Note that some Mikrotik USB ports only run at USB2.0 speed (480mbit) while many UPSes only run at USB1.0 speeds (12 / 1.5mbit). I saw this issue while trying to connect a Back-UPS 350 to a RB951. IIRC inserting a USB2.0 hub between them will fix it.
On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 7:54 AM, Justin Marshall <just...@pdmnet.net> wrote: > Can you recommend a particular model of APC (preferably cheap) that works > over USB to a Mikrotik 2011? > > > > I’ve tested with a couple older ones I have around here, and can’t get the > 2011 to recognize the APC through /system ups. > > > > Thanks, > > Justin > > > > *From:* Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] *On Behalf Of *Jason Wilson > *Sent:* Tuesday, March 27, 2018 1:50 PM > *To:* af@afmug.com > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Cheap consumer level SNMP capable UPS? > > > > Most APC’s can be monitored over USP through a Mikrotik router (anyone > with a USB port). That is what we do for out smaller site, in-fact we > usually add external batteries for longer runtime. > > > > Jason > > Jason Wilson > > Remotely Located > > Providing High Speed Internet to out of the way places. > > 530-651-1736 <(530)%20651-1736> Office > > 530-748-9608 <(530)%20748-9608> Cell > > www.remotelylocated.com > > > > On Mar 27, 2018, at 10:47 AM, Justin Marshall <just...@pdmnet.net> wrote: > > > > Hi, > > > > Does anyone know of any cheap consumer level UPS’s that can be monitored > via SNMP over ethernet? > > Something non-rack mountable and that doesn’t require external batteries? > > Everything I find wants to be monitored through USB with proprietary > programs like Powerchute, etc… > > > > Thanks, > > Justin > > >
