[UniMacTech] UPS Recommendations

[Kris Kopicki]

You'll find all APC updates and firmware on here, including the  
PowerChute Shutdown software
http://www.apcc.com/tools/download/index.cfm

Cheers,

Kris

On 28/05/2008, at 8:13 AM, Cameron Kay wrote:

> Hi Kris, I've got a APC Smart-UPS RT 6000VA with network card, where  
> do I download the latest client software for Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5  
> on APCs site?
>
> Thanks
>
> - Cameron
>
> On 27/05/2008, at 4:27 PM, Kris Kopicki wrote:
>
>> We use a big 20kVA APC with all our Xserves and have no issues with  
>> 10.4 and 10.5 servers.
>> http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=SUVTP20KH4B4&total_watts=4000
>>
>> Like you say, this is probably way overkill for you, but the same  
>> software is used further down the food chain of their products.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Kris
>>
>> On 27/05/2008, at 1:50 PM, Mark Szota wrote:
>>
>>> Hi folks
>>>
>>> Can anyone recommend a UPS unit that has software that plays nice  
>>> with Leopard? I'm looking for something that will be capable of  
>>> safely shutting down 2 or 3 Mac Mini's if there is a power  
>>> failure. From browsing some earlier discussion on this list and  
>>> from the web it seems APC, MGE or Belkin are the way to go but if  
>>> anyone can share personal experiences on different brands / models  
>>> i'd be most appreciative. Given the budget, line interactive (as  
>>> opposed to a proper online UPS - which is probably overkill in  
>>> this case) units will suffice.
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>> Mark
>>>
>>> -- 
>>> Mark Szota
>>>
>>> Campus IT Co-ordinator
>>> Berwick School of IT
>>> Monash University
>>> Clyde Road, Berwick, Victoria, Australia, 3806
>>>
>>> Tel: +61 3 9904 7122
>>> email: Mark.Szota at infotech.monash.edu.au
>>>
>>>
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>>
>>
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>> Kris Kopicki
>> Systems Administrator
>> Walford Anglican School for Girls Inc.
>> 316 Unley Road, Hyde Park
>> SA 5061 Australia
>>
>> Web:    http://www.walford.asn.au
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>
> Cameron Kay
> CSU Senior Technical Officer
> College of Fine Arts
> University of New South Wales
> PO Box 259
> Paddington NSW 2021
> -- 
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> fax: 61 2 9385 0706
>
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Kris Kopicki
Systems Administrator
Walford Anglican School for Girls Inc.
316 Unley Road, Hyde Park
SA 5061 Australia

Web:    http://www.walford.asn.au
Phone:    +61-8-82726555
Fax:        +61-8-82720313
Mobile:    +61407790415