I have recently gotten my hand on a 2nd hand APC SmartUPS 1400 that I'm trying to connect to my Ubuntu server.
My config is as follows:
- Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
- APCUPSD 3.14.12
- HP MicroServer Gen8
The server doesn't come equipped with a serial port. I have therefore borrowed a usb->serial adapter that shows up as /dev/serial/by-id/usb-Prolific_Technology_Inc._USB-Serial_Controller-if00-port0 (and /dev/ttyUSB0) when it is plugged in.
In apcupsd.conf I have tried several different settings for UPSCABLE, UPSTYPE and DEVICE, but no matter the combination, I can't get the apcupsd daemon to start.
I have followed the instructions here, with no success so far.
When i run apcaccess status I just get the error:
Error contacting apcupsd @ 127.0.0.1:3551: Connection refused
which I suppose makes sense since the daemon isn't running.
Can anybody give me hint as to what I'm doing wrong?
31 Answer
From the comments...
I believe that the port on the UPS is not a standard serial port. Check here for cable part numbers and wiring to make your own cable...
And here...
for options on configuring apcupsd.conf.
