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    Interact with APC UPC via apcupsd or nut?

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      DominikHoffmann
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      Which package should I use to interface my pfSense box to a UPS? apcupsd or nut? Assume the UPS is one from APC.

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        @dominikhoffmann Some time ago when I first tried I did try Nut, IIRC after seeing something about it being better. Ended up using APCupsd. Keep it simple. :)

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          @dominikhoffmann said in Interact with APC UPC via apcupsd or nut?:

          Which package should I use to interface my pfSense box to a UPS? apcupsd or nut? Assume the UPS is one from APC.

          If you are looking at single host with an attached UPS, either package is a fine choice. Matter of preference. If you are looking to coordinate shutdown of multiple machines, NUT would be the preference.

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