About CyberPower General Purpose UPS
What is a general-purpose CyberPower UPS?
The general-purpose tier covers any CyberPower UPS that doesn't sit at the extremes of the catalog — not entry-only SE / EC standby, not three-phase OL-3S. The middle: workstation-to-small-server, retail back-of-house, branch-office IT, point-of-sale, AV equipment, security DVR. Covers most Canadian SMB CyberPower purchases.
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General-purpose CyberPower families
| Family | VA range | Topology | Output | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CP-AVR Series | 685 – 1500 VA | Line-interactive | Simulated sine | Workstation, gaming PC |
| PFC Sinewave | 1000 – 1500 VA | Line-interactive | Pure sine | Active-PFC server PSU, NAS |
| Professional PR / OR | 1000 – 3000 VA | Line-interactive | Pure sine | Network rack, small server, AV |
| Smart App Online OL (1–6 kVA) | 1000 – 6000 VA | Online | Pure sine, regenerated | VoIP, medical, mission-critical IT |
How to choose
Workstation tier vs server tier
Single workstation, gaming PC — CP-AVR. Workstation with active-PFC PSU or NAS — PFC Sinewave (CP1500PFCLCD). Server rack with 1–4 servers — PR1500LCDRT2U / PR2200LCDRT2U / PR3000LCDRT2U. Critical loads — OL series online.
Sizing
CP-AVR 0.6 PF — CP1500AVRLCD 1500 VA / 900 W. PR series 0.9 PF — PR1500LCDRT2U 1500 VA / 1350 W. OL series 0.9 PF. Add nameplate watts × 1.25 buffer. UPS sizing guide.
Line-interactive vs online
PR / PFC line-interactive (2–4 ms transfer, AVR) handles 80 % of SMB. OL online for medical, VoIP, lab, zero-transfer.
Spec reference
| Model | Power | Topology | Form factor | Replacement battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CP1500AVRLCD | 1500 VA / 900 W | Line-interactive | Tower | RB1290X2A |
| CP1500PFCLCD | 1500 VA / 1000 W | Line-interactive PFC | Tower | RB1290X2A |
| PR1500LCDRT2U | 1500 VA / 1350 W | Line-interactive | 2U rack/tower | RB1280X4 |
| PR2200LCDRT2U | 2200 VA / 1980 W | Line-interactive | 2U rack/tower | RB1290X4 |
| PR3000LCDRT2U | 3000 VA / 2700 W | Line-interactive | 2U rack/tower | RB1290X6 |
| OL1000RTXL2U | 1000 VA / 900 W | Online | 2U rack/tower | RB1270X8 |
| OL3000RTXL2U | 3000 VA / 2700 W | Online | 2U rack/tower | RB1270X8 |
Replacement batteries
RB and BP series — RB1290X2A (CP / PFC tower), RB1280X4 (PR1500), RB1290X4 (PR2200), RB1290X6 (PR3000), RB1270X8 (OL). Aftermarket cartridges built to identical V, Ah, terminal, connector spec. 1-year UPSPLUSBATTERY warranty. CyberPower replacement batteries.
Installation and warranty
Up to 1500 VA: NEMA 5-15P plug-and-play. PR2200 / PR3000: 5-20P or L5-30P. OL3000 typically L5-30P. Manufacturer warranty: 3 years electronics + battery, $500K Connected Equipment Guarantee. Coordinated through our Canadian team. Shipped from our Canadian warehouse. Replies within 1 business day.
FAQ
Most-popular general-purpose CyberPower?
PR1500LCDRT2U for SMB server closets, CP1500PFCLCD for workstations with active-PFC PSUs.
CP-AVR vs PFC Sinewave?
CP-AVR simulated sine — fine for desktops. PFC Sinewave pure sine — required for active-PFC server PSUs and NAS.
OL vs PR?
OL is online (zero transfer). PR is line-interactive (2–4 ms). Step up to OL for medical, VoIP, zero-transfer requirements.
Network management?
PR and OL accept the RMCARD205 SNMP / web card. PowerPanel Business Edition integrates with VMware, Hyper-V.
Battery life?
3–5 years SLA in 20–25 °C.
Canadian warranty?
Yes — CyberPower 3-year manufacturer warranty + $500K Connected Equipment Guarantee covers Canada.