Powerchute for Mac?

BillP · ‎2021-06-29

Just purchased an APC model BE550G, after checking the label on the packaging that states "APC PowerChute Auto-Shutdown software is compatible with "Win versions" Mac OSX ...

The CD in the package has a Windows installer only and I can't find any indicator of Mac-compatible Powerchute software. Any ideas? Thanks

BillP · ‎2021-06-29

Thanks for the info. As a reformed(ing) Windows user I didn't expect things to be handled natively by the OS. Thanks Apple, nice to meet ya.

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BillP · ‎2021-06-29

i'd recommend using native Mac support as it is better than the powerchute software according to what i hear. you can connect the USB data cable from the UPS to your computer then check under system preferences - energy saver (i think). there will be a UPS tab pop up where you can configure the same options as powerchute has without having to load additional software.

hope that helps.

BillP · ‎2021-06-29

Thanks for the info. As a reformed(ing) Windows user I didn't expect things to be handled natively by the OS. Thanks Apple, nice to meet ya.