Date: Wed, 2 May 2007 21:43:24 +0200 From: Erik Trulsson <ertr1013@student.uu.se> To: L Goodwin <xrayv19@yahoo.com> Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: List of UPCs that can auto-shutdown FreeBSD Message-ID: <20070502194324.GA32442@owl.midgard.homeip.net> In-Reply-To: <302255.40792.qm@web58113.mail.re3.yahoo.com> References: <302255.40792.qm@web58113.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
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On Wed, May 02, 2007 at 12:33:22PM -0700, L Goodwin wrote: > I need help finding a UPS that can tell a computer > running FreeBSD 6.2 to shutdown. I checked the > hardware compatibility -- UPS are not even listed. > > The "APC Back-UPS ES USB 750VA w/TEL & COAX" meets my > needs, but they don't offer the software (PowerChute > Personal Edition) for FreeBSD (closest is Mac OS X). *They* don't offer the software, no. Have you checked the ports tree? In particular taken a look at sysutils/apcupsd ? It is supposed to work with most of APC's UPS-models. More information about it at http://www.apcupsd.com > > My budget is $100 (+/- $20). The system is a modest > server (ASUS PDB-DS w/onboard SCSI controller, Intel > PII/400, 3 SCSI HDD, 1 CD-ROM, 1 3.5 floppy, video > card, NIC), 14" monitor, kbd and mouse. In addition > there is a cable modem and a 4-port router. > > I'd prefer a major brand that I can purchase locally, > if possible. If you know of one that will definitely > work, please respond. Thanks! -- <Insert your favourite quote here.> Erik Trulsson ertr1013@student.uu.se
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