What is Apcupsd server?

What is Apcupsd server?

Linux comes with GPL licensed open source apcupsd server ( daemon ) that can be used for power mangement and controlling most of APC’s UPS models on Linux, BSD, Unix and MS-Windows operating systems. Apcupsd works with most of APC’s Smart-UPS models as well as most simple signalling models such a Back-UPS, and BackUPS-Office.

When does Apcupsd initiate a Linux system shutdown?

If during a power failure, the remaining battery percentage (as reported by the UPS) is below or equal to BATTERYLEVEL, apcupsd will initiate a Linux system shutdown: If during a power failure, the remaining runtime in minutes (as calculated internally by the UPS) is below or equal to MINUTES, apcupsd, will initiate a system shutdown.

How do I install Apcupsd on Debian Buster?

Debian Buster ships with systemd support. Install the apcupsd package. The documentation is available in the apcupsd-doc package. First connect the cable to the server. To see if your ups is recognized, use the command: