Quick Start for Beginners
For beginners, setting up apcupsd can be
a bit overwhelming because of the new terminology
and the large number of options available in apcupsd.
As a consequence, the following is meant to
help guide to the steps needed to get it up and
running as painlessly as possible.
- First take a look at the Configuration Chapter
of the manual. In particular, look at the
models and cables
supported.
- Decide if you have a Smart UPS, a Dumb UPS, or a USB UPS.
- Find out what cable type you have by looking on the
flat ends of the cable for a number such as 940-0020A
stamped in the plastic.
- Read the Building and Installing
section of the manual.
- Configure, build, and install apcupsd
- Tweak your /etc/apcupsd/apcupd.conf file as necessary.
- Read and follow the instructions in the
Testing chapter of the manual.
- If you run into problems, read the
Trouble Shooting section of the manual.
- If you still need help, send a message to the
developer's email list describing
your problem, what version of apcupsd you are using,
what Operating System you are using, and anything else that
would be helpful.