On 7 January 2013 13:40, Brian May <brian@microcomaustralia.com.au> wrote:

On 7 January 2013 13:21, Jason White <jason@jasonjgw.net> wrote:

Just be sure not to buy one of the newer models that uses an undocumented,
proprietary protocol. http://www.apcupsd.com/

That makes in awkward. I can see some models on APC website that match. I can't see anyway of being sure if the other models are ok. Not from the details on APC's website anyway.

A shame, I always thought APC were Linux friendly.

I asked about this on the mailing list.

http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_name=50EBE669.8090506%40sentry.org&forum_name=apcupsd-users

Seems like APC is fine. Use BackUPS for simple desktop use, and SmartUPS for server use, with network management module that supports standard protocols like SNMP. Even on the newer UPS.

Just don't rely on USB or serial working on the new UPS, plan on purchasing the network management card.

Having said that I found relatively cheap SmartUPS SUA* model (older model) on E-Bay with new battery, which I have just ordered with network card. So hopefully all protocols should work for me.

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Brian May <brian@microcomaustralia.com.au>