On 3/24/06, Chris Mauritz chrism@imntv.com wrote:
edukes@alltel.net wrote:
Depending on the vendor of the UPS, you may be able to cheaply replace the original batteries. APC has a program called "ChargeUPS" or somesuch that sends you replacement batteries and allows you to send your old batteries back to them "freight pre-paid" so you don't have to deal with disposing of them properly (which can be a pain in the behind in some areas).
The reason I asked the question was I was looking at buying a used APC 1400 with no battery. It seems shipping for the battery is about as much as the battery itself.
Do you know a particular model of APC that is compatible with CentOS?
I'm not sure I understand your question. If by "compatible" you mean it will come with software that will work with CentOS so that you can do automated shutdowns and whatnot, I'm really not sure of the status of those tools for Linux in general, and CentOS in particular. That's the only "compatibility" issue I can think of.
Also, I wouldn't buy a used UPS without a battery. You have absolutely no way of knowing whether it works. CompUSA and Staples have recently been selling brand new SmartUPS 1500 units for $199. Even if the used one is FREE, I'd still pay the $199 to get a known good UPS with a warranty.
Cheers,
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You can use apcupsd to talk to APC UPSs. Very easy to configure.