Smart-UPS 1500 - Understanding Server and UPS shutdown sequence

[Anonymous user]

Hi All,

I know this has been posted on more than one occasion but I'm still a little confused on the best way to setup server and ups shutdown on power failure.

The UPS reports as having 40 minutes runtime, I would like to setup the UPS to shutdown the server gracefully with 10 minutes runtime left, I want to give the server 5 minutes to complete a correct windows shutdown.

Currently I have "Runtime on Battery Threshold" set to 30 minutes and "Initiate Shutdown" selected, however I would prefer to use runtime remaining as the deciding factor in shutdown as the runtime could change depending on other server states. To do this do I use Protected System / Shutdown Settings? If so,

What would I set for:

Time Required for Shutdown Sequence
Low Battery Signal
OS Shutdown Delay

Many Thanks in Advance

[Techie_apc]

Matt,

In this situation, I would set the following:

Low Battery Signal: 10 Minutes
OS Shutdown Delay: 7 Minutes

I would set the Shutdown delay a little longer then the amount of time it takes for the OS to shutdown in case it takes a little longer. You need not worry about the Time Required For Shutdown Sequence setting if there is no user defined command file is configured.

let us know if you have any question.

Message was edited by: Techie

[Anonymous user]

Many Thanks Techie, I will setup as suggested.

Thanks for the quick response to my question.

[Techie_apc]

You are welcome Matt!

Please feel free to contact us if you have any issue.

[Anonymous user · Accepted solution]

Hi All,

I know this has been posted on more than one occasion but I'm still a little confused on the best way to setup server and ups shutdown on power failure.

The UPS reports as having 40 minutes runtime, I would like to setup the UPS to shutdown the server gracefully with 10 minutes runtime left, I want to give the server 5 minutes to complete a correct windows shutdown.

Currently I have "Runtime on Battery Threshold" set to 30 minutes and "Initiate Shutdown" selected, however I would prefer to use runtime remaining as the deciding factor in shutdown as the runtime could change depending on other server states. To do this do I use Protected System / Shutdown Settings? If so,

What would I set for:

Time Required for Shutdown Sequence
Low Battery Signal
OS Shutdown Delay

Many Thanks in Advance