Hi

 

I was wondering if this UPS will communicate and work out the box with unraid 6 b14

http://powerwalker.com/datasheet/Line-Interactive/PowerWalker%20VI%201000%20LCD-UK.pdf

 

It is an small motherboard with built inn cpu and 7 drives connected.

Psu is an 550w Silent Pro Gold, so i`m sure it won`t pull much power.

 

I don`t need it to run for long, just to set it to shut down right after power goes out.

 

 

Hope this is enought info.

 

Regards

Nortrek

unRAID supports APC and I wouldn’t expect this UPS to work out of the box but I don’t know for sure. Maybe you can contact the manufacturer and/or look in the manual to see if the protocol is compatible with APC UPS?

The size of the UPS is probably capable of keeping your server running at least ½ to 1 hour but this depends on the load.

 

I am looking at an APC Power-Saving Back-UPS Pro 900

 

It is twice the price as the one i linked.

I read you should use some money in a good UPC, but i also see Blue walker is another good brand for about half the price here.

 

Only if i knew what is the name of the protocol that unraid uses to control the APC brand, and  if it is universal that others uses.

 

I just need to buy one and know it will fit and operate in hte Unraid OS.

 

Regards

Nortrek

I am looking at an APC Power-Saving Back-UPS Pro 900

 

It is twice the price as the one i linked.

I read you should use some money in a good UPC, but i also see Blue walker is another good brand for about half the price here.

 

Only if i knew what is the name of the protocol that unraid uses to control the APC brand, and  if it is universal that others uses.

 

I just need to buy one and know it will fit and operate in the Unraid OS.

 

Regards

Nortrek

http://www.networkupstools.org/ most likely supports the Powerwalker UPS, but it's not the easiest to install and set up.

I managed to get my powerwalker vfi 1500RT set up with Network ups tools (Nut), but had to use the serial port as there was some problems when connected via USB.

I just used a usb to serial adapter to connect it to my Unraid box.

 

The easiest would be to buy an APC if you do not want to go for the challenge to configure Nut

Hi

 

Thank you for the good info.

 

Then it comes down to a smaller one, i hope this one is enought to power the server enought to shut it down at maximum a few minuttes.

 

APC RS 550VA http://www.apc.com/products/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=BR550G-JP

 

Does anyone know if this one will fit with unRAID, it is an non Pro model.

 

EDIT: My motherboard with the cpu is pulling as little as 48w under operation, so it will be that +7 disks (Mostly WD Red 4tb`s) and the PSU itself.

http://www.asrockrack.com/general/productdetail.asp?Model=C2550D4I#Specifications

 

Apreciate the help you guys are giving me here.

 

 

Just to be on the safe side.... Do you have the possibility to check power consumption of the server on full load? (I think you are ok)

Remember that capacity is with new batteries so some margin is good.

Looks to be from same series that I am using and that one works just fine.

The APC BR550G will work fine for your system.    Won't have a lot of runtime, but will be fine for short (< 5 min) outages, and an automatic shutdown if longer.

 

FWIW, the PowerWalker unit you originally asked about will PROBABLY work with the built-in APC control software; but they don't specifically claim "APC compatibility" on their site, so the only way to know for sure is to try it.  MOST UPS models will work with the standard APC control protocol ... they've become a rather de facto standard.

 

FYI I've used Belkin, APC, CyberPower, and Tripp Lite units and they all work fine with the APCUPSD package.

 

 

FWIW, the PowerWalker unit you originally asked about will PROBABLY work with the built-in APC control software; but they don't specifically claim "APC compatibility" on their site, so the only way to know for sure is to try it.  MOST UPS models will work with the standard APC control protocol ... they've become a rather de facto standard.

 

FYI I've used Belkin, APC, CyberPower, and Tripp Lite units and they all work fine with the APCUPSD package.

 

My powerwalker UPS does not work with the apcupsd in unraid, and looking at the NUT pages compatibility list the one suggested in the OP use the same driver as mine.

FWIW, the PowerWalker unit you originally asked about will PROBABLY work with the built-in APC control software; but they don't specifically claim "APC compatibility" on their site, so the only way to know for sure is to try it.  MOST UPS models will work with the standard APC control protocol ... they've become a rather de facto standard.

 

FYI I've used Belkin, APC, CyberPower, and Tripp Lite units and they all work fine with the APCUPSD package.

 

My powerwalker UPS does not work with the apcupsd in unraid, and looking at the NUT pages compatibility list the one suggested in the OP use the same driver as mine.

 

Good to know => I'm sure there are other off-brands that also don't use the APC protocol.    It's a shame that they don't note this on their website ... although I guess nobody's going to market that they are NOT compatible with another maker's protocol.    Belkin (who no longer markets UPS units in the US) used to list "APC compatible" on their website, although I haven't seen this on other maker's sites, even though they work with the APC software (i.e. CyberPower or Tripp Lite).

 

FWIW, the PowerWalker unit you originally asked about will PROBABLY work with the built-in APC control software; but they don't specifically claim "APC compatibility" on their site, so the only way to know for sure is to try it.  MOST UPS models will work with the standard APC control protocol ... they've become a rather de facto standard.

 

FYI I've used Belkin, APC, CyberPower, and Tripp Lite units and they all work fine with the APCUPSD package.

 

My powerwalker UPS does not work with the apcupsd in unraid, and looking at the NUT pages compatibility list the one suggested in the OP use the same driver as mine.

 

Ok i have found an litle simpler model of the Pro 900.  APC Back-UPS Pro 900. ( BR900G-GR) cheaper then the BR900GI.

This one have another layout back with the power connectors also, maby older model ?

http://www.apc.com/products/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=BR900G-GR

 

I can see it does not have direct USB out, but most likely an adapter via the phone cable output, will this work ?

 

With this one i can power both my mediapc under the tv, and my server at once.

 

If you guys mean this one is a bettery choice, that i can stretch myself to use this one.

 

Thank you for all your help

The BR-900G will work fine ... and it DOES have a USB output for computer control.

 

Good to know, i updated my post as i can see there are 2 versions of the 900, the litle more simpler i think of BR900G-GR and an more costy version BR900GI.

 

I added this late in my post, so just want to be sure that both versions are a good choice.

 

Edit: I see the version i think to buy only have 10-100 Base-T protection , and not Gbit.

 

So much to think of here, must be an old model.

Either version is fine.

 

The key feature to look for when buying a UPS (other than having sufficient current capacity) is AVR (automatic voltage regulation).    The really inexpensive units don't have this -- you should avoid those.    Some mid-range units only have boost, but not trim capability ... avoid those also.

 

But both of the BR900G models have both boost & trim AVR, and enough capacity for your system.    So you're fine with either one.

 

Is there a big diference between BR900G-GR and an more costy version BR900GI

 

As i can see it have other layout with the power cables, and in the info it says surge protection of only 10/100 network (thinking it is an old version they want to sell out)

 

If this is an older model, i will just go for the smaller compact 550 that has enough juice to close down the server, and gigabit surge protection.

 

 

I think you've outlined the differences pretty well.  I think any of the APC units you've been looking at would work fine.

Ok thanks

 

I won`t drag out this post more then it need to be, and hope others can find it helpfull.

 

You guys helped me with quick answers on this forum.

 

Skål, and happy easter futher for you all