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Hi All<br>
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I have a server running a 350W ATX PSU and a mainboard that has both
USB and serial ports. In the event of a power outage, we would like
the server to stay up for 5 minutes or so. If nothing has changed
after 5 minutes it would be ideal if the UPS could then start a
shutdown sequence.<br>
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So all up a UPS that is Linux compatible (currently running Mandrake /
Mandriva), would keep the server ticking over for 10 minutes total -
anything longer is a bonus - and could issue a shutdown command if
necessary after 5 minutes would be ideal. We might try and keep the
phone system and ADSL modem running also, so I'd go to a better model
to get that option. However, that is just a matter of taking down some
numbers and getting enough VA for what we need to run. First and
foremost, it needs to get us through a real short outage and talk to
Linux via USB or serial. What do you look for on the box to KNOW that
it will play nicely with Linux??<br>
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Any good experiences? Any bad experiences? Any recommendations? Any
good brands? Any bad brands? Anywhere to get some more information?<br>
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All answers, stories or suggestions are appreciated as I want to get
something done before Friday and have so far got very few answers...<br>
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