List of UPCs that can auto-shutdown FreeBSD

[Manolis Kiagias]

L Goodwin wrote:
> I need help finding a UPS that can tell a computer
> running FreeBSD 6.2 to shutdown. I checked the
> hardware compatibility -- UPS are not even listed.
>
> The "APC Back-UPS ES USB 750VA w/TEL & COAX" meets my
> needs, but they don't offer the software (PowerChute
> Personal Edition) for FreeBSD (closest is Mac OS X).
>
> My budget is $100 (+/- $20). The system is a modest
> server (ASUS PDB-DS w/onboard SCSI controller, Intel
> PII/400, 3 SCSI HDD, 1 CD-ROM, 1 3.5 floppy, video
> card, NIC), 14" monitor, kbd and mouse. In addition
> there is a cable modem and a 4-port router.
>
> I'd prefer a major brand that I can purchase locally,
> if possible. If you know of one that will definitely
> work, please respond. Thanks!
>
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The port sysutils/apcupsd (as others have said) works flawlessly.
I have two APCs - similar to the one you consider: a BackUPS ES-500 and
an RS-500 (both USB)
They both work without problems with apcupsd both on FreeBSD and Linux.
The ES 750VA you consider is mostly equivalent to ES-500, simply more VA.
apcupsd is also very easy to configure.