Connect a second UPS...

[EDubeDemtec_apc]

This was originally posted on APC forums on 9/28/2011

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Hi Guys !

I have installed on one of our servers the "PowerChute Business Edition Deluxe".

I connected the first UPS and the application deteced it and that works great.

When I connect the second UPS the application does not detect this one ?

I tried to put the second UPS on another server, when I try to add the device either by IP address or hostname, that does'nt work...

Can I put two UPS on the same server ? Is someone could help me ?

UPS Specifications*:
- APC Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V
- Back-UPS VS 500 Broadband

Thansk in advance !

[BillP]

This reply was originally posted by Chris on APC forums on 9/29/2011

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What is the model # of the "Back-UPS VS 500 Broadband" ? Based on what I can tell, it's a BF500BB. This unit doesn't work with powerchute business edition. This unit will only work with powerchute personal edition. Either way, one computer/server cannot communicate with two UPS' using our software. Your smart ups unit has an option for a network management card that will allow you to manage the UPS over the network.

You can get the latest version below

http://www.apc.com/tools/download/software_comp.cfm?sw_sku=SFPCPE3001&id=129&family=29&part_num=BF50....

Network management card Options.

http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=98

Message was edited by: Chrisri30

[BillP · Accepted solution]

This reply was originally posted by Dakota on APC forums on 10/3/2011

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Only Smart-Ups Are Compatible With APC Powerchute Business Edition