I bought a small one from novatech a few years ago - It is just supported
under linux (serial interface) and last about 5/10 min before the computer
decides it is time to shut down.
I can try and check the brand (its at my parents house), but it sounds like
you already have some good advice. Mine was quite cheap, and really only
protects the hardware from power problems - most power outages mean the
system does shut down, but nicely instead of with a bang.
Anton
On 12/03/2008, Tim B (Systems) <SysAdmin@???> wrote:
>
> Thanks guys, that's great.
>
>
> Tim B.
>
>
> On Wednesday 12 March 2008 22:59, Tim wrote:
> > On Wednesday 12 March 2008 22:48:06 Tony Whitmore wrote:
> > > Tim B (Systems) wrote:
> > > > Ladies and Gentlemen,
> > > >
> > > > I'm posting this question on behalf of my mum. And I'm rather hoping
> > > > that you have more experience in this area than I do (ie. any).
> > > > Essentially, my mother is looking to buy my father a UPS
> > > > (un-interuptable power supply) for his birthday, and is wondering
> which
> > > > one to get. This will only be for residential usage, and it will
> only
> > > > provide a safeguard for the server. Maplin do two models, and
> E-buyer
> > > > do several, but I was wondering if anyone has any first-hand
> experience
> > > > in this field. If anyone knows of a good Linux-compatible UPS that
> > > > would be great.
> > >
> > > The UPS itself is of course OS independent, but if you want to monitor
> > > the status of the UPS and shut the PC down in the event of an extended
> > > power failure then it pays to check compatibility.
> > >
> > > Personally I recommend APC UPSes. I have two at home: A little CS-500
> > > which protects the media box and a SmartUPS 1500 which is a lot
> beefier
> > > and protects a couple of PCs and network equipment. I also use APC
> UPSes
> > > at work and they work great with the apcupsd monitoring software.
> > >
> > > HTH,
> > >
> > > Tony
> >
> > I bought a few of the VA UPS that Maplins sell (not from Maplins) and I
> > seem to remember that there was Linux software on the included CD. I was
> > only using the UPS to protect routers so had no need to install the
> > software so never really looked at it.
> >
> > Tim
>
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