What is a UPS? UPS stands for Uninterrupted Power Supply. Anyone who has worked on a computer knows the anguish of having a power outage while in the middle of a project that hasn't been saved. Worse yet, some power interruptions can damage computer equipment. A UPS provides continual power by automatically transferring from AC to battery backup when there is an interruption in power. Should a power outage or interruption occur, the UPS switches from AC to battery backup, and when power returns, switches from battery backup to AC. It's a seamless transfer that prevents loss of data and damage to machinery. The Belkin Home Office UPS Emergency Battery Backup (model F6H650-SER) provides battery backup for up to 35 minutes. (This battery backup time depends upon power consumption of peripherals plugged into the UPS unit. The more watts consumed by the devices plugged into the unit depends on the amount of battery backup time the user has. For instance a larger monitor and computer power supply, reduces the amount of battery life more than a smaller monitor and smaller computer power supply.)
A UPS gives the user time to save work, close programs and properly shut down the computer. What comes in that heavy box? * One UPS Unit (Black - Measuring: 9 1/2" x 6" x 3 1/4" deep -- Shipping Weight 13 pounds) * Bulldog Shutdown Software (on CD) * Serial Port Cable * 6-foot Telephone Cord Warranty This is the manufacturer warranty on the box: "Data Recovery Warranty: Your computer's hard drive is protected against malfunction caused by power failure. Should such malfunction occur due to failure of the UPS to protect your PC while it is properly connected to the UPS, Belkin will provide professional data recovery services at no cost to you. The service to salvage remaining data and recover lost data will be performed by ActionFront Data Recovery Labs. (See complete warranty for full details). Connected Equipment Warranty: The Belkin UPS is also backed with a Connected Equipment Warranty. This warranty specifies that Belkin will repair or replace, up to the value specified on the box, any properly connected equipment if it is damaged by a surge, including surges due to lightning strikes. (See warranty for details.) Three-Year Product Warranty: The product is also backed with a three-year product warranty against manufacturing defects. (See warranty for details.)" The Belkin Home Office UPS Emergency Battery Backup (model F6H650-SER) provides a $100,000 Connected Equipment Warranty - 3 Year Product Warranty.