installing ups monitor

[Karl Auer]

On Mon, 2021-01-11 at 10:16 +0100, Bo Berglund wrote:
> So now I "just" have to edit some config files, right?

I guess. The samples I sent should be some use, especially the
"MONITOR" line. You will have to set up a user on the NAS form the
monitoring to use.
> 
> 
> I have set up my UPS system such that all of these items (and a few
> more) are on UPS power:
> [...]
> This seems to cover "everything" in case of a power outage

Bear in mind that every device you have on the UPS lowers your run time
in case of an outage. Attaching things like printers is not a good idea
at all.

Divide your devices into those that must continue running in order for
an orderly shutdown to work, and those that are nice to have if an
outage occurs. If you put the the two groups on different UPS outlets,
possibly via switched powerboards, you can turn the "nice to haves" off
easily if you need the extra run time.

Remember also that (unless you've really gone all out) your UPS runs on
one (1) power outlet, with a given maximum amperage. Don't attach too
much stuff to your UPS because if you blow the fuse you will get an
outage on the wrong side of the UPS...

Finally, tell the NAS to tell the UPS to shut down once the NAS has
entered safe mode. Configure everything else to shut down earlier. If
it doesn't shut down the UPS, and you are not there to deal with it
manually, you will run the battery right down, which reduces its useful
life.

Regards, K.

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