Questions tagged [ups]
uninterruptible power supply
281 questions
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Should a power strip attached to a UPS have a fuse
We have some equipment in our server rack that doesn't draw a lot of power, like a USB-to-network adapter and a fiber modem.
Right now these small devices are powered over a simple power strip ...
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How to delay startup after power restored until network switches are operational? (Red Hat)
Recently, since upgrading to use Red Hat IDM (FreeIPA) instead of NIS, we had to shut everything down for a scheduled day-long power interruption to our site. Starting up again, there was a problem. ...
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MONITOR INPUT VOLTAGE UPS ZABBIX SNMP
I am trying to monitor an RIELLO UPS MULTI PLUS MLT via SNMP using zabbix with the following template linked on it:
UPS RFC 1628 SNMP
which allows me to collect the following data on the Latest data ...
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Insufficient SNMP DATA when monitoring UPS from Zabbix
I am trying to monitor an UPS MULTI PLUS MLT using SNMP in order to get everything referring to the battery and voltage of it. The platform that I want to use in order to monitoring it, is zabbix.
I ...
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What is the URL & port for auto-updating Eaton Intelligent Power Protector UPS software?
Eaton IPP used to support auto-update at http://pqsoftware.eaton.com. This domain is no longer maintained, though the IPP software is still maintained (update released October, 2024). They have not ...
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How to send a shutdown command to specific NUT clients
I'm attempting to setup Network UPS Tools server for my Proxmox and Windows clients. Using a Raspberry Pi as the NUT-server, I'd like to know how to send shutdown commands to specific clients. Each ...
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Windows Server 2016 shuts down unexpectedly
I have windows server 2016 and in the past few days the server is shutting down it's self. I have manual power up the server and then it shuts down again ramdomly. I do have UPS which protects this ...
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Is it safe to put LiFePO4 in the server rack?
They make rack mounted LiFePO4 units like the 48V 100Ah Cloudenergy Store. Is it safe to put these units in the same rack with the server? Should they go to the bottom or the top? Are there any other ...
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Replacement the UPS APC Smart-UPS SRT 10000 battery while it's powered on?
I have an APC Smart-UPS SRT 10000 and need to replace the battery.
Would something bad happen if I replace it while it's still plugged in and powered on?
Or do I need to shut down the servers and ...
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3 answers
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If I attach enough equipment to my UPS to exceed theoretical max amps but stay under the listed Watt Rating and VA Rating, how will that work out?
I have an APC BX1500M UPS rated at 900 W and 1500 VA.
I want to attach three devices for a combined wattage of 816 Watts and a combined amperage of 8.1 Amps.
Note: This total was determined from the ...
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nut client configuration issue
There are 2 UPS NUT servers running in my rack. 1 is running on TrueNAS SCALE and another is running on Synology DS918+. And there is a NUT client running on a ubuntu server.
The NUT client keeps ...
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GreenCell PowerProof 600VA UPS not taking mains power
I have a UPS that when on and plugged into mains power, continues to indicate no input power and running from battery. Is it a fault or user error?
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APC change to smart slot / card interface
I bought a new APC SMT1000C 1000VA UPS, which has the smart card interface on the back. I was planning to reuse my old AP9606 network card, but I discovered that APC has modified the slot to block ...
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1 answer
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How to test a battery outside a UPS [closed]
I have an APC Back-UPS 550 that is showing a replace battery alarm (alternating red/green flashing LED with constant tone). The battery registers 12.7 volts on a multimeter when disconnected from the ...
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UPS network shutdown for Synology and ESXi, USB UPS
I have had a USB UPS for a while now and although I've never had a power outage with it and my Synology NAS, in testing it's worked great connected just with USB to the NAS. Now I've added an ESXi ...