Re: UPS software
> On Fri, Dec 07, 2001,
mdevin@ozemail.com.au wrote:
> > I am looking at purchasing a UPS and trying to decide between APC and
> > Best (Invensys).
>>
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> >
> > So basically I am after some advice regarding the experiences of others.
> > I will probably get a 750VA unit for my home server and would prefer to
> > have access to source code even if the program is not as "flash".
> >
> > Any recommendations / experiences welcome.
> >
> > Regards.
> > Mark.
Hi Mark and others:
After having bought APC for years, I just bought a CyberPower U_S
I got it from Tiger, but I tlked to cyberpower first. Nice folks,
they told me about a web site where Linux software is availible in
source and binaries. It was inexpensive I paid less than $300
including tax and shipping for a 1250VA UPS with automatic voltage
regulation and surge suppression, and it holds three machines for 10
to 15 minutes on power fail, so it has enough battery capacity.
I have no connection in any way with them other than having bought
their product.
Information URL: www.cyberpowersystems.com/faqs.htm
David
On Thu, 6 Dec 2001, Daniel Freedman wrote:
>
> Mark,
>
> I have a APC SmartUPS 1000Net and 1250 and both have served me very
> well. While APC used to not release any drivers (actually more like
> software than kernel drivers) for linux, they now not only release
> software, they do so (for much of it at least) under the GPL. Please
> see:
>
> http://www.apcc.com/go/machine/partners/open_source.cfm
>
> (They're even kind enough not to make you register... They say:
> "Download requires registration. If you are not comfortable
> registering to download the...source code, enter user id: opensource
> and password: opensource on the subsequent login page.)
>
> Also here's their main powerchute software (don't run it, try debian
> package 'nut' instead, so I don't know how redhat specific it is,
> although this version must be easier than the specific RPM one.):
>
> ftp://ftp.apcftp.com/software/unix/linux/pcplus/453/pcplus_453_redhat.tar
>
> If that ftp doesn't work, try the main link to this software:
> http://www.apc.com/tools/download/sw_kit.cfm?sku=sdw64
>
> I don't know anything about Best to recommend for or against, but as
> far as where to get very good quality refurbished UPS's (with NEW
> batteries), I've had great success with PEI at www.4ups.net (they're
> also at 4ups.com, but that website is more annoying). Standard
> Disclaimer: I'm not affiliated with PEI in any way.
>
> Hope this helps and take care,
>
> Daniel
>
>
>
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