Interact with APC UPC via apcupsd or nut?

[DominikHoffmann]

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

[SteveITS]

@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. :)

[dennypage]

@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.