What is the very BEST UPS system for schools?
It’s a question we hear all the time: What is the best Uninterruptible Power System (UPS) for schools?
The answer: Anything with the N1 Critical Technologies logo on it.
Lower Total Cost of Ownership
+ More Runtime
+ Less Maintenance
+ Industry-Best Warranty
= More Resources for Your Classrooms!
Our Strength Is Our Expertise
N1C sales and design engineers have decades of combined experience designing, selling and getting critical power equipment installed, on time and under budget.
All projects are customer focused and managed — from start to finish — with the needs of the customer in mind.
We design systems — using the very best UPS and battery brands available — that meet the needs of the school clients at a fair and competitive price.
Our manufacturing partner is one of the top 5 largest makers of UPS systems in the world, employing more than 3000, including more than 600 engineers.
We’ve used our practical experience to design a breakthrough UPS that is better than anything on the market today…
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Let’s Do The Math
For school customers, price is one of the biggest barriers. We offer special discounted pricing for schools and, with a 15-year battery design life, your school will have fewer UPS batter replacements over time, resulting in lower overall total cost of ownership. Use the Cost Comparison Calculator below and see what we mean:
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Save an average of:
22.9%
Over CyberPower UPS
40.7%
Over APC UPS
50.9%
Over Eaton UPS
18.6%
Over Tripp Lite UPS
Get The Most Runtime For the Money
Who say’s “You Can’t Buy More Time?”
With N1C UPS systems, that’s exactly what you’re getting —
More Time.
When it comes protecting your school district’s expensive critical infrastructure and systems, you want the longest backup time available.
In addition to lower Total Cost of Ownership, N1C’s Lithium-Ion UPS systems provide more valuable runtime minutes to protect your critical gear, giving you more time to resolve problems, turn on backup generators or safely shutdown critical equipment before batteries are exhausted.
When schools are often miles away from IT administrators, the extra minutes provided by N1C’s UPS systems are hugely advantageous!
Nobody beats our runtimes in a single 2U Rack/Tower mount, single-phase UPS. Nobody.
And when you factor in our costs vs. our competition, it’s clear: You get more value per UPS runtime minute over anyone else.
Don’t believe us?
Toggle the boxes below to see how N1C Lithium-Ion UPS estimated runtimes compare to the competition, and see how much less you’ll pay per backup minute with N1C.
In virtually all cases, N1C has superior battery run times and a lower overall cost. *And we didn’t even figure in the battery replacement and maintenance costs that you’ll have if you choose another brand’s UPS. With N1C, you simply won’t have such added costs!
L3000 (3 kVA, 120V)
L3000
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Estimated Runtimes
Below are the estimated runtimes of the N1C L3000 vs. comparable 3kVA Online Double Conversion UPS systems from competitors.
Cost Comparison
| N1C – L3000 | Cyberpower – OL3000RTXL2U | APC – SRT3000RMXLA | Eaton – 9PX3000RT | TrippLite – SU3000RTXLCD2U |
Vertiv – GTX4-3000RT120
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| 1) Online Price (Includes SNMP card and Rack Rail Kits) | $2,642 | $1,984 | $3,135 | $4,381 | $1,963 | $3,182 |
| 2) Runtime Minutes @ 20% | 1:07:37 | 0:36:00 | 0:37:00 | 1:06:00 | 0:43:35 | 0:40:00 |
| 3) Cost per Minute (20%) | $39 | $55 | $85 | $66 | $45 | $80 |
| 4) Runtime Minutes @ 50% | 0:27:03 | 0:11:00 | 0:10:25 | 0:14:00 | 0:11:18 | 0:12:00 |
| 5) Cost per Minute (50%) | $98 | $180 | $301 | $313 | $174 | $265 |
| 6) Runtime Minutes at 100% | 0:13:31 | 0:03:30 | 0:03:12 | 0:05:00 | 0:04:06 | 0:03:00 |
| 7) Cost per Minute (100%) | $202 | $567 | $1,011 | $876 | $491 | $1,061 |
L2200 (2.2 kVA, 120V, Extended Runtime)
L2200
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Estimated Runtimes
Below are the estimated runtimes of the N1C L2200 vs. comparable 2.2kVA Online Double Conversion UPS systems from competitors.
