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UPS question

joelw135

joelw135

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Oct 15, 2008
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I just purchased a iMac 3.06 24" and am concerned that I am not sure how to install the UPS. Does OSX detect the USB UPS? Or do I have to go and tell it that it is plugged in and install some additional software?
 
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tbsteph

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Jun 23, 2006
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I think what makes a particular UPS "compatible" is a data connection between it and your Mac. I know APC and Tripplite UPS's will work. I suspect the same is true for most of the others.
 
joelw135

joelw135

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Oct 15, 2008
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tbsteph said:
I think what makes a particular UPS "compatible" is a data connection between it and your Mac. I know APC and Tripplite UPS's will work. I suspect the same is true for most of the others.
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I have an APC but the batteries are on the way out and the cost of the batteries is almost as much as I paid for the complete unit. So I might buy another unit when the APC goes.
 
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nanofrog

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May 6, 2008
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tbsteph said:
I think what makes a particular UPS "compatible" is a data connection between it and your Mac. I know APC and Tripplite UPS's will work. I suspect the same is true for most of the others.
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You might want to avoid units that are controlled by a serial port though. :eek:
Unless you own a Mac Pro and are willing to install a PCIe Serial card. ;)
 
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