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 >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Speakup mailing list >> Speakup at braille.uwo.ca >> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup > > -- > http://www.cm.nu/~shane/ > > _______________________________________________ > Speakup mailing list > Speakup at braille.uwo.ca > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