**NOTE** – Eaton’s 9PX2200GRT has 208-240V input power, vs. 110-120V of the L2200. Eaton does not have a 110-120V in 2.2kVA. Vertiv does not have a 2200VA online double conversion UPS so we compared its 2000VA model.
Cost Comparison
| N1C – L2200 | Cyberpower – OL2200RTXL2U | APC – SRT2200RMXLA | Eaton – 9PX2200GRT | TrippLite – Su2200RTXLCD2U |
Vertiv – GTX4-2000RT120
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| 1) Online Price (Includes SNMP card and Rack Rail Kits) | $2,770 | $1,474 | $2,010 | $2,753 | $1,602 | $2,040 |
| 2) Runtime Minutes @ 20% | 1:58:12 | 0:48:00 | 0:29:00 | 1:15:00 | 0:44:59 | 0:41:00 |
| 3) Cost per Minute (20%) | $23 | $31 | $69 | $37 | $36 | $50 |
| 4) Runtime Minutes @ 50% | 0:47:17 | 0:16:00 | 0:09:00 | 0:17:00 | 0:10:16 | 0:12:00 |
| 5) Cost per Minute (50%) | $57 | $92 | $223 | $162 | $156 | $170 |
| 6) Runtime Minutes at 100% | 0:25:08 | 0:06:00 | 0:03:18 | 0:06:00 | 0:03:59 | 0:03:00 |
| 7) Cost per Minute (100%) | $110 | $246 | $609 | $459 | $402 | $680 |
L2000 (2 kVA, 120V)
L2000
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**Note** – Only Eaton has a 2kVA Online Double Conversion UPS that has the same power capacity as the N1C L2000. We compared runtime estimates at the same wattage from our other competitor’s 2.2kVA Online UPS systems (from CyberPower, APC and Tripp Lite) as they were closest in size to the L2000.
Estimated Runtimes
Below are the estimated runtimes of the N1C L2000 vs. comparable 2 kVA and 2.2kVA Online Double Conversion UPS systems from competitors.
**Note** – Only Eaton has a 2kVA Online Double Conversion UPS that has the same power capacity as the N1C L2000. We compared runtime estimates at the same wattage from our other competitor’s 2.2kVA Online UPS systems (from CyberPower, APC and Tripp Lite) as they were closest in size to the L2000.
Cost Comparison
| N1C – L2000 | Cyberpower – OL2200RTXL2U | APC – SRT2200RMXLA | Eaton – 9PX2000RT | TrippLite – Su2200RTXLCD2U |
Vertiv – GTX4-2000RT120
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| 1) Online Price (Includes SNMP card and Rack Rail Kits) | $2,293 | $1,474 | $2,010 | $2,753 | $1,602 | $2,040 |
| 2) Runtime Minutes @ 20% | 1:11:36 | 0:55:30 | 0:31:48 | 1:00:00 | 0:36:29 | 0:41:00 |
| 3) Cost per Minute (20%) | $32 | $27 | $63 | $46 | $44 | $50 |
| 4) Runtime Minutes @ 50% | 0:28:38 | 0:20:00 | 0:10:18 | 0:20:00 | 0:11:59 | 0:12:00 |
| 5) Cost per Minute (50%) | $80 | $74 | $195 | $0 | $134 | $170 |
| 6) Runtime Minutes at 100% | 0:14:19 | 0:06:30 | 0:03:18 | 0:08:00 | 0:03:59 | 0:03:00 |
| 7) Cost per Minute (100%) | $160 | $227 | $609 | $344 | $402 | $680 |
L1000 (1 kVA, 120V)
L1000
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Estimated Runtimes
Below are the estimated runtimes of the N1C L1000 vs. comparable 1 kVA Online Double Conversion UPS systems from competitors.
