. The APC Back-UPS 500VA 230V is a reliable & affordable uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that provides backup power & surge protection for your electronics. It is ideal to be used with computers networking equipment home entertainment systems & other electronic devices. It features four battery-backed outlets that provide up to 500VA of power & 300W of continuous power. It also features a surge protector that safeguards your equipment from damaging voltage spikes & surges. In the event of a power outage the Back-UPS 500VA will automatically switch to battery power providing you with enough time to save your work & shut down your equipment safely. It also features Power Chute software which provides you with real-time power status information & means that you can safely shut down your computer in the event of an extended power outage. The Back-UPS 500VA is easy to install & use. It simply plugs into a standard wall outlet & provides protection for your electronics without any additional wiring or configuration. Key Features. Backup power The Back-UPS 500VA provides up to 500VA of backup power & 300W of continuous power which is enough to power most computers networking equipment & home entertainment systems for several minutes. Surge protection.. The Back-UPS 500VA features a surge protector that safeguards your equipment from damaging voltage spikes & surges. Easy to install & use The Back-UPS 500VA is easy to install & use. Simply plug it into a standard wall outlet & it will start protecting your electronics immediately. Power Chute software Power Chute software provides you with real-time power status information & means that you can safely shut down your computer in the event of an extended power outage. Affordable price The Back-UPS 500VA is an affordable way to protect your electronics from power outages & surges..