UPS #2
Finally got the UPS. A cheapish 40 euro Mustek 600. Used the NUT driver made by [Carlos Rodrigues](http://tudo-sobre-nada.blogspot.com/). Connected it to the server using the supplied RS232 cable but still some configuration to do, meaning a long power failure can still bring the machine down, but as these are very rare (and happen normally during the winter) I think I have some time to do something about it.
Move the server and it’s new UPS to the attic. It’s very hot during the summer, so I’m left wondering if this was a wise move to do. Still have to power the cable modem and the router with the UPS. Dumb UPS had computer power plugs instead of regular wall plugs, so I have to hack one of the supplied cables into something more usable.
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Yay! Good thing there. The filesystem is thankful.
Don’t hack the UPS outputs for supplying other kinds of devices.
The UPS can only supply switching devices (such as your PC power supply and your monitor). Normal transformers will start to heat or simply be destroyed with that kind of supply. However If your cable modem/router have switching supplys (instead of a normal and heavy transformer) you’re ok.