Re: powerchute / UPS sbs03 communication

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From: Chad A. Gross [SBS MVP] (chad.gross_at_laytonflower.nospam.com)
Date: 05/28/04

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Date: Fri, 28 May 2004 00:05:47 -0500

Hi Mike -

I've never had to install PowerChute on SBS2k3 - SBS recognizes the UPS
automatically . . . Check the Power Options in Control Panel . . .

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Mike R wrote:
> Hey All,
>
> Has anyone figured out how to get a stinking UPS to work correctly
> with sbs03?
> I have powerchute business edition but it WILL NOT WORK. Could be me
> but I've searched everywhere for answers without luck and APC was
> mostly useless.

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