Question : Problem: Correct Generator for APC Smart UPS 1500 series, in data center

Hello,

I am working on setting up a small data center and need to figure out
a good standby generator that will work with the current APC Smart-UPS
1500 series Battery backups.
I am looking for a unit that works on natural gas and has a transfer
switch. I will be connecting 12 to 18 of these UPS to the generator.

Does anyone have some good suggestions or leads that can help me out
with this issue. I am even interested in whatever you do "do not" take
this route information as well.

I have talked to APC and they recommended a RT Unit for the series of
UPS I will be using. Other then that they could not help me.

Thanks

Answer : Problem: Correct Generator for APC Smart UPS 1500 series, in data center

I've done something similar to this with some APC SUA3000XL's.  I'm no electrician, so my solution was to talk to a local electrician!  They were able to install an electrical box in our server room that our APC units could plug into.  That box then ran to another box at the outside of the building that we could wire any kind of generator up to.  As for the specific generator, I guess it depends on how much power you plan to draw and how much of a runtime you need.