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HomeNASUser2020
Aspirant
Apr 11, 2020

What is the UPS model that will allow automatic shutdown on threshold for RNDX4220|ReadyNAS NVX

Model: RNDX4220|ReadyNAS NVX 4TB    According to the manual : When an APC-brand UPS is connected, a shutdown on threshold drop-down option is available.   Does this mean I am able to use ANY m...
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Sandshark
Sensei
Apr 12, 2020

For the NVX or other systems that still run older firmware, the list at the NUT site might include ones not supported by the older version of NUT that's in the firmware.  There are notes about the min revision of NUT for some UPS, but I don't know which version is in the 4.2.x firmware.

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StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 13, 2020
Sandshark wrote:

but I don't know which version is in the 4.2.x firmware.

4.2.31 runs version 2.0.5.

  • HomeNASUser2020's avatar
    HomeNASUser2020
    Aspirant
    Apr 13, 2020

    So I am currently running RAIDiator 4.2.31.

     

    So what i will need to do to get this to work is using a PC that is directly connected to any USB port on the NVX and then install this NUT software on the PC and then configure the NVX to shutdown on threshold in the NVX web gui?

     

    Also thank you both for your helpful answers!

     

     

    • StephenB's avatar
      StephenB
      Guru - Experienced User
      Apr 13, 2020
      HomeNASUser2020 wrote:

       

      So what i will need to do to get this to work is using a PC that is directly connected to any USB port on the NVX and then install this NUT software on the PC and then configure the NVX to shutdown on threshold in the NVX web gui?

       

      No.  You'd connect the UPS directly to the NAS USB port.  The NAS already has the NUT software installed.  The NAS will automatically detect the UPS when you connect it.  Shutdown will be set to "Auto" by default.  Whatever other configuration options are available with your particular UPS will be shown in Frontview (in System->Power).

       

      FWIW, I use a CyberPower UPS with my own Pro-6 (also running 4.2.31), and I do see threshold settings in Frontview.  Though personally I just use Auto.

       

      While it is quite possible that some new UPS models might not work correctly with the older NUT software on the NAS, I haven't seen any reports of that happening here.  APC is a popular brand, and many NAS owners use them.

       

       

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