The hardware and the licensing are expensive. Schneider needs to reconsider the licensing cost much more than the hardware cost. The solution comes with a yearly subscription. Apart from the standard licensing fee, there is a support fee. It is not added to the license fee. We have to pay for a license and support.
APC is not the cheapest option. For example, Eaton was half of the price. That said, we preferred a more solid solution and were willing to pay to ensure that. While I knew it was a huge difference in price tags, I cannot remember the exact costs.
Schneider Electric-APC Smart-UPS VT and Eaton UPS are competing in the uninterruptible power supply market. Schneider Electric-APC Smart-UPS VT holds an edge in customer support and ease of deployment, while Eaton UPS offers better features and pricing.Features: Schneider Electric-APC Smart-UPS VT offers a highly scalable architecture, advanced manageability, and robust reliability for critical load protection. Eaton UPS includes superior energy efficiency, innovative battery management, and...
The hardware and the licensing are expensive. Schneider needs to reconsider the licensing cost much more than the hardware cost. The solution comes with a yearly subscription. Apart from the standard licensing fee, there is a support fee. It is not added to the license fee. We have to pay for a license and support.
APC is not the cheapest option. For example, Eaton was half of the price. That said, we preferred a more solid solution and were willing to pay to ensure that. While I knew it was a huge difference in price tags, I cannot remember the exact costs.