Good FreeNAS compatible UPS

[79wjd]

I'm looking for a UPS for my FreeNAS server that's capable of handling 400-500w for a few minutes to allow the server to shut down properly. I was looking at Eaton UPS's due to the fact that I can get a hold of them direct from the manufacturer, but I was told/warned about compatibility issues. My two other options that I've been considering are the Cyberpower EC850LCD ($83) and the APC BN1080G ($100), and leaning towards the Cyberpower due to the physical size of the two units. With that said, I still don't know if they're compatible with FreeNAS and I still don't know if I should be considering other units.

P.s. I've already asked on the FreeNAS forums and haven't really been given a helpful answer.

@alpenwasser on the off chance you have some idea

[W-L]

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Both of those units are capable of safe shutdown via a USB connection to communicate from the UPS to the NAS, where it allows you to configure in software to safely shutdown the system if there is an extended outage. Personally I usually recommend APC units, Eaton is good and Cyberpower isn't bad either and usually more of the good value brand.

[79wjd]

Both of those units are capable of safe shutdown via a USB connection to communicate from the UPS to the NAS, where it allows you to configure in software to safely shutdown the system if there is an extended outage. Personally I usually recommend APC units, Eaton is good and Cyberpower isn't bad either and usually more of the good value brand.

Well, doesn't the UPS need to be specifically compatible as it needs to be able to communicate with the server (which presumably doesn't support every UPS in existence)? If an Eaton UPS is compatible, then that's perfect for me as I can get a hold of one direct from the manufacturer.

My only problem with the APC unit is the physical size of it as it's going to be on top of a cabinet next to my server.

[alpenwasser]

I have recently looked at getting a UPS myself, and due to local availability it would probably be an APC one. So I dug a bit into their utilities, but that was with Linux, not *BSD. Aside from that, I haven't really arrived at any definite conclusions yet. Sorry to not be of more use.

 

This is what Arch has on it: https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/APC_UPS (not much use to you, but just as a frame of reference)

 

This is one of the higher-ranked hits when searching around for APC UPS and FreeNAS:

 

http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/how-to-install-apc-ups-on-freenas-server/

[W-L]

Well, doesn't the UPS need to be specifically compatible as it needs to be able to communicate with the server (which presumably doesn't support every UPS in existence)? If an Eaton UPS is compatible, then that's perfect for me as I can get a hold of one direct from the manufacturer.

My only problem with the APC unit is the physical size of it as it's going to be on top of a cabinet next to my server.

 

The UPS needs to have a data connection/USB port to be able to communicate with the NAS to be able to do the safe shutdown, as alpenwasser shows there it can be configured in the software.

[79wjd]

The UPS needs to have a data connection/USB port to be able to communicate with the NAS to be able to do the safe shutdown, as alpenwasser shows there it can be configured in the software.

Yeah, but I've been told that Eaton no longer participates/is validated in NUT, so wouldn't that mean potential compatibility issues with FreeNAS?

Well, between these three (assuming I can get the Eaton one at <= $85)?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Z80ICM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DBAA696?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_2&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005EIHDIK/ref=ox_sc_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A28SS3BS1DBQ92

[W-L]

Yeah, but I've been told that Eaton no longer participates/is validated in NUT, so wouldn't that mean potential compatibility issues with FreeNAS?

Well, between these three (assuming I can get the Eaton one at <= $85)?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Z80ICM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DBAA696?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_2&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005EIHDIK/ref=ox_sc_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A28SS3BS1DBQ92

 

If Eaton doesn't support it anymore that can potentially cause some issues, on their site at least it still shows it as a key feature:

http://powerquality.eaton.com/Products-services/Power-Management/Software-Drivers/UPS-Companion.asp

 

Between those three I would go for the APC unit, I've used those smaller Back-UPS units before and still have one going after a good 7 years of use without any issues. It's mainly used for networking equipment nowadays.

[79wjd]

If Eaton doesn't support it anymore that can potentially cause some issues, on their site at least it still shows it as a key feature:

http://powerquality.eaton.com/Products-services/Power-Management/Software-Drivers/UPS-Companion.asp

 

Between those three I would go for the APC unit, I've used those smaller Back-UPS units before and still have one going after a good 7 years of use without any issues. It's mainly used for networking equipment nowadays.

I saw that, but I also saw this (which may be outdated): http://www.networkupstools.org/acknowledgements.html#Eaton

[W-L]

I saw that, but I also saw this (which may be outdated): http://www.networkupstools.org/acknowledgements.html#Eaton

 

That's a bit unfortunate, I guess they may have done that to cut costs but I would probably stay on the safe side and use one you know will work for sure, wouldn't want data/power loss due to a software incompatibility with the UPS. 

[79wjd]

That's a bit unfortunate, I guess they may have done that to cut costs but I would probably stay on the safe side and use one you know will work for sure, wouldn't want data/power loss due to a software incompatibility with the UPS.

ill probably end up picking up the APC be750g from Best Buy, and if it doesn't work then just return it.