NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.

Forum Discussion

Gord_in_Toronto's avatar
Gord_in_Toronto
Aspirant
Dec 03, 2018
Solved

Connecting RN212 to Cyber Power CP850AVRLCD UPS

Can I just plug it in?  I don't need any management features from the NAS device.
Tips from other users
  • StephenB's avatar
    StephenB
    Dec 04, 2018

    As Sandshark suggests, it's best to connect the USB port in the UPS to one of the NAS USB ports.  The NAS will automatically monitor the UPS, and do a clean shutdown when the battery drains.  There is no need to install any software in the NAS, everything needed is built-in.

     

     

     

Sandshark's avatar
Sandshark
Sensei - Experienced User
Dec 04, 2018

Of course you can.  But why would you not want management features from the NAS?  Should a power outage be long enough that the UPS is going to shut down, you really want the NAS to shut down gracefully.

Gord_in_Toronto's avatar
Gord_in_Toronto
Aspirant
Dec 09, 2018

Thanks. 

I'm currently using the Cyber Power POWERPANEL Personal software to shutdown my PC via the USB connection.  I see no obvious way to gracefully shutown both the PC and the NAS..

 

Gord

 

 

  • StephenB's avatar
    StephenB
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 09, 2018
    Gord_in_Toronto wrote:

    I'm currently using the Cyber Power POWERPANEL Personal software to shutdown my PC via the USB connection.  I see no obvious way to gracefully shutown both the PC and the NAS..

     

     

    In my experience, it's more important to shut down the NAS cleanly - so if you need to choose, I'd connect the NAS to the USB port.

     

    The NAS uses the Network UPS tools.  There is a beta package available for Windows here: https://networkupstools.org/download.html#_binary_packages 

     

    It is possible to monitor the CyberPower status over the network (through the NAS) - but doing that also requires that any equipment on the network path (switch or router) be protected by the same UPS.

    • Gord_in_Toronto's avatar
      Gord_in_Toronto
      Aspirant
      Dec 10, 2018

      Thanks for the additional info and insight.

       

      I'll spend some time trying to make some sense out of this; including looking at package in the link you provided.

       

       

NETGEAR Academy

Boost your skills with the Netgear Academy - Get trained, certified and stay ahead with the latest Netgear technology! 

Join Us!

ProSupport for Business

Comprehensive support plans for maximum network uptime and business peace of mind.

 

Learn More