Getting a UPS need some info on graceful shutdowns.

[shawshank_apc]

This was originally posted on APC forums on 4/12/2011

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Hi all,

I am getting a UPS for 3 devices I have in a small rack.

I was wondering, does the Back-UPS Pro series do a graceful shutdown to all connected devices once there is a power failure?
I was unable to find what I need from the website.

Thanks in advance!!!

[BillP]

This reply was originally posted by Angela on APC forums on 4/13/2011

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any Back UPS can only shutdown one attached client via USB - it can do this via Powerchute personal edition and a supported operating system or if the native OS as built in support.

If you need to shutdown multiple clients gracefully, you'll want to take a look at these (more pricier) options: Referenced content removed

do all of these clients require a graceful, unattended shutdown? if not, then you can just plug them in and then the UPS will turn off when it exhausts it battery and cut output power. i couldnt tell based on your initial question if you required a graceful shutdown.

[pfoomer_apc · Accepted solution]

This was originally posted on APC forums on 4/13/2011

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Hi

yes this can be achieved, by running daemons on the non connected to the ups computers, and getting the connected ups computer to send a message to initiate shutdown.

I do this from my mac, to shutdown down my nas.

Modifications to both systems scripts were required, its not easy, but it is possible ( and free!!)

Perhaps you can provide more information on what is connected to the ups, and what you want to shutdown.