ups units under Linux

[Scott Howell]

Thanks for the info, I see there are a number of options. Thanks to  
everyone who provided info, its appreciated.

On Dec 11, 2005, at 7:28 PM, Shane wrote:

> Hi,
>
> The APC usb interface does work with Linux with a few
> gotchas.  I am using an APC sua1500 here to protect three
> machines and associated network gear.  The UPS actually has
> both USB and serial connections and you can use one or the
> other.  I use nut (Network Ups Tools) which does have a
> driver called hidups which works with many USB devices.
>
> That said, the current state of hidups is such that you
> don't get neirly as much info out of the unit as with the
> serial connection.  For example, the battery load, input
> voltage, self-test results etc.  Also, iirc you cannot
> change any of the UPS's settings such as sensitivity,
> wake-up delay, alarm thresholds or flash the firmware via
> the usb connection but can do so with the serial.
>
> Hth,
> Shane
>
> On Sun, Dec 11, 2005 at 06:42:06PM -0500, Scott Howell wrote:
>> Folks, do any of you know if any of the newer APC usb-based ups units
>> work under Linux? I see several packages that work with serial
>> devices, but no mention of usb, but I'm sure serial-based devices are
>> still around, but seeing as serial ports are limited generally to
>> one, I wanted to find a new ups that was usb-based if possible. My
>> old Best Power network appliance will being needing new batteries
>> soon and at about $300 for the batteries, well I think I can get away
>> with less ups at this point.
>>
>> tnx
>>
>>
>>
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