[Nut-upsuser] Is "eaton 5115 UPS" compatible with NUT

[Kjell Claesson]

> Hi.
> 
Hi Daniel,
> 
> I'm using ubuntu 10.04 and I'm in the process of buying a ups.
> This is it (eaton 5115 ups) with usb interface
> 
> http://powerquality.eaton.com/05146561-5591.aspx?CX=3
> 
> I had a look at the ups compatibility chart here:
> http://www.networkupstools.org/stable-hcl.html
> 
> But I can't find this particular ups listed.

You have to look at Powerware for that one. This is a model
before Eaton marked there series.

And yes it is compatible with the bcmxcp_usb driver.
 
> I plan to use NUT v. 2.4.3 that I can get from the repositories.
> 
Try to get a new version. I think Ubuntu have the latest.

> 
> I had a look at the manpage for the "bcmxcp_usb" and "usbhid-ups" driver
> http://www.networkupstools.org/docs/man/bcmxcp_usb.html
> http://www.networkupstools.org/docs/man/usbhid-ups.html
> 
> According to the manpage, "usbhid-ups" should support "the newer Eaton USB
> models"

Yes but not this one. 
> 
> So my question is, will this driver work with this ups?
> 
No, you will need to use the bcmxcp-usb driver.

> I have to know before purchasing.
> 
> 
> Thanks.

Lycka till med ups'en.

Regards
Kjell