Cost Comparison
| N1C – L1000 | Cyberpower – OL1000RTXL2U | APC – SRT1000RMXLA | Eaton – 9PX1000RT | TrippLite – SU1000RTXLCD2U |
Vertiv – GTX4-1000VA
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| 1) Online Price (Includes SNMP Network card and Rack Rail Kits) | $1,549 | $954 | $1,299 | $1,700 | $983 | $1,346 |
| 2) Runtime Minutes @ 20% | 1:06:41 | 0:50:00 | 1:10:24 | 0:44:00 | 0:37:38 | 0:41:00 |
| 3) Cost per Minute (20%) | $23 | $19 | $18 | $39 | $26 | $33 |
| 4) Runtime Minutes @ 50% | 0:26:14 | 0:20:00 | 0:25:24 | 0:18:00 | 0:14:00 | 0:17:00 |
| 5) Cost per Minute (50%) | $59 | $48 | $51 | $94 | $70 | $79 |
| 6) Runtime Minutes at 100% | 0:13:20 | 0:07:24 | 0:10:30 | 0:06:00 | 0:04:49 | 0:07:00 |
| 7) Cost per Minute (100%) | $116 | $129 | $124 | $283 | $204 | $192 |
Product Details
L3000G (3 kVA, 208-240V)
L3000G
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Estimated Runtimes
Below are the estimated runtimes of the N1C L3000G vs. comparable 3 kVA Online Double Conversion UPS systems from competitors.
Cost Comparison
| N1C – L3000G | Cyberpower – OL3000RTXL2UHV | APC – SRT3000RMXLT | Eaton – 9PX3000GRT | TrippLite – SU3000LCD2UHV |
Vertiv – GTX4-3000RT208
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| 1) Online Price (Includes SNMP card and Rack Rail Kits) | $2,658 | $1,984 | $3,035 | $4,381 | $1,818 | $3,182 |
| 2) Runtime Minutes @ 20% | 1:07:37 | 0:36:00 | 0:39:00 | 0:41:00 | 0:43:19 | 0:47:00 |
| 3) Cost per Minute (20%) | $39 | $55 | $78 | $107 | $42 | $68 |
| 4) Runtime Minutes @ 50% | 0:27:03 | 0:11:00 | 0:11:24 | 0:13:00 | 0:13:37 | 0:12:00 |
| 5) Cost per Minute (50%) | $98 | $180 | $78 | $337 | $134 | $265 |
| 6) Runtime Minutes at 100% | 0:13:31 | 0:03:30 | 0:03:48 | 0:05:00 | 0:05:00 | 0:03:00 |
| 7) Cost per Minute (100%) | $197 | $567 | $799 | $876 | $364 | $1,061 |
L2200G (2.2 kVA, 208-240V, Extended Runtime)
L2200G
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Estimated Runtimes
**NOTE** – The CyberPower and APC models compared here are “Line Interactive” UPS systems, which only protect against 5 of the 9 power problems. Thus, they aren’t up to the same power protection quality of the L2200G, which is online double conversion and protects against all 9 power problems. The line interactive comparisons were made as CyberPower and APC do not make an online double conversion UPS with 208-240V input power. No Vertiv-brand models were compared as Vertive does not have a 208-240V, 2.2kVA UPS.
Cost Comparison
**NOTE** – As stated above, the CyberPower and APC models compared here are “Line Interactive” UPS systems. Typically, line interactive UPS systems from any manufacturer are much lower cost than online double conversion systems as they don’t protect against all 9 power problems. Despite this, the cost-per-minute of runtime is higher on those models than what’s offered by the L2200G.
