RJ wrote: > > What type of UPS is OK for a Debian i386 Server? > What about the APC --- is there any special software?
I use APC Back-UPS 650 which will keep two PIII 650 (each with 2 HDs, 4 Fans, no monitor) humming for about 45 minutes... plenty of time for the generator to kick in.. with genpowerd as the software. Genpowerd comes well documented. The APC Back-UPS are not directly supported by genpowerd because the cables pin outs are a bit different then anything supported by the package but this is *very* easy to change in the source. I'd be glad to send you the pin outs if you go with this particular unit otherwise genpowerd come with a tool to help you figure it out on your own. The Back-UPS is a "dumb" ups. It only tells when power fails/restores and allows you to shut down the ups. A smart ups will tell you bunches of info like battery charge state, current draw, current P/E of Cisco...:-) There are also the packages apcupsd and apcd which handles a number of APC ups. Pete -- http://www.elbnet.com ELB Internet Service, Inc. Web Design, Computer Consulting, Internet Hosting
