BackUPS vs. SmartUPS

From: Rob Knop (rknop_at_pobox.com)
Date: 01/28/04 

Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 15:22:31 GMT

I want to get a UPS for several Linux systems. I need to be able to use
signaling so that the machines will cleanly shut down in the event of a
power outing. I will use apcupsd to do this.

I'm looking at both the BackUPS (USB versions-- the RS and the Pro) and
the SmartUPS from APC. The SmartUPS seems to cost a factor of two more
than the BackUPS (for a given power rating), but from apcupsd I can't
tell what the difference is.

*Is* there any practical difference between the BackUPS and SmartUPS if
you're using apcupsd? If so, what is it?

Thanks,

-Rob 

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