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100% NZ Owned
Locally owned & operated
Ships from Auckland
Fast NZ-wide dispatch
Secure Checkout
256-bit SSL encrypted
NZ-Based Support
0800 664 554 · Mon–Fri
Keep your equipment running through power cuts and surges with a UPS (uninterruptible power supply). We stock battery-backup units from APC, Eaton, CyberPower and other leading brands — from compact desktop models that protect a single PC or modem, to rack-mount line-interactive and online double-conversion units for servers, network racks and business-critical systems. A UPS gives you clean power, ride-through during outages and a safe shutdown window to protect data and hardware. Not sure what capacity you need? Use the VA/Watt rating as a guide or ask our team to size one for your load. All units are genuine, brand-new stock with manufacturer warranty, priced in NZD including GST and shipped NZ-wide.
Selecting the right UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) for your needs requires understanding a few key specifications. First, determine the VA (Volt-Ampere) rating needed by calculating the total power draw of equipment you need to protect. For home office setups, a 1000-2000VA unit typically suffices, while business servers may require 3000VA or higher. Powershield options range from 2000VA to 10kVA to match various requirements.
Consider the UPS topology that suits your environment. Line-interactive UPS systems provide basic protection for workstations and are more affordable, while double conversion online UPS systems (like the Powershield Centurion series) offer premium protection for servers and critical equipment by continuously converting power and providing perfect sine wave output. Form factor matters too—tower units save rack space, while rack/tower convertible models like the Centurion RT series offer installation flexibility.
Additional features to consider include runtime (how long the UPS can power your equipment during an outage), management capabilities (such as Ubiquiti's managed UPS with network monitoring), and expandability. For environments requiring extended runtime, models like the Powershield Centurion RT Long Run series allow for additional external battery modules. Remember that proper sizing is crucial—an undersized UPS won't adequately protect your equipment, while an oversized one represents unnecessary expense.
Add up the wattage of the gear you want to protect, then choose a UPS with a higher Watt rating to leave headroom (around 20-30%). Bigger capacity also means longer runtime. If you only need a safe-shutdown window, a smaller unit is fine; for longer runtime, size up or add external battery packs.
Line-interactive units are cost-effective and ideal for PCs, networking and small servers. Online (double-conversion) units continuously regenerate clean power with zero transfer time, making them best for servers, data and sensitive equipment that can't tolerate any interruption.
Runtime depends on the unit's capacity versus your load — typically a few minutes to allow a safe shutdown, longer for lightly loaded or larger units. Many models list runtime charts; for extended runtime, choose a UPS that supports add-on battery packs.
Yes — we stock rack-mount UPS units sized for network and server racks, with management cards for remote monitoring and automated shutdown. Contact us to match a unit to your rack load.
Yes — UPS batteries are consumable and typically last around 3-5 years depending on use and temperature. We stock replacement battery cartridges (RBCs) so you can refresh a unit rather than replace it.