On Fri, Jul 28, 2017 at 01:04:30PM -0000, Dan Purgert wrote: > g wrote: > > I've found out that apcaccess is my friend. When used with attached UPC > > via USB, it tells a lot about the UPC: > > > > https://linux.die.net/man/8/apcaccess > > > > and the line > > > > RETPCT : Battery charge % required after power off to restore power > > > > is the key. My UPC has a max power of 900 watt. RETPCT shows 30.0%. So: > > > > 900w x 0.30 = 270w > > > > 270 watt is the actual power draw of my server. > > Maybe I'm misreading it -- but it sounds like "RETPCT" is the required > battery charge level before the UPS will restore power to connected > devices, assuming the battery runs flat.
Yeah. I think that LOADPCT * NOMPOWER gives you the actual usage. -dsr-
