[Wlug] Software to use with APC UPS?

Richard Klein rich at richardklein.org
Sun Sep 17 14:35:44 EDT 2006


Thanks Chuck!  I have hours invested into apcupsd now, though, and I'm 
determined to make that work.  :)

-- 
Rich

Chuck Anderson wrote:
> "NUT" or Network UPS Tool is an open source UPS daemon you can try.
> 
> http://www.networkupstools.org/
> 
> On Sat, Sep 16, 2006 at 09:12:35PM -0400, Richard Klein wrote:
>> I've acquired an APC SmartUPS and plugged it into my server that runs 
>> Debian 3.1 (sarge).  The Powerchute disc that came with it says it has 
>> versions for Red Hat, SuSE, TurboLinux, and a couple other distros, but 
>> they don't mention Debian.  I haven't looked at the contents of the CD 
>> yet, but I bet there are some interesting alternatives from other 
>> sources than APC.
>>
>> What software would you guys suggest I try with the UPS?  I don't have X 
>> installed on the server, so command-line is the way to go, but a web 
>> interface would be neat!



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