Krishan Posted August 6, 2001 Share Posted August 6, 2001 quote: Originally posted by Arin: I've got a Belkin with a USB connector that came with Mac software for scheduled shutdowns, it works great! (*actually I think I may have had to D/L the Mac software from Belkin, but either way they provided it, and it works ) Apparently "Belkin in the UK" do not provide a UPS with a USB interface for the Mac. All they provide is the serial version for which there is no Mac software for scheduled shutdowns. I thought of getting a USB to Serial cable but will the software still work properly? I think the Voltage Amperes (VA) is different for the serial RS-232 UPS (625VA) and the USB UPS (650VA). I would be grateful if anyone could help me find a solution or suggest a different UPS for the UK. Thanks!! [ August 06, 2001: Message edited by: Krishan ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arin Posted August 6, 2001 Share Posted August 6, 2001 Not sure, I'm using the USB 650VA, the software is called "Senttry Bulldog" (fyi) You might want to look into APS: http://www.apstech.com they say they have shutdown software for MacOS 9.04, but I'm not sure about the UK compatibility. [ August 06, 2001: Message edited by: Arin ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anatoli Posted August 6, 2001 Share Posted August 6, 2001 My APC Back-UPS 500 comes with USB cable and Mac/98/2000 software. I must asked for serial cable and NT software and that come Free in 5 days -- in Czech Republic. I just like the APC :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchmalogicalwax Posted August 6, 2001 Share Posted August 6, 2001 The only currently available Mac compatible single phase UPS on the market in the UK is the MGE polar ellipse PREMIUM.....I had our microwarehouse account manager searching for a couple of weeks and they will order the MGE for you if you want one it's about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveOak Posted August 7, 2001 Share Posted August 7, 2001 I would not recommend trying to use serial UPS software and a USB/Serial adapter. A lot of the older Mac serial software depends upon an exact hardware port and does not use the communications toolbox. Bottom line, unless you do a test before you buy, try a get a UPS the supports a native Mac USB connection. The only units I know of at this time that support USB on the Mac are made by Belkin and APC. Sophisticated Circuits is considering building a unit with a USB connection that would allow any older UPS to be used with a USB Mac by performing the power down detections independently, but I don't know if the will commit to a product. -bd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krishan Posted August 7, 2001 Author Share Posted August 7, 2001 Thanks everyone! I'll look into all your suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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