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XrayDoc88
Guide
Jun 15, 2021

Is My UPS Set Up Correctly?

I have several CyberPower UPS systems.  When connected to a computer with the USB cable I have always had to install a CyberPower program to allow the computer to shut down gracefully or to test the ...
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XrayDoc88's avatar
XrayDoc88
Guide
Jun 16, 2021

Clever!  So I guess the UPS will not know that the NAS is actually powered by a separate wall outlet?  It should just realize that it (the UPS) has no power, so should initiate the shutdown of whatever is connected by USB?  That sounds like it could work.  :)

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Sandshark
Sensei
Jun 16, 2021

Yes, but with no load, it could take a while to run down the battery.  Attaching a 100W incandescent light to the UPS can shorten the time.

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    XrayDoc88
    Guide
    Jun 16, 2021

    Good point!  I do have other items such as my switches and router plugged into the same UPS.

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