| N1C – L2200G | Cyberpower – PR2200ELCDRTXL2U (*Line Interactive UPS) | APC – SMX2200RMHV2U (*Line Interactive UPS) | Eaton – 9PX2200GRT |
TrippLite – SUINT2200LCD2U
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| 1) Online Price (Includes SNMP card and Rack Rail Kits) | $2,870 | $1,388 | $2,085 | $2,753 | $1,572 |
| 2) Runtime Minutes @ 20% | 1:58:12 | 0:36:12 | 1:13:18 | 1:15:00 | 0:33:28 |
| 3) Cost per Minute (20%) | $24 | $38 | $28 | $37 | $47 |
| 4) Runtime Minutes @ 50% | 0:47:17 | 0:11:24 | 0:25:18 | 0:17:00 | 0:11:49 |
| 5) Cost per Minute (50%) | $61 | $122 | $82 | $162 | $123 |
| 6) Runtime Minutes at 100% | 0:25:08 | 0:05:12 | 0:09:48 | 0:06:00 | 0:04:20 |
| 7) Cost per Minute (100%) | $114 | $267 | $213 | $459 | $363 |
L2000G (2 kVA, 208-240V)
L2000G
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Runtime Estimates
Below are the estimated runtimes of the N1C L2000 vs. comparable 2kVA (TrippLite) and 2.2kVA (CyberPower, APC & Eaton) Online Double Conversion UPS systems from competitors.
**Note** – For this comparison, only TrippLite had a 2kVA UPS with 208-240V input. We compared our 2kVA L2000G to 2.2kVA units from CyberPower, APC and Eaton. Also, CyberPower and APC only had Line Interactive (vs. Online Double Conversion) UPS systems in this power input range. Line Interactive UPS systems only protect against 5 of the 9 power problems. Thus, they aren’t up to the same power protection quality of the L2o00G, which is online double conversion and protects against all 9 power problems. The line interactive comparisons were made as CyberPower and APC do not make an online double conversion UPS with 208-240V input power. No Vertiv-brand models were compared as Vertive does not have a 208-240V, 2kVA UPS.
Cost Comparison
**NOTE** – As stated above, the CyberPower and APC models compared here are “Line Interactive” UPS systems. Typically, line interactive UPS systems from any manufacturer are much lower cost than online double conversion systems as they don’t protect against all 9 power problems. Despite this, the cost-per-minute of runtime is often higher on those models than what’s offered by the L2000G.
| N1C – L2000G | Cyberpower – PR2200ELCDRTXL2U (*Line Interactive UPS) | APC – SMX2200RMHV2U (*Line Interactive UPS) | Eaton – 9PX2200GRT |
TrippLite – SUINT2200LCD2U
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| 1) Online Price (Includes SNMP card and Rack Rail Kits) | $2,287 | $1,388 | $2,085 | $2,753 | $1,225 |
| 2) Runtime Minutes @ 20% | 1:11:36 | 0:42:21 | 1:19:54 | 1:14:00 | 0:33:24 |
| 3) Cost per Minute (20%) | $32 | $33 | $26 | $37 | $37 |
| 4) Runtime Minutes @ 50% | 0:28:38 | 0:13:18 | 0:28:24 | 0:19:00 | 0:12:00 |
| 5) Cost per Minute (50%) | $80 | $104 | $73 | $145 | $102 |
| 6) Runtime Minutes at 100% | 0:14:19 | 0:05:12 | 0:11:18 | 0:07:00 | 0:04:41 |
| 7) Cost per Minute (100%) | $160 | $267 | $185 | $393 | $262 |
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All N1C UPS units are Online Double-Conversion, meaning they protect against all 9 power problems.
- Power Failure: A total loss of utility power
- Power Surge: Short-term high voltage
- Power Sag: Short-term low voltage
- Under Voltage: Reduced voltage for extended time.
- Over Voltage: Increased voltage for extended time.
- Line Noise: High power frequency waves from radio or electromagnetic interference.
- Frequency Variation: Loss of stability in the power’s normal frequency (50-60Hz).
- Switching Transient: Instantaneous under-voltage in the range of nanoseconds.
- Harmonic Distortion: Distortion of the normal power wave, usually from unequal loads.
They does this by isolating the connected load from the incoming AC power. The incoming “wall” power is converted to DC power, then converted back to AC before reaching the UPS outlets. This keeps your load isolated and protected with no transfer time during an outage, keeping the power and steady with consistent voltage, perfect for the most sensitive equipment in your schools!
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N1C has sold to companies big and small. We can work with private corporations, schools (e-rate available), universities, government, contractors and more.
Where We Sell
N1C has a growing list of reselling partner across the US and Canada. We also sell with our in-house sales division, through distributor partners, and on various marketplace websites, such as Amazon, Newegg, eBay and others.
