Which software works with OS X 10.5.x Server & and an Xserve (Intel)?

Anonymous user · ‎2021-06-30

Hello.
I've recently upgraded our servers from an old G5 Xserve running OS X Server 10.3.x to an Intel Xserve running OS X Server 10.5.4 — before I make it a "live" server I was wondering what APC software, if any, supports this new hardware/OS? Right now I'm just running PowerChute PE on the old Xserve, but since I'm now going to have 2 Xserves, I may also consider a more advanced UPS system (allowing me to connect/shutdown more than 1 machine, etc.).
Any information would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Kristin.

Anonymous user · ‎2021-06-30

Thanks — I'll check those options out right now!
As for "native USB shutdown" — what do you mean? Is there UPS detection built into 10.5 Server when connected to a UPS via USB? If so, that'd be a great temporary solution (while I figure out what to upgrade to)!?
Thanks again!
Kristin.

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BillP · ‎2021-06-30

Hi theboyk,

Currently the only software that has been released for 10.5.x is PowerChute Network Shutdown (PCNS) 2.2.3 for 10.5.5. Please see http://www.apcmedia.com/salestools/SJHN-7AYQNP_R6_EN.pdf for a list of OS PCNS 2.2.3 will support. There has currently been no ETA announced yet for any other software that I am aware of. To use this you will need a Network Management Card (NMC part numbers AP9617, 18, and 19). This will allow you to also shutdown more than one server at a time.

If you don't have a NMC at this time then the best suggestion is to use native USB shutdown. This will limit you to 1 computer per UPS for shutdown.

I hope this helps.

Anonymous user · ‎2021-06-30

Thanks — I'll check those options out right now!
As for "native USB shutdown" — what do you mean? Is there UPS detection built into 10.5 Server when connected to a UPS via USB? If so, that'd be a great temporary solution (while I figure out what to upgrade to)!?
Thanks again!
Kristin.