Hi, Well I was able to make it workwith a java application called MultiLink which I downloaded from the Liebert website.
The bad part of this Java app is that it requires a XWindow system like KDE or Gnome. Thanks On 2/4/08, Alain Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Sat, Feb 02, 2008 at 04:02:01PM +0200, George wrote: > > Hi, > > > > I have a Liebert GXT2-1000RT230 UPS that is connected to my server > > using a serial cable. > > > > I have no idea to what port exactly it is connected so my first > > question is: how do I find out what /dev/tty** should I use? > > > > Do I need to install a device driver for it? Where do I find it? > > > > What should I use and how do I do so the server shuts down if the > > battery level is low? > > I have a Liebert UPS. It kind of works - connected via USB. > The problem that I have is that the UPS powers down too quickly > after it gives the 'shutdown' warning. There is some nasty Java > application that is supposed to control it, but I can't make it work. > The trouble is that the protocol to describe how to configure > it is deemed proprietary -- I have contacted Liebert, the guy reluctantly > said that he would ask managagement if they would release the specs, > never came back to me. > > I suggest that we mark Liebert as 'partly' supported. > > Until I can control Liebert properly I would not buy another one > and would not want others to make the same mistake. > > The web site just lists things as supported -- some indication of > quality/goodness of support would be nice. > > -- > Alain Williams > Linux Consultant - Mail systems, Web sites, Networking, Programmer, IT > Lecturer. > +44 (0) 787 668 0256 http://www.phcomp.co.uk/ > Parliament Hill Computers Ltd. Registration Information: > http://www.phcomp.co.uk/contact.php > Chairman of UKUUG: http://www.ukuug.org/ > #include <std_disclaimer.h> > -- Server Surgeon Support [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.serversurgeon.com System Administration Services Toll Free 1-877-E-SURGEON (877-378-7436) International 623-374-6848 Get the system support you need when you need it. _______________________________________________ Nut-upsuser mailing list [email protected] http://lists.alioth.debian.org/mailman/listinfo/nut-upsuser
