back-UPS BE600M1

Specifications and runtime

Manufacturer-claimed specifications

Rated apparent power

600 VA

claimed sourceshop.se.comchecked 2026-10-17https://shop.se.com/pro/us/en/product/apc-back-ups-600va-120v-1-usb-charging-port-7-nema-outlets-2-surge/

Rated real power

330 W

claimed sourceshop.se.comchecked 2026-10-17https://shop.se.com/pro/us/en/product/apc-back-ups-600va-120v-1-usb-charging-port-7-nema-outlets-2-surge/

Topology

Standby · checked 2026-10-17

On-battery waveform

Stepped approximation to a sinewave · checked 2026-10-17

Transfer specification

6 typical / 10 max ms

claimed sourceshop.se.comchecked 2026-10-17https://shop.se.com/pro/us/en/product/apc-back-ups-600va-120v-1-usb-charging-port-7-nema-outlets-2-surge/

Outlet split

5 battery + surge

claimed sourceshop.se.comchecked 2026-10-17https://shop.se.com/pro/us/en/product/apc-back-ups-600va-120v-1-usb-charging-port-7-nema-outlets-2-surge/

2 surge-only

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7 total

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Model-specific check

This standby model has a lower watt ceiling than the larger line-interactive UPS choices in this pilot. Use its battery-backed outlet group for the equipment that must stay on, and compare the device’s stated power quality needs with the sourced stepped-approximation waveform. Its charging receptacle and PowerChute data connection are separate.

APC product source · checked 2026-10-17APC manual · checked 2026-10-17

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All product facts come from the linked OEM sources and are marked claimed. Runtime rows are fixed source values at their stated loads; no runtime is inferred from VA or battery capacity. A seller offer is shown only while the exact new, in-stock US destination remains current.

Router, modem and NAS backup decisions

Start with the full network load and the exact equipment shutdown path.

Router and modem

Include the modem or gateway, router, separate optical network terminal and any access points. Check their measured combined load against the UPS watt and VA limits, then read that model’s runtime chart at that exact load. Check whether the UPS offers an adjustable low-load alarm or shutdown behavior and whether your settings could interrupt the equipment before the battery is depleted.

For an internet outage, check the ISP’s own outage notices and whether local fiber, coax or provider equipment has backup power. A powered router does not prove that service is available.

NAS and graceful shutdown

Check that the exact UPS has a communication data port, that its shutdown software supports your NAS operating system, and that the NAS vendor lists the UPS protocol. A USB charging receptacle is not a data connection, and a USB data port alone does not guarantee compatibility.

Check the exact NAS model against the Synology UPS compatibility list · checked 2026-10-17 or the QNAP UPS setup guidance · checked 2026-10-17, then follow the NAS vendor’s supported protocol and shutdown instructions. If no supported path is documented, plan another monitoring method or choose a UPS the NAS maker explicitly supports.

Write down the actual network load

Measure each device at the wall with a plug-in power meter, or use an OEM operating-draw figure for that exact device. An adapter’s maximum output rating is not the device’s measured consumption. Include the modem or gateway and any separate ONT.

Compare the measured total against both the UPS watt and VA limits, then check the exact model’s manufacturer runtime chart at that load. Do not extend a desktop full-load or half-load runtime point down to a low-load router estimate when the chart does not show it; leave the runtime unknown. Also check any low-load alarm or shutdown settings that could interrupt the equipment early.

For a larger stored-energy setup or movable backup, compare the UPS vs power station guide. For a permanent home installation, start with portable station vs installed home battery.

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