Cheap 5000VA or more UPS for cheap

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What is the best 5000VA UPS or more I can buy to keep my networking equipment running during an extended power outage for a reasonable price. Should i look at traditional UPSs or are there some larger battery backup solutions that would be more cost effecive?

Thanks!
 
UPS units are not designed to sustain power during extended power outages. The purpose for uninterrupted power supplies are to provide power for sporadic or intermittent power loss. A UPS can only provide just enough power for a graceful shut down of network and system equipment. What you're looking for is a generator.