On anything critical, we get a low-yield UPS (usually one of those ones about the size of two outlet strips) and plug it into a generator powered outlet. The UPS handles the power while the generator starts up, so it only need to run for about 5 minutes at the most. But remember, if none of the nodes have UPS or generator power, then the switch doesn't need backup power either... Glenn Sullivan, MCSE+I MCDBA David Clark Company Inc. ________________________________ From: windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Beckett, William (Bill) Posted At: Monday, June 26, 2006 9:21 AM Posted To: Windows 2000 Conversation: OT Subject: [windows2000] OT Off topic question related to power on key devices like access points and switches. Just curious as to what solutions you are all using regarding this. Do you just hang a backup battery off the units and this does the job for your needs? Or do some of you have a more robust solution for keeping your key network devices up and running...power wise?