Date: Tue, 3 Sep 1996 14:41:14 -0700 (PDT) From: sameer <sameer@c2.net> To: bill@wagill.com (Bill) Cc: questions@freebsd.com Subject: Re: Daemon for APC UPS Message-ID: <199609032141.OAA07912@atropos.c2.org> In-Reply-To: <m0uy2eB-000D0MC@cleese.nas.com> from "Bill" at Sep 3, 96 02:05:43 pm
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I read somewhere how to do it. Basically the idea was to connect the powerfail pin to DCD on a serial port and have a program waiting for cua-something to unlock when cdc goes live. then the system shuts down. Some details are missing from my explanation, but this should help you find the solution. > > Does anyone know of or have a daemon to communicate with an APC > Back-Up Pro or Smart UPS Pro unit in order to gracefully shutdown the > system when electrical power is interrupted? > > APC does offer software (at a cost), but it is not compiled for > FreeBSD (only for SCO and AIX). > > - Bill. > -- Sameer Parekh Voice: 510-986-8770 Community ConneXion, Inc. FAX: 510-986-8777 The Internet Privacy Provider http://www.c2.net/ sameer@c2.net
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