How to shut down a RED HAT 5 server with an APC UPS

[jeffrey222_apc]

This was originally posted on APC forums on 6/19/2017

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Hello,

I am currently working for a company that is equipped with a RED HAT 5 server, that is used to run a custom software.

I wanna buy for them an APC UPS, that will be used to shut down this server, + a server under windows 2012.

I will use an SNMP card with the UPS.

It sounds like PowerChuteTM Business Edition is not compatible with RED HAT 5. I do not master RED HAT at all.

How can I shut down automatically a RED HAT 5 server with an SNMP APC UPS ?

Thanks a lot!.

Best regards,

[BillP]

This reply was originally posted by Bill on APC forums on 6/20/2017

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Hi,

What model UPS and what SNMP card are you using? You will find the UPS model information on the bar code sticker on the back of most units. 

[jeffrey222_apc]

This was originally posted on APC forums on 6/24/2017

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Hi thanks a lot for your answer. I haven't bought the UPS yet. I want to buy this model : SMT1500RMI2U

Best regards

[BillP · Accepted solution]

This reply was originally posted by Bill on APC forums on 6/26/2017

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Hi,

With a SMT1500RMi2U you will need to purchase a network management card. We offer AP9630 or AP9631 if you require environmental monitoring. Once the card is configured you have the option of installing PowerChute Network Shutdown version 4.2 that is compatible with Redhat Enterprise Linux version 5.10 and 5.11 See the PowerChute Network Shutdown Installation Guide and PowerChute Network Shutdown User's Guide. 

Or you can install APCUPSD and configure for PCNET. See the APCUPSD User's Guide for more information on installing for PCNET http://www.apcupsd.org/manual/manual.html#powerchute-network-shutdown-driver-pcnet