> From: David Talkington <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > Kevin Greenidge wrote: > > >I get the following message when trying to install > >Powerchute backup software from APC version 4.5.3 on > >7.1 and on 7.2 and I'm getting the same errors. How do > >I correct this? > > > >/dev/ttyS0 verified as a valid tty > > > >The following Port validations for /dev/ttyS0 may take > >a few moments.... > >/dev/ttyS0 appears to be a local control port > >---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > >WARNING: Port must be configured for modem control in > >order to work with a > >"Simple" Signaling UPS > >---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Short answer: you need a special cable. > > Long diatribe: Despite the fact that they provide the software for > using their hardware with Unix, they didn't provide the cable that's > required (940-0023A). Further, they refused to give me the pinouts > for the cable when I asked for them. I figured out why when I got a > price quote for that cable: $80. It's pretty disgusting behavior, if > you ask me, and has cost them a customer. > > If you want to build your own cable, you can get the pinouts from a > Google search. But don't expect any help from APC. > > - -d
When I called APC (about a year ago) and told them I used Linux and needed a different cable, they sent me the cable for free in the mail. Actually, you can get away with the original cable using the open source software. Do a search for ssd-2.0.1.tar.gz. I don't remember where I got it. I had to modify the software because it wanted to shutdown right away when the power failed (even if you had a two minute delay). After playing with it for a while, I changed something and got it to work correctly. If you can't find the software, I can put the .tar.gz file on a web site for you to download. Dave _______________________________________________ Redhat-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
